Day 1: Foundations of Inclusion

9:00 – 9:30: Welcome & Course Introduction: Objectives, expectations, and the power of mashup learning.

9:30 – 10:30: Key Concepts: Identity, Belonging, and Integration Barriers. Mapping exclusion in formal and non-formal settings.

10:30 – 11:00: The Educational Power of Play: Theories and Frameworks in Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Development.

11:15 – 12:30: Exploring Types of Play and Non-Formal Modalities: Uninhibited, Expressive, Relaxing play, and their relation to non-formal activities (Gamification, Art, Debate).

12:30 – 14:00: Initial Trust-Building through Group Dynamics: Practical exercises focusing on cohesion and foundational active listening techniques.

Day 2: Communication & Collaboration

9:00 – 10:00: The Psychology of Warm-up Games: Breaking emotional and social barriers in diverse groups.

10:00 – 11:00: Non-Formal Techniques for Active Listening & Navigating Cultural Gaps: Role-playing and simulations to enhance tolerance and intercultural dialogue.

11:15 – 12:30: Building Cooperation and Group Dynamics through Play: Facilitating collective challenges and team-based problem-solving activities.

12:30 – 14:00: Workshop: Integrating Warm-up Activities: Aligning quick, engaging games with specific formal learning objectives and inclusion goals.

Day 3: Tools for Tolerance

9:00 – 10:00: Imitation and Mimicry as Tools for Empathy: Using structured imitation games to enhance self-awareness and foster understanding of peers.

10:00 – 11:00: The Role of Storytelling in Cognitive & Emotional Growth: Encouraging creativity and self-expression through narrative creation.

11:15 – 12:30: Interactive Toolkit Demo: Digital Storytelling for Diverse Learners. Using digital tools (where available) and non-formal methods to overcome language/qualification barriers through shared narrative.

12:30 – 14:00. Workshop: Creating a Barrier-Busting Activity Toolkit (Gamified Lessons). Designing adaptable imitation and storytelling activities for different age groups and needs.

Day 4: From Theory to Reality

9:00 - 10:00 Simulations: Addressing Dropout Risks.

10:00 - 11:00 Critical Thinking Exercises for Student Empowerment.

11:15 - 12:30 Co-Creation: Adapting Methods to Formal Curricula.

12:30 - 14:00 Group Task: Tackling Qualification Disparities.

Day 5: Building Bridges & Action Planning

9:00 – 10:00: Mediation through Play: Utilising thoughtfully designed games and narrative exercises for conflict resolution and emotional regulation.

10:00 – 11:00: Testing and Refining Game Ideas: Addressing Student Challenges. Critical thinking exercises and non-formal simulations to address dropout risks and qualification disparities.

11:15 – 12:30: Co-Creation: Adapting Non-Formal Methods to Formal Curricula. Strategies for integrating experiential learning within rigid administrative/curriculum pressures.

12:30 – 13:00: Analyzing personal teaching biases and sharing successful case studies for inclusion and conflict transformation.

13:00 - 14:00: Closing Ceremony, Feedback, and Cultural Activities. Certificate Ceremony, Feedback Collection, and exploring local play/cultural traditions.