Grundtvig In service Training Grundtvig Reference number
Soft skills for adult education (public speaking, conflict and meeting management, teamworking)
This structured intense course aims to enable participants to improve their soft skills such as teamworking, working in a multicultural environment, crisis and conflicts management, public speaking and communication, meeting management.
The general aim of this course is to increase the quality of lifelong learning by enabling persons working (or planning to work) in the field of adult learning (people above 18 or schooldroppers of any age), to improve their soft skills together with other participants and trainers throughout all Europe gaining as well a broader understanding of adult learning in Europe and exchanging best practices and experiences. NGO workers and volunteers, education-degrees graduates and those interested in developing European learning projects to successfully access and manage European funds.
Thanks to this course the participants will: Acquire knowledge and tools about teamworking, conflict management, meeting management, public speaking and communication through specific theorical learning sessions; Improve their practical soft skills through group exercises and tools’ simulations; Cooperate and learn in international context improving their capacity to communicate in English and teamwork in a multicultural environment; Improve their Curriculum Vitae competences and their employability perspectives; Exchange best practices and share experiences with participants and staff coming throughout Europe; Make contacts with individuals and organizations working in the field of adult education in Europe through everyday cooperation and networking and team-building activities; Visit and network with Italian institutions.
The confirmed participants will have the right to access a well-structured predeparture programme that will help them to make the most of their attendance. The core of the preparation phase will go around the E-learning portal of the course. The participants will have a personal account and a guide to access the portal. Through it they will access the relevant introduction reading materials for the course (including EU publications, programme guides, ad hoc slide).
The training will be in English
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Date of Start: 16/03/2014 Date of End: 22/03/2014
Time of start: 18.00 Time of end: 10.00
DEADLINE for the application: September 17th
BOLOGNA
A city rich in art and Story, it is the most ancient university of the world. Bologna offers its visitors incredible attractions and a stunning artistic heritage. The medieval old town is full of 16th century medieval palaces, edifices and churches. Bologna is the city that has more arcades in the world: just over 40 km in the city center. It also has the longest arcade in the world: one that leads to St. Luke. It is a labyrinth made of many different architectural solutions, and that creates original and fascinating views and perspectives. With these scenes even an amateur can do a wonderful album of photos collection! Bologna is located in the center-north of Italy, the main junction for all the links in the Peninsula, from North to South, and also in a International level, thanks to its airport. The city offers funs for all needs: disco, pubs, restaurants, library and bookstores; but you can also find comfort in nature, as it is in one of the greenest regions of the c o u n t r y. So participants will enjoy tasteful and natural food, from the nearby farmers.
The methodology is a mix of theorical lectures, practical exercises, multimedia contributes, discussions, tool presentations and simulations. The course is composed of 4 modules: 1) Teamwork and leadership styles 2) Conflict management 3) Public speaking and presentation skills 4) Meeting management The morning session lasts from 9.30 till 13.00, the afternoon one from 15.00 till 18.30 for a total of 35 hours. Free time has been planned to give to the participants time to assimilate the concepts, teamwork and exchange experiences, ask trainers for further clarifications, etc. During free time, optional ludic, cultural and networking activities may be organized according to participants’ preferences. Each afternoon at the end of the training hours an optional guided tour of Bologna will be organized for the participants. Each day the tour will be different and will create a chance for the participant to experience the Italian cultural context, to strengthen the group dynamics and to exchange ideas and experiences with the other participants.
DAY 1 Arrivals and optional tour of Bologna or other neighboring cities (Florence, Venice, ‌) DAY 2 Preparation phase wrap-up and course introduction Expectations and fears Teambuilding exercises NLP basic concepts Optional guided tour of Bologna DAY 3 Teamwork theory Leadership styles and team roles Teamworking in a multicultural environment Involving volunteers / motivating staff Optional guided tour of Bologna DAY 4 Conflict management theory Negotiation and conflict management techniques Optional guided tour of Bologna DAY 5 Communication styles Public speaking Presentation skills Creating and delivering effective presentations Interpersonal communication Optional guided tour of Bologna DAY 6 Meeting management theory Call and chair a meeting Running through the programme once more & Final evaluation Certificate award Optional guided tour of Bologna DAY 7 Departures and optional cultural tour of Bologna or other neighboring cities (Florence, Venice, ‌)
Both the course and accommodation fee (including accomodation and food for the whole duration of the course) and your travel expenses are fully covered by a Grundtvig grants from the LLP National Agency of your country!!!
How to apply for a Grundtvig Grants: Candidates can apply for a grant through their National Agency of “Lifelong Learning Programme”. Each candidate’s application will be individually assess by the relative National Agency. Here all LLP National Agencies websites: http://ec.europa.eu/ education/lifelong -learning-programme/ doc1208_en.htm 1. Search the application form in “Lifelong Learning Programme” - Action “Grundtvig” Subaction “In service Training”. You’ll find the application form on the national agency website. 2. Fill, stamp and send the completed application form to your National Agency. DEADLINE: 17th of September 3. Wait for approval and contact us!
For more informations: See more detail in Grundtvig database: Or search the training in our website: http://www.grundtvig.it/ Direct contacts: Tel. +393284597057 Fax: +390510544845 Email: office@you-net.eu
Via dello Scalo 21/3 40131 Bologna - Italy tel. +393284597057 fax +390510544845 http://www.grundtvig.it/
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