About the project
INEDU is an Erasmus+ KA220 – Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education (Erasmus+ 2024-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000256427) project with a duration of 24 months (01/10/2024 – 30/09/2026). The consortium is composed of four European universities:
- THE PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY OF JOHN PAUL II (Poland) Coordinator
- FLORIDA CENTRE DE FORMACIÓ COOP.V (Spain).
- KAUNAS TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (Lithuania).
- BAYREUTH UNIVERSITY (Germany)
Project objectives
INEDU project genesis is based on a common partnership value and conviction: Inclusive higher education is a key element in building a modern society. It contributes to both the sustainable development of individuals and the promotion of thevalues of equality, tolerance, and respect. INEDU project answers to a need for a creating corresponding culture of European higher education institutions understood as a system shared by members of a given community, which provides appropriate values and categories for organizing and constructing the various dimensions of life.
Main project objectives:
1.
Increasing the knowledge of academic staff, administrative staff, staff in offices for students with disabilities, students,
and candidates for higher education on innovative solutions through the analysis and presentation of international good
practices in the field of inclusive education.
2.
Increasing public awareness and knowledge of creating an inclusive academic environment by developing a compendium of knowledge on how to operate and how to support students with disabilities and special educational needs.
3.
Increasing knowledge and skills in building an inclusive academic environment through the creation of a digitized education and information platform for teachers, administrative staff, and students on how to support students with disabilities and special educational needs.
4.
Increasing the level of competence in building an inclusive culture in student groups through the proposed workshop scenarios for teachers and other stakeholders.
5.
Reducing the level of fear and uncertainty of higher education candidates and students with specific educational needs by developing a guide for them on how to get support in the higher education process.
6.
To sensitize various sectors of society to the problems of students with disabilities and special educational needs, and to seek innovative solutions in this regard by organizing an international scientific conference, which will be an optimal space
for the exchange of ideas and views.
Who is the project addressed to?
Target groups of the INEDU project:
- teachers,
- administrative staff,
- academic specialists and assistants for students with specific educational needs,
- student applicants and students with disabilities.
Expected impact of the project
The proposed INEDU project is well-positioned to create synergies between different fields of education, training, youth, thereby fostering a comprehensive and multidimensional impact. The initiative inherently addresses the interconnection of these fields by integrating inclusive education practices into formal higher education and non-formal education for wider society. By developing a compendium on inclusive education (PR1) and crafting diverse AI-based scenarios (PR2) for teaching staff, the project promotes a holistic approach that is applicable across various educational contexts, training programs, and youth engagement initiatives.
The training program on inclusive education for teachers (PR3) acts as one of the key components, serving as a bridge between education and training. It not only enhances the skills of educators but also aligns with broader training objectives within the education sector. The acquired knowledge can seamlessly extend to youth programs, ensuring that inclusive principles are integrated into activities aimed at youth development.
