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Accredited projects for mobility of learners and staff in adult education
Project Reference:
2023-1-BG01-KA121-ADU-000132552
Accredited projects for mobility of learners and staff in adult education
In 2023-2024, the consortium engaged in various impactful activities across Europe, all aimed at promoting inclusive sport, innovative educational practices, and effective governance in adult education.
Summary
Champions Factory’s Erasmus Accredited Mobility Project is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing educational and professional development through international experiences. Our project involves a range of activities, including group and long-term mobility for adult learners, teaching assignments, specialized courses, and hosting experts. Each activity is designed to foster skill development, cultural exchange, and the sharing of best practices among participants. This project is a key part of our long-term plan to empower learners and staff, enriching their personal and professional growth through global opportunities.
The activities began with a mobility program in Latvia focused on “Calisthenics for Adults with Mental and Physical Disabilities.” This was followed by two key programs in Turkey: “Basketball for People with Disabilities” and “Inclusive Governance and Innovative Learning Methods,” both advancing adaptive sports and inclusive education strategies.
In Portugal, a mobility initiative on “Surfing for People with Disabilities” offered therapeutic adaptive surfing experiences. Italy hosted programs including “Empowering Adults for Inclusive Sport Education,” featuring mobility activities with Atilla Mutalib, emphasizing inclusive sports.
Hungary’s program with Belan Amin integrated innovative practices in sports for people with disabilities, while Milan, Italy, hosted the EU SportLab to exchange best practices in sport education across Europe. In Bulgaria, two notable activities were conducted: “Winter Sports for People with Disabilities” and “Basketball for People with Disabilities,” led by Antonio Culiandro.
In Turkey, Shirin Amin led a teaching assignment on “Internationalization and Management of Adult Education Services,” enhancing global perspectives. Greece focused on “Promoting Inclusive Education for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities,” emphasizing accessible education.
France hosted a program on “Sports Tourism for People with Disabilities,” and Spain’s initiative centered on optimizing adult membership platform management using Berrly software.
Each of these activities was strategically designed to further the consortium’s goals, significantly advancing inclusive sport, innovative education, and effective governance in adult education across Europe.
International partners
- ASOCIACION DE JUGADORES DE FUTBOL SALA (Spain)
- A.S.D. R.C. BASKET IN CARROZZINA (Italy)
- AVRUPA ENTEGRASYON DERNEGI (Turkey)
- Babilon (Romania)
- Youth Empowerment Club 018 (KOM 018) (Serbia)
- EBAGEM (Engeli Olan Bireyler ve Aileleri Gelisim Merkezi Dernegi) (Turkey)
- Ericeira Surf Clube (Portugal)
- European Integration Group (Turkey)
- LYCEE POLYVALENT CLEMENT ADER (France)
- İSTANBUL ATLETİK KULÜP SPOR KULÜBU (Turkey)
- İSTANBUL KÜLTÜR VE SPOR DERNEĞİ (IKOS) (Turkey)
- iZMiR K TIP CELEBI ÜNIVERSITESI (Turkey)
- L'orma Societa Sportiva Dilettantistica a Responsabilita Ltd (Italy)
- Mahmut OK MRHOLO BILISIM (Turkey)
- Mine Vaganti NGO (Italy)
- Ministry of Youth and Sports - Turkey (Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı) (Turkey)
- AETOI Thessalonikis (Greece)
- Sabahat Aksiray Ozel Egitim Uygulama Okulu 3. Kademe (Turkey)
- Szabad Tér Egyesület (Hungary)
- Sport Evolution Alliance (SEA) (Portugal)
- The Callisthenics Club (TCC) (Netherlands)
- World Callisthenics Organization (Latvia)
- Balkan Agency for Sustainable Development (BAUR) (Bulgaria)
- Basketball club for disabled people "Vasil Levski" (Bulgaria)
- Rousse Association to Help Society and Young People (RAPO) (Bulgaria)
- Seahorse SK Association (Bulgaria)
- Sports Club "Smile" (Bulgaria)
- ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (ASEDDEDIPE) (Greece)
- Bulgari Foundation (Bulgaria)
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Activities 2021 - 2022
1. Preparatory meeting in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Period: 29-31 October 2021
Type of activity: Preparatory meeting
Host: The Calisthenics Club NL B.V
Country: The Netherlands
Summary of activities:
Establishing contact and planning specific activities that can be implemented and conducted at the premises of The Calisthenics Club NL B.V, The Netherlands.To get to know the team of The Calisthenics Club NL B.V.To get to know their aims, objectives and main ideas.To organise all the organisational issues related to the upcoming mobilities.To plan the activities of the upcoming mobilities.To get informed about the dissemination of the project.
2. Training course in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Period: 24 November – 3 December 2021
Type of activity: Training course
Host: The Calisthenics Club NL B.V
Country: The Netherlands
Summary of activities:
The event started with an introduction and planning session, followed by a series of activities each day that included setting up paratraining, structuring competitions and promoting the projects through the TCC platform and social media.
Throughout the program, participants work on improving disability training techniques using insights gained from the e-games.
3. Group mobility for adult learners (Italy)
Period: 26 November – 2 December 2021
Activity type: Group mobility
Host organization: 20 participants
Summary of activities:
Project participants took part in a one-week programme aimed at promoting sport for people with disabilities. They attended lectures on national and EU policies, motivation and support for disabled athletes.
The programme included theoretical and practical workshops on wheelchair basketball and BaskIn – an inclusive basketball game. Participants also enjoyed cultural visits and had time for personal exploration.
4. Mobility of staff members on secondment for teaching purposes (Portugal)
Period: 18-25 May 2022
Type of activity: Teaching or training missions
Host organisation: Sport Evolution Alliance (SEA)
Portugal, Country: Portugal
umber of participants: 2 participants
Activity type: Group mobility
Summary of activities:
The organisers briefed the hosts on the work of their NGO, highlighting in particular their efforts for people with disabilities.
Sharing good practices from their activities.
Demonstration of successful methods for reaching people with disabilities.
The organizers provided information on sports opportunities available to people with mental disabilities, noting the limited opportunities.
The organisers discussed the possibilities of applying for the Erasmus+ programme.
The organisers explained the particularities of writing projects aimed at people with disabilities.
5. Mobility of staff members to exchange experiences by observing the work of colleagues (Turkey)
Period: 21-30 May 2022
Activity type: Exchange of experience through observation of colleagues’ work
Host organisation: İSTANBUL ATLETİK KULÜP SPOR KULÜBÜ
Country: Turkey
Summary of activities:
Meetings with professional athletes and para-athletes.
New working methods and exercises for people with disabilities.
Presentation of mass sports for people with disabilities.
6. Exchange of experience by observing the work of colleagues (Turkey)
Period: 15-25 August 2022
Type of activity: Exchange of experience through peer observation
Host organization: İSTANBUL ATLETİK KULÜP SPOR KULÜBÜ
Country: Turkey
Summary of activities:
Participants engaged in various activities to achieve their learning outcomes during the mobility. They got to know the host organization and its sports activities, explored the surrounding area and learned about the tools for managing wheelchair facilities.
The programme included workshops on non-formal education, lectures on mobility for visually impaired people and observations on sports management.
In addition, participants visited the European Integration Group, Vodafone Arena, Besiktas Football Museum, Mister Holo and Collectif House. The activity ended with group discussions, evaluations and reflections on the learning outcomes.
7. Short-term educational mobility for adult learners in Thessaloniki (Greece)
Period: 21-28 August 2022
Activity type: Training
Host organisation: AETOI THESSALONIKIS,
Country: Greece
Summary of activities:
Visit to the Kaftanzogleio stadium, where the host organisation’s sports facility is located. Lectures and training modules to increase the knowledge, skills and competence of staff to use formal and non-formal education for adult learners with disabilities sports activities for people with disabilities.
Exposure to innovative methods of working with adults with disabilities, especially blind adults.
Activities 2023 - 2024
1. Mobility in Bulgaria – Antonio Culiandro “Basketball for people with disabilities”
Period: 1 August – 29 September 2023
Host organization: Champions Factory
Partner organization: A.S.D. R.C. Basket in Carrozzina (Italy)
Summary of activities:
Interactive lectures to introduce the rules and structure of the court.
Workshop on adapted physical education. To enable people with disabilities to acquire skills in adaptive sports and various physical activities.
Knowledge of various therapeutic skills and injury prevention strategies / Understanding of movement mechanics / Knowledge of sports technology and equipment.
2. Mobility in Latvia – “Calisthenics for adults with mental and physical disabilities – Adapted Calisthenics”
Period: 21 – 26 August 2023
Activity type: Courses and training
Host organisation: World Street Workout and Calisthenics Federation
Summary of activities:
Theoretical workshop on interactive adaptive calisthenics activities.
Hands-on sessions demonstrating adapted calisthenics exercises, guiding participants on proper form and technique.
Motivation and psychological support for people with disabilities involved in sport.
Practical sessions for participants on local authority structure and relationships.
3. Mobility in Turkey – basketball for people with disabilities
Period: 5-12 September 2023
Activity type: Group mobility of adult learners
Host organisation: İSTANBUL ATLETİK KULÜP SPOR KULÜBÜ
Summary of activities:
Inclusive Governance and Innovative Learning.
Activity provided for learning Braille for people involved in sports.
Participants learned more about managing major sporting events – such as the Istanbul and Antalya marathons.
4. Mobility in Turkey – inclusive governance and innovative learning methods
Period: 24 August – 1 September 2023
Activity type: Courses and training
Host organisation: Avrupa Entegrasyon Dernegi
Summary of activities:
Inclusive Governance and Innovative Learning.
Activity provided for learning Braille for people involved in sports.
Participants learned more about managing major sporting events – such as the Istanbul and Antalya marathons.
5. Mobility in Portugal Surf for people with disabilities
Period: 22-31 October 2023
Activity type: Courses and training
Host organisation: Ericeira Surf Clube
Summary of activities:
Practical experience and training in surf therapy.
Working with professionals from the host organisation during lectures and workshops on the physical benefits and therapeutic environment of surf therapy.
Lecture on the production of adaptive surf equipment and the specifics of the equipment.
6. Mobility in Italy / Atilla Mutalib
Period: 6 October 2023 – 6 April 2024
Activity type: Long term mobility of adult learners
Host organisation: A.S.D. R.C. BASKET IN CARROZZINA
Summary of activities:
Basics of wheelchair basketball.
Adaptive Physical Education Workshop.
Learn the path from rehabilitation through sports to competitive sports.
Workshop on integrating people with disabilities into sport.
Lecture “Methodological support for the development of wheelchair basketball in Italy”.
7. Mobility in Hungary / Belan Amin
Period: 1 November 2023 – 20 June 2024
Activity type: Long-term educational mobility of adult learners
Host organisation: Szabad Tér Egyesület
Summary of activities:
Keynote speech on the Erasmus+ programme for sport.
Panel discussion on social entrepreneurship.
Workshop on diversifying fundraising.
Interactive workshop on EU projects and sustainability
8. Mobility in Milan, Italy – EU SportLab
Period: 8-10 December 2023
Type of activity: Teaching or training missions
Host organisation. a.r.l. 4 participants
Summary of activities:
Keynote speech on the Erasmus+ programme for sport.
Panel discussion on social entrepreneurship.
Workshop on diversifying fundraising.
Interactive workshop on EU projects and sustainability
9. Mobility in Bulgaria – Winter sports for people with disabilities
Period: 4-7 March 2024
Type of activity: Invited Expert
Host organisation: Champions Factory
Partner organisation: Ministry of Youth and Sports/ Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı (Turkey)
Summary of activities:
Presentation of different winter sports, techniques and video documentation.
Practical winter sports activities for people with disabilities.
Group discussion on the struggles and obstacles of winter sports coaches and athletes with disabilities.
Application of learning: winter sports competition.
10. Mobility in Turkey
Shirin Amin – Teaching and Learning Assignment on “Internationalisation and Management of Adult Education Services”
Period: 21-25 March 2024
Activity type: Teaching and learning assignment
Partner organisation: Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı (Turkey)
Summary of activities:
Discussion on Global Trends in Adult Education: Implications for the Development of Sport.
Theoretical seminar on “Using technology for global engagement in adult education.
Lecture on ‘Funding Strategies for International Adult Education and Sport Initiatives.
Discussion on ‘Assessing the impact of sport programmes on adult learners
11. Mobility in Italy – Empowering adults for inclusive sport education
Period: 24-29 June 2024
Activity type: Teaching and learning assignment
Partner organisation: Mine Vaganti NGO
Summary of activities:
Discussions and workshops on inclusive teaching strategies.
Lecture on Social Integration and Community Building.
Discussion on promoting health and physical activities through sport.
Lecture and workshop on developing a professional development plan.
12. Mobility in Greece – promoting inclusive education for adults with intellectual disabilities
Period: 1-8 June 2024
Activity type: Teaching and Training Assignment
Partner organisation: AETOI Thessalonikis
Summary of activities:
Discussion and workshops on the development of adaptive educational programmes.
Lecture on improving social skills and teamwork.
Discussion on “Building inclusive emotional resilience”.
Lecture and workshop on “Facilitating career and lifelong learning opportunities”.
13. Mobility in France – Sports tourism for people with disabilities
Period: 23-29 June 2024
Activity type: Courses and training
Partner organisation: Lycee Polyvalent Clement Ader
Summary of activities:
Discussion on the importance of inclusion in sustainable tourism.
Lecture and workshop on the principles of sustainable tourism management.
Practical workshops on sustainable sports tourism for adults.
Study visits to municipalities and discussions with local authorities on waste management projects.
14. Mobility in Spain – Optimising the development and management of an adult membership platform using Berrly software
Period: 23-29 July 2024
Activity type: Courses and training
Partner organisation: Asociacion De Jugadores De Futbol Sala
Number of participants: 1 participant
Summary of activities:
Improvement of adult education programmes: Development and improvement of training programmes.
Software integration: Learning skills to install and configure Berrly software.
Professional Development and Certification: Participate in continuing professional development trainings and workshops.
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