In an ever-changing world, the role of a teacher extends far beyond the classroom. Today's educators are tasked with fostering an environment where students of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. To meet this challenge effectively, diversity awareness has emerged as a vital aspect of the teaching profession.

The Hand in Hand: Empowering Teachers (HAND:ET) project recognizes the essential role that diversity awareness plays in the development of educators. This project focuses on supporting teachers in the development of social and emotional competencies while also fostering diversity awareness (SEDA). The key is to empower teachers, enabling them to navigate the complexities of their everyday working lives and meet new challenges with flexibility and confidence.

Diversity awareness is about more than just acknowledging differences; it's about understanding, respecting, and celebrating them.

The HAND:ET project not only recognizes the importance of diversity awareness but also empowers teachers to embrace it. By cultivating these skills, educators are better prepared to face the challenges of the modern classroom and contribute to a more inclusive and harmonious society.

Watch the video below to learn what is the connection between socio-emotional competencies and diversity awareness, why is self-awareness important and how HAND:ET program helped teachers to approach diversity in the classrooms.