TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Juan Ratto-Nielsen
Aims:
The aim of this training course is to provide practical tools to participants to improve their communication skills in English for international youth work within the framework of Youth in Action Programme.
Objectives.
1. To provide participants with practical tools to “unblock” and improve their English language skills.
2. To develop strategies to handle communications in international Youth Work.
3. To help participants improve their existing communication skills in English in order to develop international projects in the field of youth work.
4. To rehearse practical situations where English communication is required (presentations of their jobs and tasks, presentations of their organisations, project design and presentation, etc.)
5. To provide information and vocabulary about the Youth in Action Programme.
6. To develop English communication strategies to tackle cultural differences in order to facilitate understanding in intercultural and international environments.
7. To facilitate the building of long-lasting partnerships among participants’ organisations for future collaboration in YIA projects.
23 participants from different European countries (Slovakia, Spain, Czech Republic, Sweden, Poland, France, Spain, Romania, Italy, Hungary and Estonia)
The methodology used in this training activity is based on non-formal education and it is fully functional and topic-related. The TC is aimed at encouraging communication among the participants through simulation activities and communication exercises.
By the end of the TC, participants felt more confident when speaking, especially in front of a group; communication was less stressful. The majority of the participants were motivated and took an active part in the course and will go on to organise projects or exchanges based on the activities during the course. Youthpass certificates were issued accordingly.
Full time trainer specialised in Intercultural Communication and Teamwork.