Intercultural Education for Inclusion: Focus on Islamic Culture

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This offer applies to the session on 22 June 2026 in Istanbul.

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The Muslim population is increasing every year in Europe; teachers and educators have students from different cultural and religious backgrounds in their classes.

Understanding these differences to create inclusive classroom environments is becoming more and more essential.

This course has been created to equip teachers and educators with a foundational understanding of Islamic culture and beliefs to facilitate positive interactions and support in diverse settings, and to learn Islamic culture and beliefs in a Muslim-majority country.

In this course, participants will get familiar with the fundamental principles of Islam, cultural and religious practices, and Islamic reflections in daily life.

The main idea of the course is to help educators create respectful classroom environments by raising awareness and providing accurate knowledge.

Activities will include interactive discussions, case studies, and a field trip, designed to brainstorm, dive deep, and observe the Islamic culture. The participants will be equipped with different teaching practices to apply in their classrooms after this course.

By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to better understand Islamic viewpoints, support Muslim students more effectively, and apply teaching methods that are sensitive to cultural differences.

Concept by Esma B. Dolmacı, Betül Gültekin

What is included

 Unmatched Support: full day chat assistance

 Erasmus+ Fundable: eligible for KA1 grants

 Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

 360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

 Certificate of attendance: 5 hours per day, 30 hours total

 Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses

Learning outcomes

The course will help participants to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles and practices of Islam;
  • Develop cultural competence in diverse classroom settings;
  • Apply inclusive teaching methods that respect religious diversity;
  • Strengthen communication and build meaningful connections with students from Muslim backgrounds.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to the course

  • Getting to know each other and discussing the context of the course;
  • Presentations of the participants’ schools;
  • Group discussion: personal experiences and perceptions related to Islam;
  • Mini lecture: exploring global perspectives on Islam and cultural diversity.

Day 2 – Islamic traditions and cultural expressions

  • Discovering the fundamental beliefs of Islam;
  • Daily practices and community life, variations and different adaptations of these practices;
  • Islamic holidays, traditions, and cultural expressions.

Day 3 – Integrating cultural awareness into teaching

  • Importance of encouraging respectful and inclusive dialogue in the classroom;
  • Practices for applying cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom environment;
  • Practical techniques to support Muslim students in classrooms.

Day 4 – Addressing bias and misinformation

  • Biases and misinformation related to Islam;
  • Discovering ways to open a dialogue over sensitive topics;
  • Visit a local mosque to observe Islamic practices firsthand.

Day 5 – Common rules and similarities

  • Exploring the similarities among religions;
  • Common “golden rules”, practices, and moral teachings.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

  • Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
  • Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
  • Excursion and other external cultural activities.
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Ghent

Price: 480€*
OID: E10364790
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    6-11 Jul 2026
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    3-8 Aug 2026
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    7-12 Sep 2026
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    5-10 Oct 2026
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    2-7 Nov 2026
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    7-12 Dec 2026
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    4-9 Jan 2027
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    1-6 Feb 2027
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    1-6 Mar 2027
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    5-10 Apr 2027
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    3-8 May 2027
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    7-12 Jun 2027

Ghent (480€*)4.72/5

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    3-8 Aug 2026
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    7-12 Sep 2026
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    5-10 Oct 2026
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    2-7 Nov 2026
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    7-12 Dec 2026
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    4-9 Jan 2027
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    1-6 Feb 2027
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    1-6 Mar 2027
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    5-10 Apr 2027
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    3-8 May 2027
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    7-12 Jun 2027

Cultural Activities

  • A Sweet Belgian Welcome
  • Your 48h Ghent CityCard
  • A Guided Tour of the City
  • One Local Beer

Istanbul

Price: 480€*
OID: E10166501
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    22-27 Jun 2026
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    27 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
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    24-29 Aug 2026
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    28 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
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    26-31 Oct 2026
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    23-28 Nov 2026
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    28 Dec - 2 Jan 2027
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    25-30 Jan 2027
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    22-27 Feb 2027
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    22-27 Mar 2027
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    26 Apr - 1 May 2027
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    24-29 May 2027

Istanbul (480€*)4.77/5

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    22-27 Jun 2026
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    27 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
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    24-29 Aug 2026
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    28 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
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    26-31 Oct 2026
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    23-28 Nov 2026
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    28 Dec - 2 Jan 2027
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    25-30 Jan 2027
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    22-27 Feb 2027
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    22-27 Mar 2027
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    26 Apr - 1 May 2027
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    24-29 May 2027

Cultural Activities

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  • Theodosius Cistern (Şerefiye Sarnıcı)
  • Traditional Turkish Handcraft Workshop

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