LUMI – Promoting Diversity Acceptance and Wellbeing
LUMI (Learning to Understand Myself and be Inclusive) offers a proven, evidence-based programme that helps primary school teachers strengthen self acceptance and acceptance of diversity directly in the classroom, thereby sustainably improving the school climate and children’s wellbeing.
Meet the LUMI Team
LUMI was developed by an interdisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in developmental psychology, diversity research, and educational practice. The team combines strong scientific foundations with close collaboration with primary schools.
Christopher Osterhaus, Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Vechta. His work focuses on socialcognitive development, self acceptance, and diversity in childhood.
Serena Lecce, Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Pavia. Her research addresses social cognition, perspective taking, and learning disabilities in educational contexts.
Joanna Smogorzewska, Professor of Education at the University of Warsaw. Her work focuses on peer relations, social cognition, and inclusive learning environments in schools.
Jana Warnke, researcher at the University of Vechta, contributes to programme development, implementation, and evaluation.
Cedric Staas, research assistant at the University of Vechta, involved in data collection, analysis, and the translation of research into classroom practice.
Valuing Diversity and Fostering Self Acceptance
LUMI supports primary schools in strengthening empathy and encouraging pupils’ individuality. The programme fosters self acceptance and appreciation of diversity, contributing to a stronger school community.
Structured Training for Teachers
The programme offers practical methods to promote self acceptance and acceptance of diversity directly in everyday teaching.
Evidence Based Teaching Materials
Materials grounded in scientific research that sustainably enhance pupils’ wellbeing.
An Inclusive and Positive Approach
Creating a warm and respectful learning environment that values and strengthens empathy and diversity.
LUMI – Diversity and Wellbeing in Primary Schools
LUMI offers a practical, whole-school programme to promote self acceptance and diversity, sustainably empowering teachers and schools.
Strengthening Self Acceptance
An evidence based module that supports pupils in developing a positive view of themselves.
Valuing Diversity
Promoting respect and understanding for different backgrounds in everyday school life.
Enhancing Wellbeing
Methods to strengthen pupils’ emotional and social wellbeing.
Inspiring Success Stories from Primary Schools
Learn how to successfully implement the LUMI programme step by step in your school.
Structured Implementation in the Classroom
The programme is implemented through five well designed classroom sessions that are easy to integrate into everyday teaching and enjoyable for both teachers and pupils.
Measurable Impact on Openness to Diversity
Pre and post assessments show a significant increase in children’s openness towards diversity, alongside more positive attitudes towards themselves and others.
Positive Experiences for Teachers and Pupils
Teachers and children experience the programme as engaging and fun, with playful activities that strengthen relationships and contribute to a more positive classroom climate.
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