Teaching mixed-abilities: Inclusion for All

Third-party on-site course

For over a century, education aimed to serve industry, focusing on economic success and separating people by knowledge and labels. True growth, however, requires inclusivity and expansion of horizons. This course explores strategies for inclusive, engaging classrooms, helping all students discover their unique potential through enjoyable activities.

Last updated: 29.01.2025

Next upcoming session:

02.06.2025 - 06.06.2025

Hungary , Budapest

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Description

"Teaching Mixed-abilities" focuses on inclusive education, aiming to create a learning environment where every student can thrive. Modern education often prioritizes economic success, isolating individuals by knowledge level, but true growth requires inclusivity. Effective management of mixed-ability classes embraces diversity as a learning opportunity, expanding students' horizons. This course provides strategies to engage all learners, encouraging them to discover and realize their potential through enjoyable, dynamic activities, fostering a classroom culture where differences are celebrated and everyone has the chance to succeed.

Learning objectives

Increase awareness of contemporary challenges in mixed-ability classrooms globally, including large classes.
Understand factors that affect learning positively or negatively in mixed-ability environments, and assess personal teaching contexts to find solutions.
Reflect on teacher beliefs, presence, and roles that support all learners, creating an action plan for inclusive teaching.
Build teamwork and collaboration skills for effective communication and shared goals.
Exchange good practices, discussing mixed-classroom challenges and solutions in different teaching contexts.

Methodology & assessment

The course includes interactive methods such as individual, pair, and group work. Day 1 involves ice-breakers to foster connection, goal-setting, and identifying challenges. On Day 2, participants reflect on personal teaching beliefs and roles. Day 3 addresses nurturing learning conditions through lesson planning, classroom management, and tailored teaching strategies. Day 4 focuses on assessment practices, where participants share challenges and explore inclusive evaluation methods. Day 5 concludes with action plan presentations and peer feedback, followed by a course wrap-up and certification.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

If the course description specifies the use of a laptop and/or mobile phone, please ensure you bring your own device.

Certification details

The Learning Agreement sample includes all course details (skills, objectives, outcomes, timetable). Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of attendance, and their Learning Agreement Complement or Europass Mobility Certificate will be signed. The course meets European Commission Quality Standards, e.g., "a day of physical course activities includes at least five hours of learning activities" and "the course setup provides opportunities to meet peers from other countries."

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

430

Euro
Course package content:

As per course description
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

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Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal
Learning time:

25 hours or more