TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Sandra Gojić
Aim: The aim of the training was to support youth workers in understanding how to use different body movement and drama techniques for facilitating learning and personal development when working with diverse groups of young people.
Objectives of the training were as follows:
To support young peoples physical and mental health and wellbeing through the medium of drama.
To understand and implement different body movement methodologies that will support social inclusion amongst the groups of young people participants work with.
To be able to provide tools for youth workers to create a safe and supportive space for young peoples self expression.
To explore the benefits and challenges of using these methods in your work with young people.
To provide a space for youth workers to learn more about Erasmus+ in a youth work context.
This was a training for youth workers working with young people on a regular basis.
Trainers' team was composed of s trainers, from Ireland.
Participants came from following European countries:Bulgaria, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland, Portugal, Hungary, Estonia and Poland
Training methods were based on non-formal education and embodied learning principles. Some of the methods we used were: drama, dance improvisation, improv theatre, reflective practice and group work.
Participants are more aware of benefits and challenges of including embodied learning principles in the context of youth work and are empowered to use drama and dance techniques in their local environments.
I was responsible for planning, developing and delivering sessions related to embodied learning, dance improvisation, creative expression.
Sandra is a fabulous trainer. Her level of professionalism is extremely high and I would have no hesitation in recommending her for any trainer role.