Cultural Heritage, Education, and Diversity in Bucharest: A Model of Inclusion and Cultural Legacy
This 6-day Erasmus course offers participants a chance to explore Bucharest’s cultural heritage, focusing on education, inclusion, and diversity. Through visits to cultural institutions, museums, and historic sites, participants will learn how Romania integrates cultural diversity into education and social life.
Course Objectives: Understand how Bucharest integrates ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity into urban life.
Explore the role of education in promoting inclusion and mutual respect.
Learn about cultural initiatives contributing to a tolerant society.
Participate in workshops addressing challenges of diversity in education.
Understand the importance of preserving cultural heritage in a diverse society.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, participants will:
Identify key elements of Bucharest’s cultural heritage and their role in a multicultural society.
Apply inclusive education practices and strategies for integrating diversity into classrooms.
Understand the link between cultural initiatives and social inclusion.
Design educational programs for minority groups and create projects promoting tolerance.
Appreciate the role of cultural preservation in modern-day society.
Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and apply best practices in promoting diversity.
Course Objectives: Understand how Bucharest integrates ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity into urban life.
Explore the role of education in promoting inclusion and mutual respect.
Learn about cultural initiatives contributing to a tolerant society.
Participate in workshops addressing challenges of diversity in education.
Understand the importance of preserving cultural heritage in a diverse society.
Learning Methods:
Interactive lectures, cultural visits, and group workshops.
Collaboration with international peers to develop innovative ideas.
Reflection and evaluation at the end of the course.
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Target Group:
Teachers, adult education professionals, youth workers, museum educators, and cultural heritage professionals.
Preparation Before the Course: Participants are encouraged to:
Complete a pre-course questionnaire and explore a local cultural institution.
Present a local institution highlighting its role in promoting diversity and inclusion.
Read course materials on cultural heritage, inclusion, and social integration.
Prepare a short presentation on their professional work or relevant experiences.
Evaluation, Monitoring, and Validation
Continuous Assessment: Engagement in group activities and discussions.
Final Project: Participants will design an educational activity based on a museum exhibit, presented for peer critique.
Feedback and Reflection: Course evaluation and personal reflections on applying learned concepts.
Certification: A certificate of completion and Europass Mobility Certificate.
Daily Program
Day 1: Welcome dinner and course introduction.
Day 2: Introduction to Bucharest’s cultural heritage and inclusive education.
Day 3: Education and social inclusion through culture in Bucharest.
Day 4: Guided tour of heritage sites and conservation discussions.
Day 5: Diversity in Bucharest’s arts scene, exploring cultural diversity through art.
Day 6: Developing educational projects for inclusion, final presentations, and evaluation.