Trainers:
Contact person: alujanac@gmail.com
The course will be organized in collaboration with the CLPE.
Create spaces where every learner feels welcome.
Explore practical ways to make classrooms and libraries more accessible, inclusive and responsive to different learning needs. This five-day course brings together educators and library professionals to explore learning-space design, sustainability and inclusive practice and it will be organized in London, United Kingdom | 2–6 August 2027
Developed by Dr Maria Fe Nicolau, Inclusive Learning Spaces was first held in Helsinki in June 2025. Participants explored how small, practical steps can foster inclusion through respect for diversity, attention to individual learners’ needs and collaboration.
The programme included visits to Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Helsinki University Library and the multicultural Keinutie Primary School. Participants also learned about the International Association of School Librarianship and IFLA’s School Libraries and Education and Training Sections, and agreed on plans for continued international collaboration.
The trainers, top global experts in the field of education and librarianship, shared their extensive experience in creating an inclusive learning space. Each participant received a Certificate and the Europass Mobility Document (on demand).
Overall purpose of the workshop
Classroom design was associated with differences in pupils’ learning progress in a study by Barrett and colleagues (2015), highlighting the importance of considering the physical learning environment alongside teaching practice.
To enable educators, librarians and administrators put these findings into practice, the 5-day training, offers an excellent opportunity to explore how library design can impact student learning.
Session 1: Introduction to Inclusive Learning Spaces: Define inclusivity in education; understand key principles.
Session 2: Creating inclusive learning spaces
Session 3: Diverse collection development to enhance well-being
Session 4: Exploring Good Practice Examples (Asian, Australian, European, African and American experiences)
Session 5: Inclusive Leadership practices in learning spaces that promote collaboration, comfort, and accessibility by incorporating flexible seating arrangements and adaptable layouts for diverse learning needs.
Session 6: Educational visits to schools and libraries
Session 7: Actions for Inclusion: fostering diversity in school
Multicultural activities
Methodology & Assessment
* Theoretical introduction to the field of designing inclusive learning spaces.
* Analysis of best and poor practice examples.
* Site visits and observations in schools and libraries.
* Hands-on workshops.
* Group discussions and one-on-one consultations.
