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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Adult Education

This training supports educators and staff in educational institutions in creating inclusive learning environments in classrooms and across institutional contexts.

This course is designed for teachers, trainers, and staff in educational institutions who want to create inclusive learning environments in classrooms and across their organisations. The diversity of learners is a daily reality in adult education. Yet many professionals feel uncertain about how to address different cultural backgrounds and other forms of diversity in a sensitive and constructive way. This training provides a solid foundation and practical strategies for implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion effectively in adult education.

This course offers teachers, trainers, and administrative staff a comprehensive introduction to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the context of adult education. It was specifically designed to meet the criteria of the Erasmus+ program, but participation is open to anyone interested, regardless of funding.

In addition to theoretical foundations, the course explores social and legal frameworks relevant to Diversity & Inclusion. A strong emphasis is placed on practical application: how to design diversity-sensitive teaching formats, communicate inclusively, and embed inclusion within institutional culture.

A distinctive feature of this program is its experiential learning approach through excursions and practice-based activities in Berlin. Participants experience best-practice examples of Diversity & Inclusion first-hand and critically reflect on them. The aim is to develop sustainable strategies that can be applied directly to participants’ own educational practice and institutional contexts.

Topics and Content

Theory of Diversity & Inclusion
History of diversity management
Legal aspects (e.g. anti-discrimination laws)
From diversity to inclusion
Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion
Categories of diversity
Small differences and their broader social implications
Regional perspectives on diversity categories

Gender
Sexual orientation
Multiculturalism and religion
Ethnic background and national culture
Age and disability

Demographic change and its impact on the labour market
Lifelong learning and training for the 50+ generation
Transfer to educational practice
Diversity & Inclusion as part of educational culture
Teambuilding in diverse teams
Closing workshop: concepts and methods
Practical and excursion elements (Berlin)
Visit to a school with a high percentage of students with immigrant backgrounds
Comparison of multicultural societies (Germany, UK, France, Canada)
Visit to a mosque in Berlin-Kreuzberg
Visit to an inclusive school
“Blind dinner” in a dark restaurant (meal not included in course fee)

This course is ideal for

Educators and trainers in adult education
Staff members of educational institutions
Professionals working with diverse groups of learners
Anyone seeking a comprehensive introduction to Diversity & Inclusion

Your benefits

Gain a thorough understanding of theory and practice of Diversity & Inclusion
Experience best-practice examples through guided excursions
Develop comprehensive and sustainable strategies for your educational work