EU4Inclusive Teaching
Fondacioni Shoqëria e Hapur për Shqipërinë and Tampere University of Applied Sciences Ltd
Beneficiaries:
15 000 teachers;
School psychologists and social workers in 320 schools;
Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth;
Agency of Quality Assurance in Pre-university Education (AQAPE) and Regional and local structures of education management in Albania.
02.2022 - 12.2025
Overall Objective
To enhance inclusive competence-based quality learning in pre-university primary education in Albania that leaves no child behind based on processes that equip teachers with skills and competences of inclusive teaching.
Summary of the Project
This Action prioritises the quality of education and inclusion in education by sustaining the completion of the pre-university curriculum reform, teacher
training and employment with a particular focus on greater inclusion of children with disabilities in school, children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and the increase in number and professional skills of assistant teachers.
Activities
Design/update the professional development curriculum for in-service teachers and education leaders in new competency based curriculum and evidence-based methods of inclusive teaching;
Design ToT for 320 teacher trainers;
Implementation of the Training of Trainers (ToT) program 22 training days for at least 320 teachers;
Support/monitor the roll-out of training for 15,000 teachers and education manager;
Support to refurbish the premises of psychologists and social workers of 320 schools so that they are secure and safe for students and professionals to work in.
Results
Reviewing and updating the professional development curriculum for in-service teachers;
320 teacher trainers identified by AQAPE undergo a ToT program and the roll-out of training for 15,000 teachers and education managers monitored;
Designing the blueprint of School Psychologist/Social Worker Cabinet;
Transition plan to a resource centre for the Schools for Deaf and Blind children.
