• This course is available in: Athens, Vienna, Florence
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The theory says that schools should tackle inequalities and provide all learners with the key competencies they need to flourish. In practice, school leaders are often burdened by managerial duties and administrative tasks, and lack the time to access the multifaceted training that their increasingly complex role requires. However, making schools more inclusive remains a priority for all educational systems. This requires school leaders to be able to set a strategic vision and face resistance to change in the school community by attending to human, pedagogical, and organizational development. This course will help school leaders acquire the strategic managerial tools necessary to promote inclusion in their schools for the benefit of the whole community. Accordingly, the course is particularly indicated for school principals and deputies, who want to increase the capacity of their whole staff to bring inclusion in the school’s everyday life. Supported by the facilitator, participants will review fundamental research, and discuss with fellow colleagues the findings of the Supporting Inclusive School Leadership Project. The project builds on work by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education and aims to develop and promote inclusive schools. Participants will also analyze a variety of case studies to find out paradigms and strategies (e.g., the Low Arousal Approach) on how to shape an emotionally caring environment in their schools to support both the learners and the staff in adopting behavior that promotes inclusion at all levels. Participants will also discuss the roles and responsibilities of school leaders in shaping an inclusive environme...read more.