Results

Goals

With five dedicated modules, the course equips participants with the tools and methodologies needed to drive social inclusion and empower individuals with cognitive needs.

By completing the course, participants will enhance their competences in teaching individuals with cognitive disabilities. The MOOC focuses on strengthening transversal skills through a comprehensive understanding of key factors, including:

• The pivotal role of educator beliefs in presuming competence and shaping learning outcomes.
• The integration of powerful learning environments (PLEs) to foster transversal skills.
• The strategic use of digital and non-digital tools to optimize skill transfer.
• The importance of cultivating social networks to ensure the long-term application of skills.

Course Structure

- Module 1: Learning Potential and Beliefs - This foundational module examines how educators’ beliefs impact training quality and learner success. It’s essential to complete this module before moving on.

- Module 2: Digital Beliefs - Through self-assessment and webinars, explore digital beliefs and their effect on teaching adults with cognitive needs, based on insights from our comprehensive Handbook.

- Module 3: Transversal Skills Transfer - Discover methods and tools for teaching skills that learners can carry into various contexts, supported by ready-to-use exercises and templates.

- Module 4: Creating Powerful Learning Environments - Learn to design spaces where adults with cognitive needs can thrive, with resources like webinars and handbook chapters to guide your practice.

- Module 5: Social Inclusion and Support - Understand the role of social networks and social pressures in decision-making, and learn strategies to foster real-world inclusion for adults with cognitive needs. Each module combines practical webinars and handbook resources, equipping educators with tools for meaningful, inclusive training.