The Learning Impact for You(th)!

A training course focused on increasing the impact of non-formal learning experiences of young people by sharing practical methods on how to support young people to reflect, record and communicate their learning.

Context

It is important for young people to feel inspired to learn, to recognise and develop their talents, skills and attitudes towards themselves and towards building an active society in solidarity with others. Knowledge about who they are as a person and identifying their learning needs will help young people feel more connected to themselves and society and act upon it.

The new EU Youth Strategy 2019 – 2027: “Engaging, Connecting and Empowering young people” has identified 5 main actions. One of the main actions is to increase the recognition of non-formal learning.

Non-formal learning activities are particularly suitable for the development of competences and raising awareness of qualities. To increase the impact of these activities it is important to focus on recognizing and on the  recognition of the learning that took place, by reflecting, recording and communicating learning.

Those working with young people (youth workers, youth leaders, mentors, coaches, teachers, etc.) play an important role in facilitating this learning process with young people.

Training Course Aim and Objectives

This training course aims to encourage those working with young people (youth workers, youth leaders, mentors, coaches, teachers) to increase the impact of non-formal learning experiences for young people.

The objectives of the training course are:

- To explore learning processes and to identify what is needed to reflect, record and communicate learning.

- To reflect on one's own role as a youth worker, youth leader, mentor, coach or teacher in supporting the transfer of non-formal learning experiences into valuable insights and opportunities for development.

- To explore the value of non-formal learning using Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges and European Solidarity Corps Volunteering. 

- To engage and learn about the Youthpass process.

- To share together inspirational tools and methods.