Young Leaders in Action
- Training course for leaders of youth groups with fewer opportunities –
27.02.2011. - 06.03.2011.
Estimated daily time table
th
27 of February 2011, arrival day
Time Learning/session objectives Session Methodology
Day 1
Morning To introduce participants, partners, team, Introduction to the TC Games
aims, programme and methodology Presentation
To inform participants about logistic details
(accommodation, travel, costs, free time
possibilities…)
To initiate group dynamic and warm up for Group building activity Exercise
learning experience Reflection
Afternoon To collect needs and realize starting Assessment of learning need Questionnaire
learning points of each participant of participants Exercise
To collect expectations and contributions Expectations Small groups work
from participants Reflection
To support participants to create personal Self – directed learning Presentation
learning aims and learning plan for this Individual work
training course Coaching
To reflect on learning needs Reflection Groups
To share feelings and needs (every day, except free
afternoon)
Evening Welcome party
Day 2
Morning To create common understanding of what Youth exchanges and leaders European caffe
is an youth exchange and define role of the
leader
To discuss how an exchange can lead to Priorities and features of European caffe
objectives of the Programme Youth in Action in practice
To exchange previous experiences and
plans for future exchanges
Afternoon To create common understanding what is Inclusion of young people with Exercise
meant by inclusion of disadvantage youth fewer possibilities on youth Discussions
To identify challenges and solutions when exchanges Small groups work
involving disadvantage youth on
exchanges
To exchange experiences
Evening To share ideas on inclusion of youth with Movie evening on inclusion in Presentation
fewer possibilities in European youth work European youth work Movies
Day 3
Morning To introduce participants to concept of Intercultural learning Simulation
intercultural learning Reflection
To discuss how to facilitate ICL process of Presentation
young people on youth exchanges Small groups work
Afternoon To give participants opportunity to discover Guided tour and free afternoon
the town, it’s mix of culture, tradition and
conflict
Evening To give participants opportunity to discover Dinner in Novi Sad
the town, it’s mix of culture and tradition
Day 4
Morning To introduce participants to group dynamic Group dynamic of youth Exercise
To identify main elements of leadership groups Reflection
Presentation
Small groups work
To exchange ideas how to ensure Participation Exercise
participation of young project in each step Reflection
of exchange Presentation
Small groups work
Afternoon To introduce steps of project cycle Project cycle management Exercise
To practice project management and team Reflection
work Presentation
To get familiar with project cycle of 3.1. Small groups work
youth exchanges
Evening To exchange experiences of travel culture Intercultural evening Theatre play
in Europe and elements of
regional/national cultures
Day 5
Morning To introduce basic concept of non formal Learning of young people Presentation
education and self directed learning during exchange Small groups work
To become aware of possible learning
outcome of exchanges
To practice setting up objectives of
exchange
To practice design of daily programme and Programme of youth exchange Presentation
activities Small groups work
To practice team work and decision
making in intercultural team
Afternoon To get familiar with risk management and Protection and safety on youth Small groups work
become able to identify add hoc solutions exchange or exercise
To get basic information on purpose and Monitoring and evaluation Presentation
tools for monitoring and evaluation on tools on youth exchange Small groups work
exchanges
Evening To share experience in facing and fighting Fight against discrimination Theatre play
discrimination between young people Reflection
Day 6
Morning To give participants space to apply new Simulation of youth exchange Simulation and
knowledge and skills small groups
Reflection
Planning responsibilities as Presentation
To set up leader action plan for future leader Individual work
forthcoming exchanges Reflection
Afternoon To provide participants space to reflect on Reflection on learning process Presentation
learning process, learning outcomes and Individual work
new learning objectives Coaching
To prepare information for Youthpass for
participants
To evaluate outcomes of the training Evaluation Exercise
course Recognition Questionnaires
To give certificates and close activity Closure Group reflection
Evening Farewell party
h
06t of March 2011, departure day
Logistics
Participants will be accommodated in Ecological center (www.ekoloskicentar.org), a hostel
type building. On the ground floor, there is a reception office, and a unique space of a Youth Club,
specially equipped for non formal education of young people. On the first floor, there is a modern,
fully equipped conference room. It can receive up to 50 persons. Guests can also use a kitchenette
which is connected to the conference room. On the second floor and the loft there are 30 beds
divided in 6 rooms. Participants will have breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant, situated
across the road of Ecological center. There will also be coffee breaks, which will be served in the
kichenette. Participants are expected to arrive to the bus or train station in Sremski Karlovci. For
the guided tour around Novi Sad, we will organise mini vans.
