Learning initiatives for different communities – seeking success? Erika Kopp

CONTEXT OF MULTICULTURALISM IN HUNGARY Changes in Hungarian society: – Dominant political framework: Hungary is not multicultural society – increase of racist prejudice - constant popularity of right-wing radical part among younger voters (20%) – „Romaphobia”: negative attitudes toward roma are not dependent on socioeconomic factors – strong stereotypes and prejudices in the society – stereotypes and categories in school – ideologically based aversion to certain minority groups – E.g. TARKI Nov InOut meeting Malaga2

Real Pearl Fundation Programme non-governmental organisation (since 1999) Mission: develop the communities in one of the most underprivileged regions of Hungary, near Berettyóújfalu. Real Pearl Foundation 1. (1).mp4 Real Pearl Foundation 3..mp4 Programs: – art education, – talent development, – family care, – vocational training courses.

Real Pearl Fundation Write a list of competences (knowledge, skills, attitudes) teachers need to teach effectively in that school (individual work 5’) Think about your own theacher competences and mark those from your list of competences you find your strong points (individual work 3’)

Read your list of competences again. Who and what can support you to acquire competences you need to develop? Add it to your list. (Individual work 5’) Discuss your ideas about supporting possibilities in small groups. Create a poster to summarise your ideas!