The event is organized under the framework of the Erasmus+ project ‘Supporting Inclusion and Diversity in Teaching’ (SIDiT).

During a 90-minute online panel discussion live streamed on Facebook and on YouTube, we will provide a platform for dialogue on diversity and inclusion in education and provide insights on the SIDiT project’s vision.

27th of May 2021 - 11:00 CEST

What can I expect?
During the event, we will be hearing from academics and education experts from universities and organisations across /> Participants will learn more about the challenges that educational professionals face in today’s multicultural classrooms. They will explore good practices and interventions for improving the inclusion and participation of migrant and refugee students, as well as get familiar with existing EU policies in the field of inclusive />
Panellists

• Tita Kaisari-Ernst, Education Specialist, UNICEF GREECE COUNTRY OFFICE
• Dr. Rory Mc Daid, Lecturer in Sociology of Education and Director of Research / Coordinator of the Migrant Teacher Project, MARINO INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
• Michele Senici, Education Director, STILL I RISE NGO
• Vasiliki Katsomaliari, SIDiT Project Coordinator, GOETHE-INSTITUT ATHEN

What is SIDiT?
Supporting Inclusion and Diversity in Teaching (SIDiT) is a joint project between organisations, institutes and schools with an expertise in education. The project partners are located in Greece, Belgium, Ireland, Italy and />
SIDiT supports teachers who are working with students (8-12 years old) from different origin or background, including refugee/migrant students. It provides new resources and training opportunities which engage teachers in a more inclusive teaching in their classrooms. The programme focuses on the simultaneous development of language and transversal skills among young students that are crucial to social inclusion, such as learning to learn, critical thought, media literacy, digital literacy, />
The project develops:
• A practical toolkit for teachers and learners in the form of a handbook with sample lesson scenarios
• A physical and online teacher training course that promotes effective and innovative teaching practices
• Policy recommendations for the implementation and transferability of SIDiT, including a review of teacher competence frameworks related to />
SIDiT is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (Key Action 2) and the Goethe-Institut. Find out more details at the website: