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LEVEL 1. IntCultAE – Intercultural Competence Development for Adult Education

BRIDGE Main Challenge: A.2. Gap between regulatory frameworks, institutional discourses and actual inclusion practices


What problem does it address?

The good practice addresses the limited integration of intercultural education into everyday school practice. Many teachers lack the knowledge, skills and resources to manage culturally diverse classrooms effectively, while schools often struggle to embed intercultural dialogue and inclusive approaches into teaching, learning and institutional development.

What does it propose?

The good practice proposes an innovative framework for intercultural education by providing teachers with training, digital tools and practical resources. It supports the development of intercultural competences, promotes inclusive teaching practices and helps schools integrate intercultural dialogue into teaching, learning and institutional development.

Why is it an inspiring practice?
  • • Develops teachers' intercultural competences.
  • • Provides practical resources for intercultural education.
  • • Promotes inclusive teaching practices.
  • • Supports the integration of intercultural education in schools.
  • • Provides digital tools for teachers.
  • • Encourages cooperation among European education partners.
Resources you'll find
  • • Training Course.
  • • Training Toolkit.
  • • Digital Learning Platform.
  • • Good Practices.
  • • Publications.
  • • Project Videos.
Featured results
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Training Course developed.
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Training Toolkit produced.
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Digital Learning Platform created.
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Good Practices collected.
5
Project publications produced.
6
Project videos published.
What can visitors learn?
• Develop intercultural competences in education.
• Apply inclusive teaching practices in diverse classrooms.
• Use digital tools for intercultural education.
• Integrate intercultural education into school practice.
• Promote dialogue and respect for cultural diversity.
• Design learning activities that support inclusion.
• Strengthen teachers' professional competences.
• Explore examples of intercultural educational practices.

LEVEL 2. EXPLORE BEST PRACTICE

Introduction

IntCultAE promotes the integration of intercultural education into school practice by providing teachers with innovative training, digital resources and practical tools. The good practice supports the development of intercultural competences, fosters inclusive teaching and helps schools respond effectively to cultural diversity through collaborative and learner-centred educational approaches.

  • Coordinating organisation: UNIWERSYTET LODZKI (Poland)
  • Participating countries: Germany (DE), Greece (GR), Italy (IT), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT)
  • Duration: September 2022- June 2025
  • BRIDGE Main Challenge: A.2. Gap between regulatory frameworks, institutional discourses and actual inclusion practices
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Secondary Challenges
  • A.1. Structural and intersectional inequalities that shape inclusion and social cohesion
  • A.4. Fragmented management of cultural diversity and weak institutionalisation of intercultural dialogue
  • A.5. Discrimination, racism and sociocultural polarisation, including hate speech

The Challenge

What social issue does it address?

The good practice addresses the limited capacity of schools and educators to respond effectively to increasing cultural diversity. Many teachers lack the competences, training and practical resources needed to implement intercultural education, resulting in barriers to inclusion, participation and equal learning opportunities for culturally diverse learners.

Why is it important?

Intercultural competences are essential for creating inclusive learning environments. By equipping educators with practical tools and training, the good practice helps schools respond to cultural diversity and promote equal opportunities through intercultural education.

How does it contribute to the BRIDGE Challenge?

The good practice contributes to the BRIDGE Challenge by strengthening intercultural competences and supporting the integration of intercultural education into school practice. Through training, digital resources and practical tools, it helps educators foster inclusive learning environments and intercultural dialogue.

How does it work?

The good practice works by providing teachers with a training course, digital learning platform, toolkit and practical resources to develop intercultural competences. It supports the integration of intercultural education into teaching through innovative methods, collaborative learning and practical activities that can be applied in culturally diverse educational settings.

What might inspire you?
Ideas for adaptation
  1. Intercultural learning: Integrate intercultural learning into everyday teaching.
  2. Teacher training: Strengthen intercultural competences through teacher training.
  3. Inclusive classrooms: Create inclusive classrooms that value cultural diversity.
  4. Practical activities: Use practical activities to promote intercultural dialogue.
  5. Digital learning: Apply digital tools to support intercultural education.
  6. Collaborative learning: Encourage collaborative learning across diverse groups.
  7. Good practices: Adapt proven intercultural practices to your classroom.
  8. Reflective teaching: Reflect on teaching to improve inclusion.
  9. Respect for diversity: Foster respect for different cultures and perspectives.
  10. School inclusion: Embed intercultural education in school practice.
Resources created

Training Course

Online training

Online course developing teachers' intercultural competences and inclusive teaching practices.

Teaching staff

https://www.intcultae.eu/en/training-course/

Training Toolkit

Teaching guide

Practical toolkit with methods and activities supporting intercultural education.

Teaching staff

https://www.intcultae.eu/en/training-toolkit/

Digital Learning Platform

Interactive digital resource

Online platform providing access to training materials and project resources.

Teaching staff

https://www.intcultae.eu/en/e-learning-platform/

Good Practices Collection

Digital publication

Collection of examples promoting intercultural and inclusive educational practices.

Teaching staff, Researchers, Professionals

https://www.intcultae.eu/en/good-practices/

Project Publications

Digital publication

Reports and publications presenting the project's methods, activities and outcomes.

Teaching staff, Researchers, Professionals

https://www.intcultae.eu/en/publications/

Project Videos

Educational videos

Videos introducing the project's objectives, resources and educational approach.

Teaching staff, Researchers, Professionals, General Public

https://www.intcultae.eu/en/videos/