To inclusion via art

Project facts

Project promoter:
Private music and dramatic conservatory, Požiarnicka 1, Košice
Project Number:
SK04-0011
Target groups
Roma,
Students
Status:
Completed
Initial project cost:
€29,050
Final project cost:
€28,501
From EEA Grants:
€ 24,226
The project is carried out in:
Slovakia

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Description

Achieving higher number of educated Roma has been a priority of many active participants in our society for many years. We would like to contribute towards the ideal of educated society by using art as a form of solution to prevent discrimination and racism. The objective of the project is to constantly improve the language and methodology not only of our students but teachers as well in order to achieve success in inclusive education and good result which will then contribute towards establishing stronger identity amongst Roma.The project aim deepen the knowledge and gain new experience in our field of study among students, teachers, parents and the Roma communities. In addition we plan to implement Roma history and culture into the education process. We hope to introduce to the majority many aspects of our rich Roma cultural heritage.

Summary of project results

Implementation of the project was closely linked to the management of the school, because in the conception and the in actual implementation of the project activities were participated the representatives of management, as well as all teaching staff . From the personnel arrangements it was revealed that the school has had the controlling structures to implement the project. The activities in the project helped to streamline the learning process and inclusive education in schools and the development of talented young Roma. By this Project the school has achieved increased number of new applicants for study at the school and number of students who will continue their studies at the university. Project through the various parts gave the opportunity to Romani children to develop their talents with the support of experts, teachers - Roma and non-Roma. The project aimed at continuous improvement of linguistic and methodological training both students and teachers to achieve the success of inclusive education process and good learning outcomes, leading to the improvement and development of the Roma language and cultural studies, Roma culture and contribute to strengthening the identity of Roma national minority . At the same time three teachers decided to carry out state exam of Roma language and literature in Prague. Thanks to the project the culture life of the Roma youth and children in the communities were improved . At the same time the level of education of these talented children was icreased. the project also helped o remove the language barrier in the learning process and communication.

Summary of bilateral results