Text of Social inclusion promotion through inclusive education
1. Social inclusion promotion through inclusive education The Roma Education Fund Experience Brussels 02-03, December, 2010 emsi ainov
2. The Roma Education Fund (REF) in brief
Influence systemic changes in education systems
Foster Roma participation
Document and disseminate best practices on both policy reforms and programs
REF projects aim to: pilot activities, evaluate, identify the different components of successful interventions and then work with governments in scaling up
225 projects in over 14 countries; 49 active projects; 1 year in average length
Covering all levels of education
Implemented by NGOs and Governments
The REF Mission : Closing the education gap between Roma and Non- Roma
3. Social inclusion/exclusion Provision of certain rights to all individuals and groups in society, such as employment, adequate housing, health care, education and training ( Collins English dictionary) A socially inclusive society is defined as one where all people feel valued, their differences are respected, and their basic needs are met so they can live in dignity The process of being shut out, fully or partially, from any of the political, social, cultural or economic systems which determine the social integration of a person in society (John Vincent) Whats that? Definitions-perceptions
4. Education Inclusion An education system where all children of different culture, belief, socio economic background, gender or physical ability are given equal chances to reach their maximum potential for learning and succeeding A system where all children of the same age group study together in the same classroom and follow a similar core curricula but where the school recognizes and respects their different background and history A system that reduces differences in education outcomes instead of increasing them and aims at building a cohesive society more than to form an elite Whats that? Definitions-perceptions
Started within 15 municipalities scaled up to 20 municipalities
Desegregated preschool environment
Co-finance MLSP, LSG and UNICEF
Support provided in: TA; Training program; Transport; nutrition and didactic materials
Employment of Roma preschool teachers/assistants
Preschool Education - Macedonia
9. Preschool Education Macedonia 1.3 211 2006/07 1.7 226 2007/08 1.83 Roma participation in PS in % 276 241 Enrolled children in PS 2010/11 2008/09 Description Supported over 1500 Roma parents 108 Preschool teachers and 21 Roma assisstants supported with training 70%-80% Parents attends workshops and meetings 90% of PSI personel attend training programs and meetings Transition to elementary education (83%-93%) Attendance rate (87.5% in average)
10. REF good practice
Serbia - Functional basic education of Adult Roma
275 Beneficiaries age 15-35 from 11 Municipalities
Developed and accredited curricula for 4-8 grade
Developed text books and didactical materials
Preservice teacher training and VET provided
Partners ( MoE, NEO, Institute for Pedagogy Andragogy)
Macedonia - Romas Graduate and Enhance Their Lives
Results: Beneficiaries 55 students age 15-35 from 3 municipalities; 28 graduate sec. education, 3 enrolled university;
Mentoring and tutoring support
Institutional partnership and support ( MoE; LSG, EO)
Adult education Serbia and Macedona
11. Adult Education Serbia and Macedonia 11 Number of municipalites 20% Non-Roma beneficiaries 80% Roma beneficiaries 17 Roma coordinators trained 165 Teachers trained 53 Attendants employed 5 Enrolled in secondary VS 168 Completed VET 212 Completed basic education 275 Beneficiaries (Aged 15-35) Number Adult Education Serbia * General Certificate of Secondary Education Mentoring support Tutorship support 20 Students enrolled to tertiary education 30 Matura/state exam 23 GSCE* school certificate acquired Projected results by end of project implementation 3 Enrolled tertiary education (university) 28 Completed secondary education 55 Beneficiaries (Age 15-35) Number Adult Education Macedonia (ongoing project)
12. REF Intervention Measures - Training - Cross- country experience exchange Financial support: Grant program Scholarship support program (Secondary and tertiary education) Revolving funds
