Inclutrain is a fusion of the terms inclusion and training. It means inclusive training. The Inclutrain project focuses on person-centred vocational training for people requiring support. The training process is designed to do justice to the concept of inclusion. The methodological foundations were developed within the project. What makes it unique is that the starting point of the method is empathising with and putting oneself in the other person’s shoes.
The Inclutrain methods invite us to adopt new perspectives on interpersonal relationships. They serve as inspiration and encouragement to recognise qualities in people and learn to nurture them. This is particularly important in educational professions, though by no means limited to this field. After all, being able to empathise with one’s fellow human beings in order to perceive their personal qualities is a skill that is helpful in many situations. Learning to recognise and utilise one’s own behaviours and qualities is also enriching in many ways.
About the project
As a basis for practical experience, training sessions were conducted on the social farming estates of the project partners. The training sessions each lasted three days and were designed to be international and inclusive. Around half of the participants were people requiring support, the other half work support mentors. The participants travelled from Austria, Germany, Italy, Norway and the Netherlands. What was learnt during the training sessions was subsequently put into practice in the facilities.
