Creative teacher training for support of cultural and social inclusion of Roma children at school

Spurred by a Bulgarian organisation, the National Institute for Training and Career
Development in Education, this project aims to mobilise intercultural dialogue and
awareness to attract and motivate Roma children to embrace education, better
understand the benefits of learning, whilst teachers learn to perceive and develop
students’ personal potential and talents, through more pragmatic and personalised
approaches.

More generally, Creative Trainers also aims to improve teachers’ understanding of
issues specific to Roma children, both within and outside of the classroom, through
methods that improve their intercultural skills. In addition, teachers are trained to
improve their practical skills by engaging in an open and honest dialogue with Roma
children and their parents. Furthermore, teachers may thus become more proficient
in incorporating Roma culture into their lessons, for example through music, dance,
art and storytelling, as well as humanities subjects such as history and literature.

Coordinator: National Institute for Training and Career Development in Education, BG
General website: http://niod.bg/ | Project website: www.create2teach.eu
Tel.: +35 9899115593 | E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Contact person: Ms Reneta Palova

Site: http://create2teach.eu/en

Source: Roma and Education: Challenges and Opportunities in the European Union

© European Union, 2012