Language learning to support active social inclusion. Erasmus Project

Project Title

Language learning to support active social inclusion.

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for adult education

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2020

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Inclusion – equity; Teaching and learning of foreign languages

Project Summary

It cannot be denied that today’s society is becoming increasingly diverse in terms of language, culture, religion, social and economic status. Due to increased mobility, as well as the recent wave of refugees, most communities have become international and multicultural, corresponding to the concepts of unity in diversity, mutual respect and intercultural integration as some of the fundamental elements of European philosophy. Today, despite the multitude of initiatives and the positive attitude of organisations in Europe, the language barrier is still a huge obstacle. English as a universal international language as well as non-verbal communication strategies can serve as a means to overcome communication problems between members of the community and contribute to more effective integration of migrants and refugees. Moreover, it can help educators working locally to develop their competences by participating in international educational initiatives and sharing best practices with colleagues from abroad. While the younger generation is able to react quickly to new trends and learn language quite effectively in schools at universities, this is a big challenge for many adults because during their academic years the need to learn a language was not as urgent and urgent as it is today.
Therefore, we would like to present to you the 24-month Erasmus+ KA2 adult education project “Language learning to support active social inclusion” ; which aims to equip educators working with adults with effective methodologies and approaches to learning a foreign language as one of the basic competences today. The aim of the project is to provide participants with practical tools/methodologies that will improve their communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal (skills, attitudes and knowledge) in English for social inclusion.
Objectives: – To develop English communication strategies for working with different groups of adult learners (including those with fewer opportunities, rural adults, migrants and refugees) – To develop English communication strategies and non-verbal strategies to address cultural differences in order to facilitate understanding in intercultural and international partnerships – To discover the potential of CLT in language learning and to share good practice in this field – To discover the possibilities of language teaching through theatre techniques such as integration games, improvisation and stage studies – To improve knowledge of social inclusion in education and the link between language teaching and social inclusion – To exchange best practice in language teaching and lifelong learning – To provide participants with practical tools to help activate the language skills of different groups of learners
– Providing information and vocabulary on mobility and Erasmus+ programmes, as well as managing projects to create joint language teaching and lifelong learning initiatives – Supporting the design of communication and dissemination activities adapted to projects, target groups, scope of activities – Facilitating the building of long-term partnerships between participants and NGOs for future cooperation Selecting the right participants was a priority for us, both within the dynamic group and in the capacity to create high-quality, innovative tools.
The process was based on: – the requirements of all partners, opportunities in organizations and the needs of participants. On this basis, detailed personal questionnaires were created and distributed among employees, volunteers in organisations. After analysing the responses and interviewing participants in terms of their motivation, plans and dissemination of results. Each partner has selected 24 participants and 2 trainers to take part in the whole project process. After consultation with all partners, participants and trainers, we have concluded that this solution will give the best results. Each trip will be attended by 7 new participants. The project will have a significant and positive impact on participants.
The project will have a significant and positive impact on participants. Thanks to the project they will acquire new competences and skills contributing to their personal and professional development. Social and personal development and enrichment, social interaction and greater self-esteem and belonging is one of the main desired outcomes for participants. Above all, participants will develop their language skills, especially in education and training. Participants will develop very specific non-verbal artistic skills related to drama and improvisation, which will lead to the creation of effective communication strategies used by trainers in working with diverse target groups (especially migrants and refugees).

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 74930 Eur

Project Coordinator

FUNDACJA ACTIVE KIDS & Country: PL

Project Partners

• ASOCIACIJA TAVO EUROPA
• ADEL Slovakia