Empower & Include: Training for Non-Formal Educators of Vulnerable Adults
Participants: adult education trainers.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will:
Create actionable plans for implementing NFE methods and foster future collaboration.
Understand the principles of non-formal education and its role in promoting inclusion among disadvantaged groups.
Acquire skills in designing and delivering experiential learning activities.
Learn to integrate creative methods (art, music, drama) to enhance engagement and inclusion.
Facilitate participatory learning and implement peer education strategies.
Manage group dynamics and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
Incorporate digital tools to support inclusive non-formal education.
Enhance communication skills to better support learners from diverse backgrounds.
Develop evaluation tools for programs and use feedback to improve inclusion.
Curricula
Day 1: Introduction to Non-Formal Education and Inclusion
– Introduction to Non-Formal Education (NFE): Principles and benefits.
– Understanding inclusion: Definitions, importance, and challenges.
– Workshop: Identifying the needs of disadvantaged adult learners.
Day 2: Experiential Learning
– Introduction to experiential learning: Kolb’s learning cycle.
– Using experiential learning to engage adults from marginalized communities.
– Workshop: Designing experiential learning activities.
Day 3: Creative Methods for Engagement
– Creative approaches in NFE: Using art, music, and drama to foster inclusion.
– Case studies: Successful creative programs for marginalized adults.
– Role-play: Using drama as a tool for personal expression and inclusion.
Day 4: Participatory Learning and Peer Education
– Introduction to participatory learning and peer education.
– The role of peer education in empowering disadvantaged adults.
– Workshop: Developing peer education programs.
Day 5: Interactive Methods and Group Dynamics
– Interactive methods for inclusive training: Games, simulations, and group exercises.
– Workshop: Developing interactive and inclusive group activities.
– Group exercise: Managing group dynamics in challenging situations.
Day 6: Digital Tools for Non-Formal Education
– Exploring digital tools for NFE: Online platforms, apps, and multimedia.
– The digital divide and strategies to overcome barriers for disadvantaged learners.
– Workshop: Integrating digital tools into non-formal education programs.
Day 7: Inclusive Communication and Language Barriers
– Techniques for effective communication with disadvantaged adults.
– Addressing language and cultural barriers in learning environments.
– Workshop: Developing inclusive communication strategies.
Day 8: Evaluation and Feedback Methods
– Introduction to evaluation methods in NFE.
– Importance of feedback in fostering inclusion and continuous improvement.
– Workshop: Developing evaluation tools for non-formal education activities.
Day 9: Action Plan and Future Collaboration
– Recap of key learnings: Discussion on applying non-formal methods for inclusion.
– Developing an action plan for integrating NFE methods in local contexts.
– Networking and discussion: Opportunities for future collaboration and Erasmus+ projects.
– Group reflection on the course, feedback session, and certificate distribution.
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