Inspiring example

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and school shutdown in Portugal, the Boa Água school has initiated a number of new pedagogies to support student learning, including mixed commission, interactive groups and dialogic gatherings. These new methods had been introduced as part of the INCLUD-ED project, which the school joined in 2017.

Goals

The school encouraged parents’ regular presence and volunteer support in classrooms, and introduced new teaching methods to support student learning through dialogue and exploration of identity. The new teaching methods and the emphasis on relationships and mutual support within the school community were also key to effective remote learning during school shut-down.

Reflective questions after watching the video

• How can schools involve students and their families in the process of identifying and addressing their needs?
• What possibilities do you see to include families more?
• What could you learn from families and how can this helps you to improve school development towards inclusiveness?

Links and materials

Schools web page:
https://aeboaagua.org/ebiba/ 
European Toolkit for Schools Promoting inclusive education and
tackling early school leaving:
https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/en/pub/resources/
toolkitsforschools.htm 
INCLUD-ED: Strategies for inclusion and social cohesion in Europe from Education:
https://creaub.info/included/about/