Learning new and innovative therapeutic approaches in schools

Topic(s) addressed

This project sought to improve the student’s quality of life , while building a systematic, holistic approach to achieve this goal.

Target group(s)

The target group included the school’s principal, three physiotherapists, two occupational therapists, and two speech therapists.

Methodologies

The teaching and learning approaches implemented in this project were innovative, multidisciplinary and included formative assessments. The project’s values were inclusion, participation, cooperation, and cooperation with external stakeholders to maximise effectiveness.

Innovation environment

Special education teachers and therapists had the opportunity to attend seminars and courses on innovative teaching and learning approaches. In this way, they could implement an enhanced level of innovation in the school. Teachers also attended seminars and courses on positive thinking, positive communication, and positive school spaces. Therefore, they could promote the building of a positive school climate. By educating their peers, this could then be a Whole-School Approach. 

Teachers’ role

The new methods, approaches, and techniques were studied in the Erasmus KA1+ programme and have been implemented in the daily schedules of teachers in the school. 

Impact and output

For students, there was a positive impact on social inclusion and quality of life  due to the project’s innovative teaching, learning, and therapeutic methods. Teachers had the opportunity to learn and implement innovative teaching methods. Finally, the school had an improved and more inclusive environment as a result of the project’s work.

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