TETRA-S empowers adults with cognitive needs through tailored strategies, inclusive tools, and a MOOC.
The TETRA-S MOOC offers educators and stakeholders access to a structured and impactful curriculum. With five dedicated modules, the course equips participants with the tools and methodologies needed to drive social inclusion and empower individuals with cognitive needs. For more information and access to the MOOC click on the botton below.
Click here to RegisterThe TETRA-S project underscores the importance of tailored strategies to achieve the successful social inclusion of adults with cognitive needs. This comprehensive initiative identifies key factors such as educator beliefs, powerful learning environments, strategic tool utilization, and social network integration as pivotal to fostering the transfer of transversal skills. Developed in collaboration with organizations in multiple European countries, TETRA-S offers a transformative approach to empower individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Module 1: Understanding Beliefs and Impact, educators are guided to examine and reshape their perceptions, fostering a more inclusive and empowering learning atmosphere.
Central to the success of TETRA-S is the promotion of growth-oriented mindsets among educators. By integrating reflective tools, the project challenges limiting beliefs and presumes competence in every learner.
Module 2: Digital Beliefs of Adult Educators equips participants with the skills needed to integrate these tools effectively into their teaching.
Effective learning outcomes hinge on combining assistive technologies, mobile applications, and role-playing methods. Recognizing that some educators may be hesitant to adopt new technologies, the project provides targeted training to build confidence and proficiency.
Module 3: Transfer of Transversal Skills to create meaningful connections between learning and everyday life.
TETRA-S prioritizes strategies to teach transversal skills such as communication and problem-solving in real-life contexts. A personalized approach ensures that individuals with cognitive needs can apply these skills to both personal and professional environments. Educators can explore these methodologies in
Module 4: Creating a Dynamic Learning Environment provides hands-on strategies for fostering engaging and impactful educational settings.
The adoption of the CLIA model—balancing Competence-building, Interventions, and Assessments—enables structured and interactive learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
Module 5: Supporting Client Skills for Successful Social Inclusion focuses on collaborative strategies to strengthen these networks, ensuring long-term inclusion and empowerment.
Building robust social support systems is vital for sustaining skill transfer and reducing social pressure.
The TETRA-S project is a collaborative initiative involving vzw Ubuntu Achtkanter (Belgium), the University of Évora (Portugal), the Instituto Valenciano de Atención Social - Sanitaria (Spain), and ENSA - European Network of Social Authorities. Associated partners, including the University College for Applied Sciences HoGent (Belgium), IRECOOP (Italy), and the University of Plovdiv "Païssii Hilendarski" (Bulgaria), have joined forces to pool their expertise.
This partnership combines diverse experiences and knowledge to create a powerful framework aimed at empowering educators and individuals with cognitive disabilities. By leveraging these collective insights, TETRA-S paves the way for inclusive practices that transcend borders and deliver lasting impact.
