Portfolio of (name): Support worker (if applicable): Support Agency:
28th -31st March 2012
4.3 Training: Intercultural Dialogue Through Sport Country: UK 4.3 Training Co-ordinator: Clair Brown Participant contact details: Address: E-mail: Phone:
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The 4.3 Training
The 4.3 Training
What is the Action 4.3 - Training and Networking Activities?
4.3 Trainings …a passport to European learning opportunities What kind of projects are supported?
Youth Support System is specifically targeted at building the capacity of youth workers and organisations to develop quality activities, thus improving the overall quality of the programme.
Sub-Action 4.3 supports the training of those active in youth work and youth organisations, in particular the exchange of experiences, expertise and good practice as well as activities which may lead to long-lasting quality projects, partnerships, and networks. (from British Council website)
Building co-operation and project partnerships Activities for partner-finding, investigating new project ideas, setting up networks, exchanging experience and practice on aspects of youth work, sharing approaches to policy issues. Training to develop high quality youth activities Activities to help youth workers and support persons acquire skills, knowledge, and competencies to develop Youth in Action programme projects, e.g. project management, intercultural learning and communication skills, mentoring or supervisory skills, capacity to work with disadvantaged young people, etc.
(from British Council website)
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Your 4.3 Training experience We are here to support you right through your 4.3 Training project . Actually joining us for the training is just part of the picture. The preparation you do and meetings you attend are all things that help you gain experience, show commitment and prepare yourself as well as developing key competencies which will benefit your future. These are all skills a potential employer or college admissions officer will value. Before you leave and when you get back, we will work closely with the people who know you best to ensure that 4.3 Training helps you move forward and achieve the things you want to in life. We will help you recognise your achievements and make sure you are able to gain credit for the positive steps you make.
Your 4.3 Training experience This 4.3 Training Portfolio tracks your progress from the very start of your training experience, through your preparation and your placement and beyond. It is very important to look after this as it will be made up purely of your work. If you loose it, you will loose all the evidence of everything you have achieved.
As part of your preparation and to show your commitment to every step of your 4.3 Training journey, please make sure you complete the tasks on the following pages with your support worker.
It can’t happen without you! Your input is vital in the process. You are doing something amazing: you are taking yourself out of your comfort zone, doing something unlike anything you’ve ever done before. You are going to be staying and training with people who speak different languages and have a different way of life. Good preparation is essential and the commitment you show to the project before you go is as important and valuable as actually being there.
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Task 1 –The 4.3 Training
Find the answers to the following questions. Some you will need to research on the internet and information from Everything’s Possible. Others you will be able to think about yourself The title of my 4.3 Training is: Intercultural Dialogue Through Sport It is in (country, region and town): The person responsible there will be: The 4.3 Training contact details are:
The types of learning activities I will be doing are:
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The 4.3 Training portfolio is going to help you consider and develop your key competencies in the following areas: Communication in the mother tongue; How effectively have I used my own language? What opportunities have I had to use it? Communication in the foreign languages; How well have I coped using my host country’s language, did I learn phrases from other participants languages? What difficulties did I have and how did I overcome them? Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology; What sort of problems have I faced and how have I solved them? When have I used my number skills? Digital competence; What information sources did I use to prepare myself for this training? Did I use computers and the internet before the project? Did I learn anything about the use of I.T in other countries? Learning to learn; What were my goals before the project and did I achieve them? Which activities do I feel I got the most out of? How will I use what I have learnt? Interpersonal, intercultural and social competences and Civic competence; What have I learned about other cultures? When have I been successful in communicating with others? What have I done to resolve any conflicts within the group? Sense of Initiative and entrepreneurship; When have I turned ideas into action? Have I taken any risks and what have I learned from them? Cultural awareness and expression - How willing was I to get involved with different cultures? What cultural differences have I learned between my sending and hosting countries and the countries of my heritage? When was I able to use different media to express myself?
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Task 2 -The Country where I live It is important to understand your own country to be able to compare it with others and see how you fit in. This task draws on knowledge about political systems, social issues and cultural issues, all of which are important in learning about Citizenship. It also requires you to use your literacy, research and summary skills, and you may learn some new things about your own country and culture. Use the internet and/or books to help you find out the following. Be creative with this– you could add graphs, pie charts, pictures, recipes – anything you like! We will share some of this in the 4.3 Training Country: Currency:
Task 2 –The Country where I live
Republic or Monarchy? Who is the head of state? Name and political orientation of the political party or parties in government. Who is the leader of the government? Main religions and percentage of population who belong to them: Unemployment levels: Crime levels and main types of crime that take place:
Population:
Social issues/problems for young people:
Countries it shares its borders with: Languages spoken: (You might need an extra sheet for this!)
Main topics in the news about your home country:
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Task 2 –The Country where I live
Task 2 –The Country where I live
Famous people from your country. What are they famous for?:
Typical food and drink from your country: (Think about why this question is difficult to answer)
Popular types of music/musicians/bands:
Typical food and drink from my town/region:
Folk music/dance/national costume:
Any other interesting facts about your country:
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Task 3 –Intercultural Dialogue Through Sport Use the internet and/or books to help you find out the following.
Task 3 –Intercultural Dialogue Through Sport
Is your county at the forefront of any sporting events/have you hosted/bid the Olympics?:
Be creative with this– you could add graphs, pie charts, pictures, recipes – anything you like! We will share some of this in the 4.3 Training Is there anything in sport your country is famous for (a famous sportsman, national sport etc)?:
Which forms of sport are most popular?:
Are there any films made in your country which have a sports focus?:
Is sport ever used to portray your country’s identity?:
Do you normally play any sport?:
Does your national TV station show more local or international sport?:
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Any other interesting facts about sport in your country:
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Task 3 窶的ntercultural Dialogue Through Sport
Do you have a sporting dream?
Could you anticipate any way of sharing this dream with others at the training?
Do you have experience of sport and disability?:
Task 4 -UK It is useful to know about the country, region and town you are coming to. Not only will it help you understand a bit about the culture of the people you meet while are here, but the knowledge will make you more aware of the world and cultural differences/similarities. Understanding other cultures makes you more open-minded and gives you a wider view of the world. This task requires you to use your literacy, research and summary skills, and you may learn some new things about political and social issues. Use the internet and/or books to find out the following. If you know of someone who comes from the country you are going to, you could ask them. You could add graphs, pictures and websites where people can find out more. Country: United Kingdom Currency and conversion rate:
Whilst in the UK you will be involved in developing a new sport do you have any suggestions for the theme?:
Population: Countries we share our borders with: Languages spoken:
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Task 4 – UK
Republic or Monarchy? Who is the head of state?
Task 4 -UK
Famous people from this country. What are they famous for?:
Name and political orientation of the political party or parties in government. Who is the leader of the government? Popular sports:
Main religions: Unemployment levels: Crime levels and main types of crime that take place:
Famous sporting movies: Social issues/problems for young people: Main topics in the news about the UK at the moment:
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Task 4 -UK
Typical food and drink from UK:
Task 4 – UK Mark Manchester and the UK on the map of Europe below. Make sure you can identify the countries surrounding it too. Please also identify where you live
Typical food and drink from the town/region where I will be staying (Manchester/Largs):
Any other interesting facts about the UK:
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Task 5 – Differences & Similarities
Task 5 – Differences & Similarities
Time to think about your opinions….
Is there anything you think is better about your home country than the UK? If so, what?
Have you learnt anything new about your country and sport? If so, what?
Were you surprised by anything you found out? If so, why?
Do you know the countries of other participants on the 4.3 Training?
What are you expecting people to be like ? Why?
What do you think are the biggest differences between your home country and the UK? When you return we’ll revisit some of these questions and see if your opinion has changed!
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Task 6 –My skills development
Task 6 –My skills development
You will gain a lot from your 4.3 Training, but so will other participants by having you there. You have a lot to offer already, and as you learn new things it may benefit the other learners as well as you. You may already have some or all of the following skills, and many of them are useful in all types of employment, and also for your future. Circle the skills you think will be useful in the Youth in Action training. Talk about why you think they are useful? How will you need them?
Motivating myself
Other languages
Interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Creativity
Cultural awareness/expression Digital Competence Manual Work Planning Skills
Team work
Working under pressure
Sporting Competence
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When you’ve completed this task it will help you to write a motivation letter for a job – highlighting these transferable skills and key competencies and examples of using them make it clear to a potential employer that you have the skills to make you a good employee.
Motivating others
Mathematical competence
Communication in own language
Which of the skills do you have? Which do you want to develop? If you feel you have the skill put a tick in the small box and an example of when you have used the skill in the large box. If you want to develop it, write D in the small box and how you can achieve this either before you join us or when you are on the training in the large box..
Communication in my own language Motivating others Mathematical skills
Public Speaking
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Task 6 –My skills and competencies development Which of the skills and competencies below do you already have? Which do you want to develop? If you feel you have the skill or competence put a tick in the small box and an example of when you have used the skill or competence in the large box. If you want to develop it, write D in the small box and how you can achieve this either before you go or when you are on your project in the large box..
Digital Competence
Sporting Competence
Planning Skills Listening skills Cultural awareness and expression
Interpersonal & social skills
Working under pressure
Creativity
Public Speaking
Team work
Communicating in other languages
Motivating myself
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Task 6–My skills development
Task 7 – My motivation
If you can think of any more skills that you either have or want to develop, fill them in here.
Complete the spider diagram with your answers to the questions. Add as many ideas as you can think of.
What skills and competencies can I gain?
What do I want to achieve?
Why am I doing this 4.3 Training ?
What skills can I give?
How can I use it in the future?
Why am I interested in this training?
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Task 7 – Preparation for the 4.3 Training When you arrive in the UK, you will meet lots of people from other countries through the training. Put together a pack of information and typical items you could take to show people what the country you live in is like. Learners will take part in themed evening and meal, when each participant prepares some food or a meal from their country to share with everyone. You could bring along some recipes of things to make for this occasions!
Task 7 – Preparation for the 4.3 Training Write a packing list for the training below (don’t forget it’s not just clothes, think of the cultural things we will need for your intercultural presentations and how you will express yourself as an individual and a country group.)
•You could go to the Tourist Information Office in your town, or the nearest big town to collect leaflets •You could print off some pictures from the internet of the flag, your town, interesting places in your country, your food •You could go and buy some typical food that people from other countries may never have tried before. Suggestions: •You could get recipes from cookery books or from the internet Is there anything you need, but don’t have?
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The next section is for you to collect together all the information you will need for the training – you may have to get in touch with us for some of the answers. 4.3 Training Pre-departure Preparation Dates:
4.3 Training – To discuss as a group Pre-departure activity information Learning outcomes By the end of the pre-departure activities you will: •Know who will be there to support you throughout the 4.3 Training, and how to contact them •Have met other learners you will travel with
Venue:
•Know what to expect and what is expected of you
Method of travel:
•Have thought about why you are doing this training, what it means to you, what you hope to gain from it and what it could mean for you in the future
Departure Time:
•Considered what qualities, skills and knowledge you will bring to the training, and what you have to offer as well as which key competencies you may develop
How will I get my ticket?:
•Know some more about the training you are going to be attending and the country you are going to
Who should I call to let them know I’m on my way?:
•Understand the practical aspects of your time abroad - money, accommodation, food, health insurance, what to do if there is a problem... •Know what you need to do before you leave for your 4.3 Training
Which station should I get off at?
•Have discussed any worries, concerns or questions you have about the project
Who will meet me when I arrive?
•Understand the opportunities available on your return and have considered the options available to you
Where will I be staying?
•Be looking forward to your 4.3 Training placement and ready to go!
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Training Action Plan (Group Meeting activity) Action
How will I do it?
Outcome
Preparation for your project How will it help me?
Fill in your travel details: How am I getting to the airport?: What time do I need to be at the station so I don’t miss my bus/train?: What time is my bus/train?: Which station do I get off at?: What time does my plane depart?: What time do I need to be at the airport?: Which airline am I flying with?: What is the flight number?: Which airport am I flying to?: What do I need to be able to fly?: What time do I arrive?: How do I get to the 4.3 Training?:
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At my 4.3 Training We will fill in this diary sheet in daily at the training
Day and Date:: What happened today?:
What was good about today?:
At the 4.3 Training In which areas of my key competencies have I developed today ? Communication in the mother tongue; Communication in the foreign languages; Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology; Digital competence; Learning to learn; Interpersonal, intercultural and social competences and Civic competence; Sense of Initiative and entrepreneurship; Cultural awareness and expression
What new things/skills have I learnt today?:
What could I have improved about today and how?: How do I feel about my 4.3 Training so far? What are my aims for tomorrow?:
How have you worked towards the targets on your action plan today?
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Back home
Back home
Look back at your Action Plan. Did you achieve all you wanted to achieve?
Look back to the page on which you answered the questions in task 5:
List 5 successes or key competence areas you feel you have achieved on your 4.3 Training: 1. 2.
Were you right with your answers to these questions?
Now you’ve been on the training, answer the questions again‌
3. 4. 5. What is your proudest achievement from taking part in the training?
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Back home
Back home
Answer these questions again now you are an expert on your host country! • What do you think are the biggest differences between the UK and your home country?
• Is there anything you feel is better about your home country than in the UK? If so, what?
• Is there anything you prefer about the UK than your home country? If so, what?
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What are people like you met on the training is this different to your expectations?
Did you have stereotypes of the countries of other participants and were these stereotypes correct?
• How were the people and countries different from your expectations?
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Back home
Back home
Before you went on the 4.3 Training, In task 6 you looked at the skills you had, as well as the ones you wanted to develop while you were on your 4.3 Training. List below any new skills you now have, and examples of where you needed them. Don’t forget to add these in when writing job or college applications.
Put a copy of your competency certificate from Everything’s Possible in here.
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