I'M HERE TOO: Inclusive Education for All 🎓🌍



Erasmus+ Project “I’ AM HERE TOO”

Project number: 2023-1-MT01-KA210-SCH-000157809
Project duration: 2023–2025
Funding programme: Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union


Project overview

The Erasmus+ project “I’ AM HERE TOO” was successfully implemented from 2023 to 2025. Cross-border cooperation between educational institutions in Germany, Italy, Malta, and Türkiye led to measurable progress in inclusive education. The project aimed to ensure equitable, high-quality education for all students and to build teacher capacity so that inclusive approaches are sustainably embedded in everyday school practice.


Participating institutions (project partners)

  • ITI S. Cannizzaro, Catania (Italy)
  • ARSU ACADEMY GERMANY e.V., Berlin (Germany)
  • Sacred Heart Minor School, Gozo (Malta)
  • Aktepe Ortaokulu, Denizli (Türkiye)


Achieved goals and results

  • Capacity building: 219 teachers from the four partner countries completed practice-oriented training and workshops; international knowledge transfer was systematically strengthened.
  • Direct impact & target groups: 82 students (ages 11–15) benefited directly; individual support improved and social participation increased demonstrably.


Methodological approaches

  • Cooperative learning: Community-building classroom formats that develop social competencies and encourage mutual support.
  • Digital integration: Accessible learning platforms, adaptive software solutions, and interactive learning materials.
  • Creative pedagogy: Music and theatre projects, artistic expression, and play-based learning to foster social-emotional skills.


LTTA activities and international cooperation

  • Germany – Berlin (LTTA 1) · 29 April–3 May 2023
         Host: ARSU ACADEMY GERMANY, Berlin
         Focus: Barrier analysis for participation and learning; curriculum adaptations; differentiated lesson planning; role modelling; mindfulness and yoga routines; peer-bullying prevention; and digital inclusion (IT technologies, accessible platforms, hands-on tech training).


  • Malta – Gozo (LTTA 2) · 21–25 October 2024
         Host: Sacred Heart Minor School, Gozo
         Focus: Theatre/drama as a tool for inclusion; strengthening social interaction and communication.


  • Italy – Catania (LTTA 3) · 26–30 May 2025
         Host: ITI S. Cannizzaro, Catania
         Focus: Music as a teaching and inclusive tool; creative methods to promote students’ emotional and relational development.


  • Türkiye – Denizli (LTTA 4) · 22–26 September 2025
     Host: Aktepe Ortaokulu, Denizli
     Focus: Game- and cooperation-based methods, environmental education, and problem-solving skills.


Lasting impact

  • Teacher competence: Expanded methodological skills, stronger awareness of inclusion, and a robust international expert network.
  • School development: Sustainable improvements in teaching quality, stronger European orientation, and established inclusive school cultures.
  • Learning environment: More effective individual support, strengthened social skills, and a motivating classroom climate.


Outlook

The project’s results extend beyond the funding period:

  • Established methods continue to be applied.
  • International partnerships remain active.
  • Systematic knowledge transfer and planned follow-up projects ensure long-term sustainability.


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