Ensuring Equal Opportunities within the Educational and Schooling System - BMEGT51XX82042-19

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the legal framework governing discrimination and unequal treatment, as well as the concept and consequences of the prohibition of discrimination. It introduces international and national regulations on discrimination, with special emphasis on legislation concerning children. Students will gain insight into the forms of segregation within the public education system, the means of ensuring equal opportunities, and pedagogical strategies that support educational integration. The course also covers central governmental programs related to education policy, initiatives aimed at promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities, and both EU and national strategies addressing early school leaving.

1. Understands the international principles of non-discrimination. Is familiar with national strategies addressing discrimination. Has knowledge of the Hungarian legal framework regarding discrimination and equal opportunities. Understands the manifestation of segregation and integration within the public education system. Is familiar with issues related to ethnic segregation in the field of public education. Is aware of equal opportunity programs available within the framework of the public education system. Understands the institutional responsibilities related to early school leaving and the operation of the early warning system.

1. Demonstrates sensitivity to the principles articulated in international documents on equal opportunities. Is capable of identifying and analyzing possible measures to eliminate various forms of discrimination. Is able to take action against ethnic segregation. Is competent in utilizing legal remedies and forums available for addressing discrimination. Is able to support institutional leadership in tackling early school leaving.

1. Collaborates actively with instructors and fellow students in the process of knowledge development. In group-based tasks, learning or work situations, demonstrates a determined, constructive, cooperative, and proactive attitude both as a leader and as a team member. Is open and receptive to new developments and innovations in education and training.

1. Independently reflects on tasks and problems and solves them based on the available sources. Is open to well-founded critical feedback. In group work, mobilizes theoretical and practical knowledge and skills autonomously and in cooperation with others (or occasionally by leading them) to achieve the common goal.

Lectures, communication in written and oral form, use of IT tools and techniques, optional individual and group assignments.

• • dr. Kalicz Éva: Esélyegyenlőség - Diszkrimináció – Szegregáció – Integráció, BME Műszaki Pedagógia Tanszék, Budapest 2019. (jegyzet)
• • Magyarország Alaptörvénye
• • Az egyenlő bánásmódról és az esélyegyenlőség előmozdításáról szóló 2003. évi CXXV törvény
• • A nemzeti köznevelésről szóló 2011. évi CXC. törvény
• • Befogadó oktatással az iskolai szegregáció ellen Európában – letölthető: https://www.ajbh.hu
• • Magyar nemzeti társadalmi felzárkózási stratégia II. Tartósan rászorulók – szegény l családban élő gyermekek - romák https://www.kormany.hu/download/1/9c/20000/Magyar%20NTFS%20II%20_2%20mell%20_NTFS%20II.pdf. https://www.oktatas.hu/kozneveles/vegzettseg_nelkuli_iskolaelhagyas
• • Nanszákné dr. habil Cserfalvi Ilona professzor emerita: A vezetői munka jellemzői a halmozottan hátrányos helyzetű tanulók körében, BME APPI MPT, 2012
• • Friss és aktuális weblapok, blogok magyar és angol nyelven

The learning outcomes specified in point 2.2 are assessed through a thematic written test following the contact hours.

Detailed description of the performance assessment during the academic term: - Attendance of at least 70% of the contact hours is compulsory (according to § 105.3 of the TVSZ) - Submission of the thematic essay - Assessment of subject knowledge, skills, attitudes and competences of the autonomy and responsibility type.

• class activity : 40

• classroom activity : 60

Due to the nature of active participation, it cannot be replaced or corrected.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 02.06.2025.

Interpretation of Discrimination, Key Concepts International Principles and Documents of International Codification Regulation within the Hungarian Legal System Equal Opportunities and the Principle of Equal Treatment in Hungarian Public Education Ethnic-Based Segregation