Promoting Inclusion and Empowering Individuals, Families & Groups (1cr)

Objective

• Recognize and define the concept of inclusion across various contexts.
• Identify key interactions between inclusion and social, cultural, economic, and ecological factors.
• Develop an understanding of empowerment.
• Identify supporting factors that foster empowerment in diverse environments.
• Gain insight into systemic approaches to inclusion and empowerment.
• Understand the importance of viewing individuals and groups within broader systems.
• Explore interconnections between inclusion, empowerment, and systemic thinking.
• Understand the roles of peer groups, citizen science, and multipliers.
• Identify how these elements contribute to inclusive and empowering practices.

Content

Inclusion is a fundamental human right. In addition, empowering older people and their communities is an essential part of adapting to climate change.

The topics of the course include
- Participation and empowerment and how to enable them
- supporting the active participation of individuals, families and groups
- a systematic approach and the role of peer support and citizen science

This course is suitable if you work in the social and health sector and want to deepen your understanding of inclusion and empowerment. You will strengthen your methodological competence in supporting empowerment and inclusion of individuals, families and communities.

Further information

The microcredential is implemented as part of the international chAnGE project. The study materials are provided via the Moodle platform of a partner university, which is why you will be directed to Webropol to accept the privacy statement. Without your consent, participation in the course is not possible. Karelia will transfer your name, email address, and information about the selected courses to the partner university. The course is at EQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree level).