Erasmus in Action: Promoting Occupational Health and Safety for Students with Special Needs
The Erasmus programme has been a fundamental pillar in promoting student mobility in Europe, allowing students from different cultural and educational backgrounds to have access to enriching experiences. One of the most significant aspects addressed in this area is occupational health and safety, especially when it comes to students with special needs. The “Erasmus in Action” project, which was implemented between January and November 2024, has as its main objective to ensure that these students not only have equal learning opportunities, but that they are also fully prepared to face the challenges that the job market presents them. Challenges and Opportunities for Students with Special Needs in the Workplace Students with special needs often face structural and systemic barriers that hinder their insertion and success in the job market. In Portugal, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) from 2021, only 15% of these students had access to adequate training in occupational health and safety (OSH). This not only limits their professional prospects, but exposes them to significant risks. 🌍 Limited access to training : Many students do not have access to courses that adequately address safety practices.💼 Inadequate teacher preparation: The lack of specific training for educators impacts the quality of teaching.
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Negative perception of employers : There is a prejudiced mentality that makes it difficult for these students to be accepted in the professional environment.The “Erasmus in Action” project was developed precisely to address these gaps. With a focus on OSH, innovative methodologies were implemented
- that seek to train both students and teachers. The mobility carried out in Germany under the coordination of Sompon Socialservices Baden-Württemberg was an important milestone, where practical activities and workshops were carried out that demonstrated the importance of adapted safety practices. Discover how the Erasmus program promotes occupational health and safety for students with special needs. Learn about inclusive initiatives that ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.Innovative Methodologies for Inclusion
- One of the most effective approaches adopted was the creation of interactive audiovisual materials and practical workshops. During the activities, students were exposed to techniques highlighted in adapted work environments, allowing a realistic experienceof the conditions they will encounter in the future. This experience is essential, as it promotes a deeper understanding of safety practices.
- Methodology DescriptionExpected Impact
🎥 Audiovisual Materials Development of videos and simulations that illustrate OSH practices. Increased understanding and interest in safety topics.
Immersive activities that teach OSH practices in real contexts.
Practical preparation for the job market. 📚 Storytelling Use of engaging narratives to convey important safety messages.
| Increased information retention and awareness. | These methodologies have not only strengthened education, but also promoted a more | collaborative and participatory educational environment. |
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| In addition, by involving teachers in this process, the project aims to make them agents of knowledge multiplication. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H5ESE3LtEU | International Mobility: A Step Towards Inclusion |
| Between 11 and 15 November 2024, the mobility programme held in Germany became an important reference point for participants. The aim was not only to share techniques and practices, but also to promote cultural interaction between students from different nations. In this context, international collaboration stood out as an essential strategy to promote inclusion. 🤝 Cultural Exchange: Students from Portugal, Turkey and Spain shared their experiences. 🌟 Visits to Training Centres: Opportunities to observe OSH practices in adapted environments. ✈️ Transnational Impact: Exchange of best practices that can be implemented at home. This interaction not only expands knowledge, but also creates a sense of belonging and international community. Collaboration between institutions such as the University of Coimbra, the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, and others, enables enriching learning. Country | Partner Institution | Activity Carried Out |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa | Interactive workshops on OSH |
🇩🇪 Germany Sompon Socialservices Baden-WürttembergVisits to adapted workplaces
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Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
Seminars on inclusion 🇪🇸 Spain University of Lisbon
- Exchange of good practices These collective efforts aim not only to ensure inclusion, but also to establish alearning community
- that perpetuates best practices, thus expanding their repercussions beyond the classroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygc8Lpgv8cEThe Role of Educational Institutions in Promoting Safety and Health
- Educational institutions play a critical role in the education and preparation of students with special needs. Implementing educational programs that emphasize occupational safety is essential to ensure that these students are ready to face the job market. The “Erasmus in Action” project highlights the importance of these initiatives as a model of inclusion. 🏫Training for Educators
: Investing in teacher training is vital. ⚖️Inclusive Policies : Need to create specific policies that favor inclusion.👩🏫
| Curriculum Development | : Curricula that integrate OSH practices from primary education onwards. | In addition, the development of adaptive methodologies that take into account the particularities of these students can have a significant impact on their education. It is essential to ensure that curricula are flexible and encompass a diversity of teaching approaches. Institution |
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| Initiative | Impact | 💡 Escola Superior de Saúde de Alcoitão |
| Adapted OSH courses | Practical training for students | 🌐 Universidade do Porto |
| Seminars on inclusion | Raising awareness | 📊 Universidade da Beira Interior |
| Interactive materials for students | Learning facilitation | These actions not only prepare students for a safer experience at work, but also cultivate a culture that values inclusion, diversity and safety. This type of development has the potential to transform the way future generations view and approach work, creating a more humanized environment for everyone. |
Evaluating and Sustaining Inclusion Practices Continuous evaluation of inclusion initiatives is crucial for the sustainability of the practices developed within the Erasmus program. The last mobility carried out was part of a reflection process that seeks continuous improvement. It is vital not only to measure the effectiveness of the actions implemented, but also to collect feedback from students and teachers about their experience. 📈
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: Define indicators that accurately measure results.
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- Feedback from Participants : Create open channels for everyone to give their opinion.🌍
- Dissemination of Good Practices : Share results with other institutions to promote continuous improvement.The end of the mobility was marked by an evaluation session, where the participants reflected on the lessons learned and the challenges faced. The project aligned with the European Union’s objectives of promoting inclusion and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of safe integration into the labor market for these students. Reaching this level was not easy, but the success achieved so far is a strong indication that it is worth continuing on this path.
- Aspect GoalResult
💪 Awareness of OSH
| Increase awareness by 30% | ✅ Successfully achieved | 👥 Student Participation |
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| 50 students involved in the activities | ✅ Goal achieved with 60 students | 🗣️ Improvements in Educational Practices |
| Develop innovative methodologies | ✅ Method adopted by several institutions | With the final seminar scheduled for March 2025, it is expected that the knowledge acquired will be applied and multiplied in other institutions, expanding the impact of the project. The continued dissemination of good practices is essential to ensure that all students, regardless of their needs, can have equal access to a safe and inclusive work environment. |
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