IDEATE is part of an international course
The South African Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW) will feature a specialised psychosocial session using training materials provided by various EU projects, including IDEATE. This session is designed to boost the skills of emerging and intermediate healthcare providers; the material from IDEATE will highlight the EDI perspectives, especially intersectionality. The curriculum aims to prepare healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and tools to address the challenges encountered by individuals with cleft lip and palate.
2nd Meeting in Spain
The second meeting took place in Toledo, Spain. It was a fruitful meeting with constructive discussions that advanced the project in line with the timeline and outcomes.
The partner universities are preparing to host one-day workshops that will employ design thinking principles. Each workshop aims to engage at least 35 participants from the university community, focusing on practical strategies to nurture an inclusive academic environment.
The framework for these workshops was developed with careful consideration and facilitated by a collaborative review session led by HKR. To support the effectiveness and reach of these initiatives, all workshop materials will be made available on a shared drive, enabling easy access and ongoing collaboration among all partners. Workshop dates will be scheduled soon.
Additionally, as part of Work Package 3, the partners have crafted educational modules to complement the workshops. These modules, developed through a process of peer feedback, can be utilised either as standalone units or as part of an integrated curriculum. The partnership has successfully created ten modules, each worth 1 ECTS, thereby increasing the total developed material from the initially planned 7.5 ECTS
IDEATE Online Training Session Empowers Trainers in Applied Design Thinking for EDI
On 8 July, we successfully conducted an IDEATE online training session aimed at empowering trainers in Applied Design Thinking for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Developed by HKR, the IDEATE program is designed to train educators to deliver a comprehensive one-day EDI workshop using the principles of design thinking. The session included familiarising participants with the concept of EDI, teaching the core principles of design thinking, providing essential workshop materials, guiding them through the process, conducting a practice workshop, encouraging customisation, evaluating and providing feedback, and fostering ongoing learning and improvement.
The design of the online training session went beyond the scope of what we promised in our application, offering an enriched and immersive experience for the participants. With 25 enthusiastic participants from 10 universities, the full-day online training session received outstanding feedback. Participants praised the effectiveness and engagement of the training, highlighting the positive impact and practical value of the session. This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing EDI understanding and implementation in educational settings through innovative design thinking approaches.
EDI workshop - IDEATE & COLOURS
Four of the partners from IDEATE (Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden) are also part of the European University Alliance - COLOURS. It has been agreed that we will implement the EDI workshops also at the following universities - Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (Poland), Le Mans University (France), Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (Latvia), University St Kliment Ohridski Bitola (North Macedonia) and Josip Jurai Strossmayer University Osijek (Croatia) during the fall 2024.
1st meeting in Sweden
The recent IDEATE meeting held in Sweden, from February 8th to 9th, 2024, marked a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts to promote inclusion and diversity through education. The meeting brought together partners who introduced themselves and discussed crucial aspects of the project, including budget clarification and financial regulations. This ensured transparency and alignment in managing project finances, setting a solid foundation for future activities.
A key focus of the meeting was the development of the 10 ECTS curriculum, expanded from the initial 7.5 ECTS target, alongside three sequential micro-credential courses. Each course is designed to deepen understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and is structured to offer a comprehensive and modular learning experience. Partners agreed on specific modules, each assigned to different universities, with content aligned to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and crafted using Bloom's Taxonomy. Additionally, a workshop on applying design thinking to EDI was introduced, emphasising the importance of innovative approaches in education.
The meeting also addressed the dissemination strategy, including the launch of a new website. Partners are committed to sharing any additional costs associated with this innovative approach. The importance of risk and quality analysis was underscored, with new tools introduced to document and monitor these aspects. Future meetings were scheduled to ensure continuous collaboration and progress. Overall, the IDEATE meeting was a resounding success, fostering a spirit of cooperation and setting clear goals for the project's next phases.