Equality, Tolerance, HonestyOpen-mindedness, Solidarity
ETHOSProposed project
Students and teachers as researchers influencing school policy on inclusion
Anticipated outcomes:Sharing good practice across networkImproved practice and policies in individual
schools
ETHOSOur definition of inclusion:Any student with any kind of special
educational need
Examples:Second language studentsBehavioural difficultiesDyslexiaADHD
ETHOSPossible activities:
School identifies teachers and students to be involved (possibly students’ representatives)
School picks area of interest and prepares report on own provision/policy
Network schools provide basic research skills training for students and teachers (questionnaire design, interview technique, presentation skills, …)
Study visits by teachers and studentsReporting to school leaders, network &
national agencies
ETHOSReporting possibilities:
Preparation of written report (e-portfolios/ hard copy?)
Presentations to individual headteachersPresentations to school boards and beyondCollation of reports on website(s)
ETHOSFuture meetings
Spring 2011: Greece (Ethos)Autumn 2011: IrelandSpring 2012: Finland (sport?)Autumn 2012: SlovakiaSpring 2013: France (???)