Category: Project Updates

What did we find out? – The existing state in Austria

The focus group stressed the importance of spreading awareness about the issue. This should be initiated and actively supported by the management, especially for colleagues less engaged in these matters.

The survey found room to improve teaching staff’s knowledge in inclusive education. Many have basic training, but there are gaps in attitudes and skills for diverse students. Educators are keen on further training, especially those familiar with inclusive education topics. Despite generally high self-ratings, there are opportunities for improvement.
The Interviews found discrepancies between inclusive education goals and their implementation in Austria.

Respondents suggest teacher training, practice changes, and support for teachers. Issues include inadequate education, time allocation, class size, cooperation, and addressing discrimination and social concerns. These changes are crucial for an inclusive education system.

In response, we’ve devised a strategic plan:

• Comprehensive Training Program: Address knowledge gaps, attitudes, and skills, and stay current with educational needs.

• Targeted Outreach: Raise awareness about inclusivity and diversity.

• Accurate Self-Assessment: Provide workshops and assessments for better skill understanding.

For a detailed explanation of how TUTOR plans to approach these challenges, please stay tuned for our upcoming post, or you can also visit our website for more information.

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5-day Design-Thinking Workshop

In the last week of November, we had the pleasure of hosting a transformative 5-day Design-Thinking Workshop as part of the Sassi-Later Life Careers Project.

Goal of the workshop was to empower individuals aged 55 and above, including older workers, unemployed people, and unretirees who still wish to be active in their later life. A diverse group of 13 individuals from Bulgaria, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria came together to blend their experiences, exchange insights, and collectively work on the design of innovative transnational business ideas.

At the conclusion of the workshop, two very interesting prototypes for transnational businesses in the field of migration and counselling were presented by the participants. A big thank you to all the participants who brought their passion and expertise to the table.

First Phase of Tutor Research: Existing state- how did we gather the Information?

First, we needed to find out the existing state. But how did we do this?

To gather such Information, we used three Methods: Focus Groups, Interviews and Online Surveys. The focus group and the Interview provide qualitative insights, allowing finding out personal knowledge and experiences.

Meanwhile the online survey provided quantitative data to gather information on a larger scale and identify potential patterns. Focus Groups: Seven educators (4 female, 3 male), aged 25–40, engaged in discussions on inclusive teaching, providing qualitative insights from diverse perspectives.

Interviews: Following the Chatham House Rule, one-on-one discussions with teachers and students allowed for in-depth insights while preserving anonymity and organizational affiliations. Online Surveys: Anonymous and taking 30 minutes, our survey invited secondary school teachers to assess skills and share perspectives on inclusive teaching, aiming to evaluate proficiency and gather diverse opinions.

If you want to know more you can check out our website

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Improve your digital skills

In today’s fast-paced digital world, enhancing your digital competences is a key to problem-solving and continuous learning.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just starting to explore the digital landscape, there are many resources to help you level up your skills. Our Family Carer HUB provides different modules to increase your digital competences and much more!

Have a look here:  website.

Tutor meeting in Vienna

Quick update from our Tutor Project!

We had a meeting in Vienna from November 30th to December 1st. It was great catching up with everyone! We had some really important discussions about our next steps and future plans.

Looking forward to what’s ahead!

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What do I need to create digital content?

In general, creating digital content is relatively straightforward, but what do you need to get started?

Having a basic understanding of Microsoft Office packages, familiarity with the key functions of Google Drive’s office packages, and some basic knowledge of various software tools for audio and video production are essential.

These foundational skills will pave the way for your digital content creation journey. If you want to practise these skills and gain more knowledge you can check out the free Family

Carer Online HUB: website.

First Phase of Tutor Research- Desired Phase

What did we find out for the desired phase?

Austria:

To promote the well-being of LGBTQ+ students, public spaces must be free from discrimination, homophobia, and transphobia.
To achieve this:

• LGBTQ+ students need someone, especially teachers, to confide in about LGBTQ+ issues.
• Openly LGBTQ+ teachers should be present.
• Teachers must actively address anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
• Schools should provide informative materials.
• LGBTQ+ topics should be openly discussed in the classroom.
• Raising awareness and establishing clear guidelines to combat discrimination are essential steps.

Inclusive education aims to make education more accessible and ensure equal learning experiences for all students.

To improve inclusive education:

• Increase awareness of diversity and inclusion through training.
• Provide information about minority groups, addressing historical discrimination.
• Incorporate systemic approaches into teaching methodology.
• Develop practical lessons rooted in real-life experiences.
• Educate teachers on guiding individual learning processes in a resource-oriented manner.

Improving Initial Teacher Education is very important to effectively implement inclusive education and address changing student demographics.
Do you want to know more about it?

Check out our report

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New Report online

We’re very excited to inform you that our report has been published online, bringing together the key findings of our desired phase.

This desired status report is structured in 2 sections. Section 1: Transnational Literature Review This section comprises a synopsis of the literature that was reviewed in each of the TUTOR partner countries, including Greece, Austria, Turkey, and Ireland, as well as at the EU level. The literature provides an insight into both the national and EU policies, frameworks, and research related to inclusive education.

Section 2: Findings from Open Consultation This section reports on the desired status of inclusive education based on the findings of the open consultation process conducted by TUTOR partners in Greece, Austria, Turkey, and Ireland during December 2022 and January 2023.

These consultations included teachers in second level, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Further Education and Training (FET), as well as stakeholders in education in the partner countries. Stay tuned for more! You can read the full report here!

What is Neurodiversity?

NEW – Neurodiversity at Work aims to help create inclusive workplaces.

But what exactly is “neurodiversity”?

Watch our explainer video and find out! For more information about the project visit our website