ICT and pedagogical innovation
I.N.C.L.U.D.E. MADEIRA - Inclusive Needs, Classroom Learning, Universal Design & Emotional Support for Education
6 days
INCLUDE MADEIRA is a practical training course designed to equip teachers with effective strategies to create truly inclusive classrooms where all learners can participate, progress and succeed.
The course focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, practical inclusion strategies, and classroom-based support for students with diverse needs, including attention difficulties, autism spectrum profiles and behavioural challenges.
It also integrates simple regulation and attention-support techniques to help teachers manage anxiety, engagement and classroom participation in real time.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL)principles in classroom planning
Identify and respond to diverse learning needs in inclusive settings
Support students with attention, behavioural and emotional difficulties
Adapt teaching strategies to improve access and participation for all learners
Create structured, predictable and supportive learning environments
Use simple regulation tools to reduce anxiety and improve engagement
Promote equity and participation in multicultural classrooms
Programme
I.N.C.L.U.D.E. MADEIRA - Inclusive Needs, Classroom Learning, Universal Design & Emotional Support for Education
Day 1 – Foundations of Inclusive Education (Indoor)
What inclusion really means in practice
Barriers to learning and participation
Teacher mindset and inclusive responsibility
Overview of inclusive classroom design
Day 2 – Field Trip: Inclusion in Real Contexts (Outdoor Learning – Madeira)
Observation of group interaction and diversity in real environments
Inclusion, participation and social behaviour outside the classroom
Identifying barriers and access challenges in practice
Reflective session: linking field observations to school reality
Day 3 – Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice (Indoor)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
Multiple means of engagement, representation and expression
Adapting lessons for diverse learners
Designing inclusive learning activities
Day 4 – Special Educational Needs in the Classroom (Indoor)
Special Needs support strategies
Differentiation in mainstream classrooms
Classroom adjustments and scaffolding techniques
Supporting learning progression for all students
Day 5 – ASD, ADHD & Attention Challenges (Indoor)
ASD and ADHD in educational settings
Attention, regulation and behavioural profiles
Practical classroom strategies for engagement
Preventing exclusion through structure and predictability
Day 6 – Emotional Regulation, Inclusion & Action Planning (Indoor + Closing)
Social and Emotional Intelligence in inclusive classrooms
Managing anxiety, stress and classroom participation
Simple regulation tools to support learning readiness
Personal inclusion action plan
Course reflection, sharing and certification
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.