Non-formal learning methods for supportive learning environment

Aims & objectives

The main objective of the course was to introduce the resources of non-formal learning methods for supporting teacher's work, students' development and learning process at schools and educational institutions.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

Teachers and school staff from France, Ireland and Spain

Training methods used & main activities

Non-formal learning methods: games, energizers, outdoor games, discussions, practical simulation, reflection methods

Outcomes of the activity

Through experiential learning and practice participants became skilled in variety of non-formal methods, games and tools aimed at creating and sustaining functional, favourable and encouraging learning environment. By the end of the course every participant created a personal “Toolbox of non-formal methods”.
Competencies that were developed by participants of the course:
Understanding principles, values and characteristics of non-formal learning;
Understanding how needs and interests of young people could be better addressed by non-formal learning methods;
Practicing facilitation of non-formal learning for young people;
Choosing adequate non-formal methods for supporting learning process at school: icebreakers, energizers, team-buiding games, forming group activities, feedback techniques etc.;
Developing of personal reflective practice and learning how to use it for fostering positive students' development;
Developing communication skills in multicultural and multilingual context.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Full tame trainer.
Sessions:
Getting to know each other
Teambuilding
Formal, non-formal and informal learning
Different kinds of NFL methods
Design of games
Choosing the right method, adjusting to different groups of students
Preparation of personal tool-box of NFL methods
Reflection sessions

I worked on this training for 5 days as a full time trainer.