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Inclusive Education Practices in European Schools
Afternoon Workshop (17:00 – 20:00)
Erasmus+ Accreditation (KA1) – Invited Experts Event
Theme: Inclusion, Sustainability, Arts & STEAM in Education
Organizers:
Directorate of Primary Education of Fthiotida
4th Primary School of Lamia
Participating Experts: Greece, Italy, Latvia, Turkey, Poland
17:00 – 17:15 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Efthymios Gkoumas, Director
Directorate of Primary Education of Fthiotida
Themistoklis Akrivos, Headmaster
4th Primary School of Lamia
Introduction to the Erasmus+ KA1 Accreditation and the objectives of the Invited Experts Activity, highlighting the role of international collaboration in promoting innovative and inclusive educational practices.
17:15 – 17:30 | VR for Climate Education
Speaker: Angeliki Karageorgopoulou, University of Thessaly
Focus:
Integrating Virtual Reality (VR) applications in education to raise awareness about climate change and support experiential learning in environmental education.
17:30 – 17:45 | Sports as a Tool for Inclusion
Speaker: Reinis Zobens, Project Manager, Municipality of Ķekava, Latvia
Focus:
Promoting inclusive participation, teamwork, and social integration through sports and physical education activities in school communities.
17:45 – 18:00 | VISTA: Constellations in Your Hands
Speakers: Magda Thoma & Kostas Louvaris , 1st Gymnasium of Lamia, Greece
Focus:
Presentation of innovative educational practices using astronomy and digital tools to support inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
18:00 – 18:15 | EcoSTEAM and Environmental Awareness
Speaker: Cristina Morelli, I.C. Toniolo, Pisa, Italy
Focus:
Connecting sustainability, environmental education, and STEAM methodologies to promote ecological awareness and responsible citizenship among students.
18:15 – 18:35 | Coffee Break & Networking
18:35 – 18:50 | Arts in Education and Creative Learning
Speaker: Egils Stals, Principal, Art School of Ķekava, Latvia
Focus:
Integrating arts-based methodologies in education to promote creativity, cultural expression, and inclusive learning environments.
18:50 – 19:05 | Supporting SEN Learners in Inclusive Schools
Speaker: Marta Kubiak, Specjalny Ośrodek Szkolno-Wychowawczy w Świdniku
Primary School No. 5 in Świdnik, Poland
Focus:
Strategies for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and the use of animal-assisted activities to enhance engagement, emotional wellbeing, and inclusive participation.
19:05 – 19:20 | STEAM Education for Future Skills
Speaker: Aysegul Seven, ISTEK Denizli Schools, Turkey
Focus:
Innovative STEAM approaches and interdisciplinary learning practices that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in primary education.
19:20 – 19:35 | Round Table Discussion
Theme: Inclusion, Sustainability and STEAM: Building Future-Ready Schools in Europe
Participants: All invited experts
Moderator:
Katerina Karkali
Representative of the Directorate of Primary Education of Fthiotida
19:35 – 20:00 | Closing Remarks & Networking
