{"id":5643,"date":"2025-03-13T14:08:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/what-does-inclusion-mean-in-education9103071.html"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T14:53:46","slug":"what-does-inclusion-mean-in-education9103071","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/blog\/what-does-inclusion-mean-in-education9103071","title":{"rendered":"What does inclusion mean in education in Bologna"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content\">\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"><font size=\"2\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The aim of this training course is to reflect and discuss on different strategies, methods and best practices to promote inclusion in classroom. The key words of this training are <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">empathy<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">, <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">cooperation<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">, and <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">membership<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">, as characterizing elements of <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">inclusive education<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The new edition of the course \u201c<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">Special needs and inclusive education, the Italian experience of overcoming segregation<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u201d took place in Bologna from 24\/11\/2024 to 30\/11\/2024. The participants: Katr\u012bna Urb\u0101ne, Madara V\u012blipa, J\u0101nis Kos\u012btis, Raimonds Pe\u013c\u0146a from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">National Library of Latvia.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>\u200b<span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The training began with a focus on<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\"> inclusion in education,<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> introducing its key concepts and discussing its importance in creating equitable learning environments. This foundational discussion set the stage for understanding how inclusive practices can support diverse student needs and foster a culture of acceptance.<\/span><\/font><\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"><font size=\"2\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The Italian model of inclusive education was another focus of the training. We had the opportunity to visit the school <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">\u201cManfredi-Tanari\u201d<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> in Bologna, a remarkable example of an inclusive environment in practice. Observing their classrooms and hearing from support teachers provided practical insights into how the principles of inclusion are implemented.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>\u200b<span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Later, we discussed <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">\u201cMembership,\u201d<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> the sense of belonging to a group and perceiving how one\u2019s contributions can be meaningful to others. Creating this sense of belonging involves removing barriers to dialogue and promoting mutual<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\"> understanding, respect, and tolerance<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">. This is vital for nurturing a welcoming environment that supports the learning process.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The exploration of<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\"> \u201cCooperation\u201d <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with families. Teachers play a crucial role in guiding both students and parents by sharing ideas and strategies that enhance a child\u2019s learning experience. Collaboration creates a <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">supportive system <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">essential for pupils with special needs.<\/span><\/font><\/h2>\n<div>\n<div style=\"height: 0px; overflow: hidden;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"imageGallery\" id=\"799556015236289165-gallery\" style=\"line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0\">\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-imageContainer0\" style=\"float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-insideImageContainer0\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-5332_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery799556015236289165]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-imageContainer1\" style=\"float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-insideImageContainer1\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-5333_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery799556015236289165]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-imageContainer2\" style=\"float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-insideImageContainer2\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-5351_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery799556015236289165]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-imageContainer3\" style=\"float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"799556015236289165-insideImageContainer3\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-5325_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery799556015236289165]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 20px; overflow: hidden;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"><font size=\"2\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">Inclusive teaching methods and ICT tools <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">were also highlighted, offering valuable resources to improve classroom practices. Teachers participating in the course engaged in networking activities, exchanging perspectives, methods, and models. These interactions enriched everyone\u2019s professional knowledge and practice.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>\u200b<span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The final day of training was dedicated to <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700\">\u201cEmpathy.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> Understanding another person\u2019s feelings, taking their perspective, and communicating that their emotions have been understood are essential behaviors that foster meaningful connections. This concept is especially critical within an educational context, particularly when supporting students with special needs.<\/span><\/font><\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"><font size=\"2\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The training culminated with an opportunity to reflect on tools and strategies, as well as the broader concept of inclusion. It inspired participants to challenge existing practices and strive for continuous improvement in creating inclusive educational environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">What better conclusion than thanking all the participants, who made this course unique with their great dedication.<br \/>\u200bWe hope to see you soon!<\/span> <span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Discover more about this course <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/special-needs-inclusive-education\"><span style=\"color:rgb(17, 85, 204)\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/font><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The aim of this training course is to reflect and discuss on different strategies, methods and best practices to promote inclusion in classroom. The key words of this training are empathy, cooperation, and membership, as characterizing elements of inclusive education. The new edition of the course \u201cSpecial needs and inclusive education, the Italian experience of&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/blog\/what-does-inclusion-mean-in-education9103071\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What does inclusion mean in education in Bologna<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bologna","category-course-stories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5643"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12113,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5643\/revisions\/12113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}