Lecture Series "Teaching Tomorrow: Cultivating Diversity & Inclusion in schools"
Who can attend?
This lecture series is open to student teachers (= students studying to become teachers), teacher trainees, in-service teachers and everyone else from or interested in the field of education, diversity and inclusion!
Why should you attend?
Attending lectures and seminars in this lecture series offers a unique opportunity to explore practical strategies for fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Led by experts in education and diversity from all across Europe, the series provides insights into how teachers can embrace cultural differences, address inequalities, and promote a supportive learning atmosphere for all students. With both in-person and virtual attendance options, it’s accessible for busy professionals seeking to enhance their skills, deepen their understanding of diversity, and help shape a more equitable future in education. Don't miss the chance to be part of this essential conversation!
How can you attend?
Please register here in order to receive all relevant information (e.g. Zoom links, links to presentations and material, …): https://tinyurl.com/tt-register-di
You only need to register once for the entire lecture series.
Where and when?
All lectures and seminars take place on Zoom. The link will be sent to you via e-mail a few days before every lecture/seminar. Please note that you only receive these e-mails if you are registered (see "How can you attend"?" above)!
Some lectures/seminars may additionally take place on-site and can be visited if you live in the surrounding area of the university that is organizing said lecture/seminar. We will inform you via e-mail if there is an additional on-site event that you can join!
date | type | time | topic | lecturer(s) |
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 | Lecture | 5pm | EU rights to equal treatment How to promote diversity and inclusion through case teaching in your classroom? | Prof. Dr. Kris Grimonprez (KU Leuven, Belgium) |
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 | Lecture | 6pm | LGBT+ in education How do we work towards an anti-oppressive society? | Lotte Geunis (KU Leuven, Belgium) Dr. Mattias Lundin (Linnaeus University, Sweden) |
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 | Seminar | 7:30pm | LGBT+ in education How can teacher build LGBT+ friendly schools? | N.N. |
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 | Lecture | 11am | Culturally responsive teacher practices: Socio-Emotional Literacy, Emergent Multilingual Learners, and Critical Teacher Development: Lessons from Heritage Language Education How can teachers meet the needs of multilingual learners? | Dr. Josh Prada (University of Groningen, The Netherlands) |
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | Seminar | 6pm | EU rights to equal treatment How to promote diversity and inclusion through case teaching in your classroom? | Prof. Dr. Kris Grimonprez (KU Leuven, Belgium) |
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 | Lecture | 5pm | The activist teacher How to support asylum seeker children in their education? | Christopher Keelan (Liverpool Hope University, UK) Dr. Carly Bagelman (Liverpool Hope University, UK) |
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 | Seminar | 5pm | The activist teacher How to support asylum seeker children in their education? | Christopher Keelan (Liverpool Hope University, UK) Dr. Carly Bagelman (Liverpool Hope University, UK) |
Tuesday, 21 January 2025 | Lecture | 5pm | Considerations from Neurodiversity translated into classroom How do you meet the complex neurodiversity of pupils in a diverse primary school setting? | Dr. Zofia Wolniakowska-Majewska (Liverpool Hope University, UK) |
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 | Seminar | 5pm | Considerations from Neurodiversity translated into classroom How do you meet the complex neurodiversity of pupils in a diverse primary school setting? | Dr. Zofia Wolniakowska-Majewska (Liverpool Hope University, UK) |
Tuesday, 04 February 2025 | Lecture | 5pm | Special needs and (Second) Language Teaching/Learning How can I teach & assess all students with special needs in my inclusive classroom? | Dr. Jan Springob (University of Cologne, Germany) Dr. Dina Tsagari (OsloMet University, Norway) |
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 | Seminar | 5pm | Hands on practice: teaching & assessing all students with special needs in inclusive classrooms | Dr. Jan Springob (University of Cologne, Germany) Dr. Dina Tsagari (OsloMet University, Norway) |
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 | Lecture | 5pm | Learning & teaching in inclusive University schools What is it like to teach & study in an inclusive University school? | Dr. Beth Marley (University of Birmingham, UK) Prof. Dr. Matthias Martens (University of Cologne, Germany) |
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 | Seminar | 5pm | Culturally responsive teacher practices. Design principles for sense of belonging in your classroom How can I design my lessons such that all students feel they belong? | Dr. Lotte Henrichs (Utrecht University, The Netherlands) Dr. Eva González Melón (KU Leuven, Belgium) |