The MULTIVERSITY project aimed to strengthen the integration, participation and professional development of migrant and native teachers working in multicultural learning environments, particularly in the field of music and vocational education. The main objective was to support 20 teachers (10 migrant and 10 native) in improving their teaching competences, self-confidence and ability to apply inclusive, innovative and practice-based methodologies in their work with diverse learner groups. A core objective of the project was to develop five adapted pedagogical approaches for widely used musical instruments (voice, piano, guitar, drums and violin), enabling teachers to respond more effectively to cultural, linguistic and learning differences. Through transnational cooperation, the project also aimed to promote the exchange of experience, mutual learning and solidarity among partner organisations, while contributing to social inclusion, equality, intercultural dialogue and higher quality in VET and adult learning environments.
We applied for the MULTIVERSITY project to respond to the concrete needs of migrant teachers and the institutions working with them. Partner organisations observed that migrant teachers often face difficulties such as limited participation in the learning process, lack of adapted methodological tools, cultural and linguistic barriers, and weaker integration into local educational and social environments. At the same time, native teachers working with multicultural groups expressed the need for more innovative, inclusive and practice-based approaches in vocational and music education. The project addresses these needs by developing five adapted teaching methods for widely used musical instruments (voice, piano, guitar, drums and violin), supporting cooperation between migrant and native teachers, strengthening their professional competences, and improving the quality of teaching in VET. Through music as a universal language, the project promotes inclusion, equality, participation in community life and intercultural dialogue, while also contributing to Erasmus+ priorities on innovation, diversity and quality improvement in vocational training.