About the project
The ALADIN project proposes a participatory and creative method with new teaching tools in foreign languages, targeting educators and families with migrant backgrounds to develop learning opportunities and ensure inclusion and diversity in education. It is based on artistic, creative and cultural learning content, participatory and blended processes that promote the bridging of intercultural, generational and social divides in EU host countries.
Below you can find out about the 4 main objectives and expected outcomes of Aladin.
Objective
To support the teaching of foreign languages that are covered weekly in the formal education system in Western European countries (Polish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Hungarian).
REsults
A learning method based on the use of interdisciplinary tools related to artistic fields and gamification. Visual and digital art tools are used to practise writing skills, but also to memorise vocabulary; musical practices are used to practise pronunciation, intonation, accent and sonority. Elements of drama and other performing arts will be used to develop oral and non-verbal communication skills.
Objective
Helping young people and children to maintain a strong connection with their culture and language of origin in order to strengthen their self-esteem and adapt better to the host society.
REsults
Cultural content linked to language and civilisation
Objective
To develop the skills of educators and encourage them to use creative language teaching methods and blended methods adapted to intergenerational learning processes.
REsults
The collaboration between artists, social science researchers and teachers in the partnership will provide language trainers and teachers working with migrant families with new teaching tools that encourage independent, blended and distance learning as fun activities.
This will ensure an impact beyond the joint sessions: parents and children will be able to practise together at home, once they have tried it out with the help of a trainer. The learning tools will be compiled in an online manual with downloadable tutorials on arts-based practices adapted for language learning.
Objective
To support migrant parents to support their children in the learning process and/or to gain teaching skills that can be used in their communities.
REsults
Intergenerational co-creative exercises for small groups that can be repeated regularly at home with the participation of other family members.
Providing parents with tools and skills to increase their interest in their culture of origin and to participate more actively in their children’s education.
Tools to transfer knowledge, initially within their own families, and eventually as potential providers of alternative language courses for other members of their community.