1. RE-TRAINING COURSE (Continuous Education Programme) Introduction Module: The Basics of Diversity Education (2 ECTS) ТEMPUS IV: 2013-2016

2. The AIM of the Module Enhancing awareness and mastering professional skills in the field of diversity education for teachers and education administrators

3. The OUTCOMES of the Module The students should be able: 1To comprehend up-to-date theories, concepts and best practices in diversity education and to use them in their professional activities 2To construct independently different applicable models of diversity education 3To interact and communicate effectively in diversified educational environment, incl. with parents and social partners 4To analyze the implementation of diversity education and to assess its results 5To perceive diversity as smth typical and standard for education and as a resource for a learner's and organization development

4. The Module STRUCTURE The Basics of Diversity Education (Required part, 1 ECTS) SessionContent 1. Modern trends in diversity education management Social conditions of diversity education. Globalization, internationalization and multiculturalism. Social diversity in schools as a challenge. New requirements for teacher’s skills. Where to go? 2 2. Theoretical and methodological foundations of diversity education The phenomenon of diversity. Diversity as a standard for education. Diversity as a resource for development. Diversity, heterogeneity, access to education. Modern theories and concepts of diversity education. 6 3. Anthropological foundations of diversity education Psychological and pedagogical characteristics of a child (learner) as an actor of educational process. Children with limited abilities. Children with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Gifted children. Children at social risk. Gender and inter- generational issues in education. 6 4. Characteristics of diversity education environment Legal foundations of diversity education. Principles and conditions for diversity education environment. Structure of diversity education environment. 6 5. Teacher’s activities in diversity education environment Construction of different applicable models of diversity education. Methods and technologies of diversity education. Effective communication between different actors of diversity education. 10

5. CoursesHours How to work with children at risk 36 Psychological consulting of migrant parents 36 Pedagogical support of gifted children 36 Projecting of individual education pathways for children with limited abilities 36 The Module STRUCTURE The Basics of Diversity Education (Elective part, 1 ECTS)

6. Class Hours Type of sessionHours Lectures10 Seminars (incl. role-plays, trainings, moderated discussions) 26 Work on individual assignments (incl. the final project) 36 TOTAL72

7. Methods of teaching TrainingsModerated discussionsOutdoor assignmentsGroup activitiesLecturesRole-play

8. Assessment InterimReflection essay + test FinalProject defence

9. Thank you!