True educational equity is not about expecting children to leave their identity at the school gate; it is about building environments where their lived experiences become the foundation for learning and belonging.
This belief lies at the very core of the European TAPPEO project (Teacher Academy for Plurilingual Preschools: A Path Towards Equal Opportunities). Through Work Package 3 (Inclusion & Linguistic Diversity), led by Ankara University, the consortium works to empower educators to turn linguistic and cultural diversity into a shared strength rather than a barrier.
To dive deeper into this mission, Ankara University is hosting an open online webinar designed for early childhood teachers, researchers, and student educators on Friday, 16 October 2026, at 16:00 CET. The programme includes:
- “What is Culturally Responsive Teaching and What is Not!” – Assist. Prof. Dr. Serdar Malkoç (Ankara University) clarifies the essential principles of Culturally Responsive Teaching.
- “Who am I as a Teacher? Exploring Positionality in Culturally Diverse Classrooms” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Keleşoğlu (Ankara University) guides educators through a reflective examination of their own identities.
Event Details & Access
- Date & Time: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 16:00 CET
- Host: Ankara University (TAPPEO WP3 Lead)
- Platform: Microsoft Teams (Open access, no prior registration required)
- Direct Access Link: 👉 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372803628460134?p=ybQtyj9fNuLneNY1xV
(Meeting ID: 372 803 628 460 134 | Passcode: ybQtyj9fNuLneNY1xV)
Organized within the project Teacher Academy for Plurilingual Preschools: A Path Towards Equal Opportunities (TAPPEO – Grant Agreement No. 101196622), co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.