Inclusive Education Summer School
Within the framework of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia project "Introduction of Inclusive Education in the Vocational Education and Training System of Georgia," an inclusive education summer school was held at Ilia State University. The theme of the summer school was classroom observation strategies and supervision.
The summer school was led by guest lecturers Professor May Britt Postholm (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and Associate Professor Torbjørn Lund (UiT The Arctic University of Norway).
The training program was attended by specialists involved in inclusive education, psychologists, special education teachers, inclusive education coordinators, inclusive vocational education specialists, assistants to students with special educational needs, teachers, and master's degree students in relevant fields.
Within the framework of the summer school, the following topics were discussed:
- Strategies for the effective implementation of educational practice;
- Strategies for utilizing active learning, observation, and interviews for the quality learning of pupils/students;
- The importance of a consultative dialogue between students and teachers, and forms of consultation by teachers.
As a result of the course, specialists involved in the educational process deepened their skills necessary for classroom observation, active teaching, and consultation. Upon completion of the course, participants were awarded certificates.
