The seminar is a further step of the long-term project “Among Others” which aims at exploring how non-formal methods can be used to enhance and develop intercultural competence in higher education.
The seminar is a further step of the long-term five country project “Among Others” which aims at exploring how non-formal methods can be used to enhance and develop intercultural competence in higher education. Objectives of the project are: to introduce non-formal education and international cooperation into higher education; to develop intercultural competence of future youth workers and teachers to improve the quality of youth work and to encourage the use of Erasmus+ Youth Programme in working with young people.
Workshops developing intercultural competence of University students are, or will be, delivered at national level in Poland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Hungary and Czech Republic.
Objectives of the seminar are:
• To evaluate the Among Others/UNI&NFL project
• To share the concepts, contents and outcomes of national project activities
• To explore new approaches to developing Intercultural Competence at European and global level
• To promote and encourage the use of Erasmus+ Youth as a tool to develop Intercultural Competence
• To further develop the co-operation between non-formal education and higher education
Target group of the seminar:
• Trainers involved in the national project activities (Among Others/UNI&NFL)
• Staff of Higher Education Institutions interested in the development of Intercultural Competence and use of non-formal methods
• Trainers and facilitators involved in developing Intercultural Competence in non-formal education and higher education
• NA representatives/Coordinators
Applicants should be available to actively attend the full duration of the seminar, motivated to prepare themselves before the seminar, should be minimum 18 years old and should be able to communicate and work in English.
This seminar is open for the residents of the Erasmus+ Programme Countries (participants from Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, Poland and UK will be given priority).
Date & venue
- From 20 to 23 May 2015 (participants are expected to arrive on the 20 May before 16:30; departures are planned on the 23 May after lunch).
- The seminar will take place in Konstancin-Jeziorna (in the neighbourhood of Warsaw), Poland.
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Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/4847
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This Seminar is
for 30 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries
and recommended for
Trainers, • Staff of Higher Education Institutions
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
Polish National Agency of Erasmus+ Youth Programme (National Agency)
Co-organiser(s):
UK, Irish, Hungarian and Czech National Agencies of Erasmus+ Youth Programme (National Agency)
Contact for questions:
Karolina Suchecka
E-Mail:
Phone: +48 224631432
Before applying please contact the NA of your residence country to check if it is involved in this concrete project and committed to cover travel costs. NB! Learn about possible participation fee and other relevant rules.
Costs
The “UNI&NFL Developing Intercultural Competence” Seminar is financed by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme and is organised by the Polish, UK, Irish, Hungarian and Czech National Agencies of Erasmus+ Youth Programme
- Board and lodging of accepted participants will be provided and paid by the organizers.
- Travel costs can be covered by your National Agency according to their own rules (please check before applying).
- Any insurance, especially medical, is a private responsibility of each participant.
(Info for sending NAs: this activity is financed under TCA 2014)
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:
