Description
The analysis of the social infrastructure in Municipality of Pavlikeni shows that there is no guaranteed set of prevention services to support parents and children in the process of raising and educating children. In this respect, the project will increase the willingness of children to attend kindergarten and it will increase the confidence of parents (secondary target group) in the educational institutions. The main objective of the project is improving the welfare of 264 children, aged 3 to 6 years old (main target group), at risk of social exclusion through preservation and development of the cultural identity in integrational multicultural environment and better preparation for school. The project plans to implement a complex approach through the implementation of innovative pedagogical practices. The partner will perform activities aimed at target groups, namely to establish an integrated approach to the development of children by creating a favorable environment and integration into the learning process. In the implementation of the project, the partner will provide its experience and knowledge, which will enhance the quality of results.
Summary of project results
The aim of the project was helping the welfare of 264 children at risk of social exclusion, including bilingual children by improving the social and language skills by creating an integration environment for children at risk for the introduction of innovative pedagogical practices and increasing parental capacity for responsible parenthood. For the active involvement of parents in the project activities and full incorporation of the children in the childcare facilities were appointed two Roma mediators and 18 educators. With the participation of teachers in all three training sessions under Component 3 of the Programme was enhanced intercultural competence and motivation to work in a multicultural environment. Practical and pedagogical techniques for working in multicultural environment were implemented and learned. The work with parents was improved towards efficient integration of ethnic minority children in kindergarten and in the society. The care was differentiated to the different needs of each child. Suitable conditions were created for preserving and developing the cultural identity of the children. The Roma mediators were working for inclusion with the parents by the method “door to door”. The mediator’s duties were related to the establishment of contact between the Roma community and the educational institution, building a relationship of trust and open communication with representatives of both parties by helping them overcome their differences. With educative activities aimed at children ("Time for a Tale", "Creative workshops for painting, singing, dancing, growing flowers and herbs," introduction to Roma traditions and customs) were created and developed skills in the children to communicate, learned about environmental protection, self-expression and personal development. By familiarizing the Roma traditions and crafts was preserved the Roma identity of adolescents Roma children. To improve the school environment and to create attractive conditions for educational and inclusive process was implemented construction - works in the six kindergardens involved in the project. The project partner actively participated in the implementation of the project activities and in particular in Activity “Implementation of an integrated approach and preservation of the cultural identity of the children, mobile cinema lecture course” providing necessary experts for relevant activities.
Summary of bilateral results