Community Sponsorship and Integration Support in Education Pathways
IN THIS LESSON/MODULE:
This module explores how integration support mechanisms can help students from refugee or at-risk backgrounds access, navigate, and thrive in education pathways. It focuses on academic, social, and cultural integration in higher education settings.
Learning objectives:
Understand what integration support entails in education pathway contexts.
Identify key elements and actors involved in effective integration.
Analyse different models and draw lessons for application.
Understand the additional value of Community Sponsorship for Education Pathways.
Content:
Key Concepts and Definitions
Design & Implementation Considerations
Design
Implementation
Challenges to consider
Best Practice Models
Education Pathway Belgium
French Programme(AUF with UNHCR France)
DAAD programmes in Germany: Welcome – Students welcome refugees
Higher education in emergencies programs Portugal
STAR Mentoring Programme UK
SKILLPATH Refugee Student Settlement Pathway (RSSP) in Australia
Peer mentoring and buddy systems in The Netherlands
Challenges
Monitoring, Evaluation and Sustainability