The ALADIN project aimed to strengthen the linguistic, cultural, and social inclusion of migrant families in France and Germany by promoting heritage languages that are underrepresented in formal education systems (Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Hungarian). Our goal was to develop a bilingual, artistic, and participatory learning method, suited for family-based and non-formal contexts, enabling children to maintain a strong connection with their culture of origin while facilitating their integration into the host society. Our objectives were to: – Equip teachers and social workers with innovative resources to teach these languages in a creative way; – Involve parents in their children’s educational journey by providing them with concrete tools to transmit their language and cultural heritage; – Foster intergenerational learning through artistic and playful activities to be carried out within the family; – Promote greater recognition of linguistic diversity as an educational and social asset. In this way, ALADIN addresses a dual challenge: supporting the transmission of heritage languages and contributing to more inclusive integration in the host countries.
The ALADIN project was designed to address an identified need for linguistic and cultural inclusion of migrant families in France and Germany. In the educational systems of these countries, heritage languages such as Polish, Romanian, Arabic, or Hungarian are still poorly recognized, which limits children’s self-esteem and hinders their social integration. ALADIN enabled the development of innovative, artistic, and participatory educational tools that promote bilingual learning in non-formal and family settings. Through creative and playful activities based on the discovery of the cultural and artistic heritage of the countries of origin, the project strengthened intergenerational bonds while facilitating language acquisition. It also addressed the need to build the capacities of educators through hybrid and inclusive methods, and provided concrete tools for parents to become actively involved in their children’s education. In doing so, ALADIN contributes to preserving cultural identities while supporting social and educational integration.