Developing an intercultural game as a pedagogic tool for the inclusion of pupils with migrant bacKground in new Learning environments
About the project:
The KidLe project aims to support the inclusion of children with a migrant background in new school environments by co-creating, together with children, parents, and educators, five (5) intercultural board games. These games will be integrated into a unified digital game package, designed to promote interaction, understanding, and acceptance of cultural diversity in early childhood and primary education. The project seeks to enhance the capacity of educators and parents to use games as a tool for children’s learning and development; implement the game package in educational settings through specially designed play events and raise public awareness about the role of intercultural games in supporting inclusion in early education.
Children 4-8 years old, Teachers and Parents, Educators, Policy Makers
The project results involve the:
- Co-creation of five intercultural board games, developed collaboratively with parents, children, and educators to promote inclusion and cultural understanding.
- Development of an integrated, multilingual digital Gaming Pack, incorporating the co-created board games for broader accessibility and use in diverse educational settings.
- Implementation of local and international gaming events, designed to pilot and promote the games in real-world educational environments.
- Capacity-building seminars for educators and parents, focusing on the use of games as tools for learning, development, and inclusion in early education.
- Awareness-raising actions highlighting the importance of intercultural games in fostering inclusive early childhood education.
- Publication of a White Paper, outlining best practices, methodologies, and policy recommendations for stakeholders and policymakers in the field of education.
Partnership:
UoL Project Team:
Anastasia Kapsali is the Manager of the Executive Education Center (EEC) at the University of Limassol (UoL).
She holds an MS in Pedagogical Sciences- Preschool Age from the University of Cyprus, a BSc in Early Childhood Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a BSc in Sociology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences.
Anastasia is also professionally certified in HR Management in Education, Leadership and Management, and Counseling & Professional Guidance. She is an experienced trainer in adult education programs sponsored by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA), specializing in Safety and Health, Human Resources, Social Marketing, and GDPR compliance with Cyprus legislation.
Her consulting expertise spans HR management, safety and health, and accreditation procedures in healthcare facilities. With extensive experience in executive education, Anastasia has been instrumental in the development, management, and implementation of high-quality training programs, working closely with organizations, executives, and professionals to create dynamic learning environments. Additionally, she played a key role in the accreditation of the EEC as a Vocational Training Center by the HRDA.
Theognosia Petrou works as a Project Officer at the Research Center of the University of Limassol. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Cyprus and a Graduate Diploma in Social Anthropology from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. She also holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Applied Linguistics from the University of Central Lancashire in Cyprus. Theognosia has extensive experience in coordinating and implementing European-funded projects. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics, including social inclusion, gender equality, youth work, migration, and education. She has also coordinated several workshops and engaged with issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), sexual harassment, volunteering, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and youth engagement. On a voluntary basis, she has delivered experiential workshops in primary and secondary schools in Cyprus on school bullying and healthy relationships. She completed her internship at the European Commission in the Directorate-General for Education and Culture in Belgium. Additionally, she has previously worked as a Youth Worker at the Cyprus Youth Clubs Organisation, a Social Welfare Officer at the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare in Cyprus, and as an English teacher at a private school in China.
funded by:
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Project Number: 2023-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000154686
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