Step into colourful societies training course

Description of the tool

Aims and objectives of the training course:
-To develop understanding of cultural diversity and critical reflection on existing theories and terminology
-To increase awareness on what is influencing one’s own behaviour in intercultural situations
-To reflect on global aspects of cultural diversity (me and the world)
-To develop positive attitudes and responses (actions) to the existing challenges in culturally diverse societies
-To develop skills how to address cultural diversity in youth work, using non formal education as methodology and active youth participation as an attitude
-To explore educational tools for intercultural learning, and reflect on transferability in youth work
-To get acquainted with sources of financial/informational support (European Youth Foundation, Youth in Action programme, European youth organisations’ networks)
-To build cooperation among participants for mutual learning and joint actions

Methodology of the training course: The course was based on the principles and practise of non formal education taking account participants needs, motivations and previous experiences as starting point of the programme.
-Active methods for group dynamics
-Work in mixed groups
-Learner – centred and based on the experiences of participants
-Based on a personal responsibility for learning, supported by a strong group dimension and a collective approach;
-Enabling participants to apply and transfer what they learnt to their youth work practise
-Taking into account the needs and motivations of participants and be open to regular feedback and evaluation
-Learning in/from community
-Mutual learning
-Meta-level – adaptation of topics, facts - global reality (awareness)
-Using diversity of peer groups for the learning
-Case studies