Competencies that will be developed by participants of the course:

• Understanding principles, values and characteristics of non-formal learning & practising facilitation of non-formal learning for young people;

• Understanding how the needs and interests of young people (including young people with special needs) could be better addressed by non-formal learning methods;

• Choosing adequate non-formal methods for supporting the learning process at school: icebreakers, energizers, team-building games, feedback techniques, etc.;

• Developing personal reflective practice, learning how to use it for fostering students’ development & acquiring mindfulness techniques for reducing stress & anxiety;

• Collaborative & experiential learning will promote interaction among participants in the whole programme & create favourable preconditions for further cooperation.

Other details:

• Target groups: teachers (pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, special needs), adult educators, teacher trainers, career officers, educational guides and counsellors, headteachers and principals.

• Supportive learning materials of the programme will be sent to the participants in advance.

• The training itself will not be built on lectures or presentations, but on searching effective solutions and inspiration for the participants' practice, discovering experiences of other countries and spending valuable time together.

• We make tailor-made programmes according to the organisation's needs if the whole group is from one organisation.

• Participation fee: 560 €. The amount includes preparation for the course, training, training materials, organizational costs, and cultural and social programme. Accommodation and meals are not included.