Strengthening Inclusion – Pathways to Participation in Adult Learning
Main Info
TCA Description
This thematic and contact-making seminar focuses on inclusion within the adult education sector with an emphasis on encouraging organisations to increase inclusive Erasmus+ opportunities for all participants.
Through different perspectives of inclusion, the programme will highlight the different factors that may affect participation in Erasmus+ opportunities, such as health-related challenges, financial or social circumstances, as well as minority backgrounds or other barriers that can make participation in mobility activities more challenging.
At the same time, the seminar will showcase practical approaches, tools and examples from organisations that have successfully supported inclusive participation. The aim is not only to identify challenges but also to share solutions, inspire and encourage participants to develop practices that recognise learners from diverse backgrounds as individuals whose needs can be accommodated through thoughtful and flexible programme design and implementation.
Visits to experienced Finnish adult education organisations with strong experience in inclusion offer an opportunity to make observations firsthand and to hear from adult learning professionals about their practical experiences and implementation methods regarding how an inclusive culture is reflected in everyday educational life and in the Erasmus+ projects.
This thematic TCA seminar will combine study visits, panel discussions, presentations and lectures with interactive sessions, group work, and speed-networking activities designed to support exchange of practices and partner finding.
- Participants gain practical insights into how inclusive culture and the link between learning and wellbeing are implemented in Finnish adult learning organisations through study visits and practitioner input.
- Exchange of experiences and good practices in inclusive Erasmus+ projects in adult learning. Support for learners with fewer opportunities through workshops, peer learning and discussions.
- Improved understanding of Erasmus+ opportunities (mobility and cooperation projects) for organisations working with learners and staff with fewer opportunities.
- New contacts and potential partnerships for future Erasmus+ cooperation and project applications.
- Participants gain practical experience in using EPALE to identify partners, develop project ideas and access thematic resources in inclusion relevant to their work.
Please note that all selected participants are obliged to participate the seminar programme in full (from the beginning to the very end). The Erasmus+ National Agency of Finland covers the 3 nights of hotel accommodation in a single room and the meals during the seminar programme. The seminar venue in Gustavelund, Tuusula is in the distance of 20 minutes bus journey from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport / about 1 hour bus commute from the Helsinki city centre.
Transportation from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gustavelund will be arranged for selected participants.
Timetable:
6.10.2026 Airport - Gustavelund 16:00-16:45
9.10.2026 Gustavelund - Airport 12:45-13:30
Book your flights according to this schedule.
Please note that the need for transportation will be asked separately during the registration process. Using the provided bus transportation is not obligatory; participants may also choose to arrive independently, for example via Helsinki city centre.
Partners and participants
The seminar is open to adult education organisations delivering or planning formal, non-formal and informal learning programmes for people with fewer opportunities or who wish to increase awareness of how inclusion can be promoted and strengthened in Erasmus+ mobility (KA1) and cooperation (KA2) projects. Both newcomers as well as experienced stakeholders to the Erasmus+ programme are invited to apply. Good command of English language is expected of all participants.
Pending booked places
Accepted places