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Session: Local learning & recognition Eco-Systems and networking
Monday, June 16, 2025 3:00 PM - 16:30
Session: Local learning & recognition Eco-Systems and networking
Monday, June 16, 2025 3:00 PM - 16:30
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This activity is for participants taking part in the Cities of Learning study visit for Networking and Advocating.
This session is designed to deepen participants' understanding of local learning and recognition eco-systems and the opportunities and benefits of international networking. Through guided discussions and examples of badging practices, participants will explore how to map key stakeholders and leverage digital badges for comprehensive skill recognition. This activity directly enhances "Networking and Advocating", "Designing Programmes", and "Collaborating in Teams" competence areas within the European Training Strategy (ETS) Competence Model for Youth Workers.
Why this Activity? (Building holistic learning landscapes & global connections)
Effective youth work and adult learning increasingly rely on robust local ecosystems that connect diverse learning opportunities and ensure their recognition. This session provides a crucial opportunity to explore how Cities of Learning can build and strengthen such ecosystems, integrating non-formal learning and making it visible through digital badges. Furthermore, it highlights the vital role of international networking in expanding opportunities and exchanging best practices. By examining concrete badging examples and engaging in a practical mapping exercise, participants will gain actionable insights into fostering comprehensive recognition and building stronger, more interconnected learning communities, both locally and globally.
Objectives of the activity
- To collaboratively explore the concept and importance of local learning and recognition eco-systems.
- To identify key opportunities, benefits, and the contribution of international networking within the context of Cities of Learning.
- To gain insights into diverse practical examples of badging, from national qualification alignment to volunteer and organizational integration.
- To apply understanding by mapping key stakeholders within a focused area for badging initiatives.
- To facilitate peer-to-peer learning and exchange of ideas regarding stakeholder engagement and badging strategies.
- To enhance skills in strategic thinking about learning pathways and recognition, contributing to "Designing Programmes".
- To strengthen collaborative analysis and problem-solving within a network context, supporting "Collaborating in Teams".
Instructions
1. Part 1: Local Learning & Recognition Eco-Systems and Badging Examples (45 minutes)
- Introduction (Brief): The session will begin with an introduction to the concepts of local learning and recognition eco-systems and the role of international networking, setting the stage for the discussions.
- Hosted Tables - Examples of Badging: Participants will rotate among different hosted tables, each focusing on a specific badging example. At each table, a short presentation will be given (e.g., 5-7 minutes), followed by a brief discussion (e.g., 5-8 minutes) before rotating to the next.
- Table A: From national qualification to badges: Explore how badges can complement or align with national qualification frameworks.
- Table B: Volunteer badges and recognition: Discuss strategies for recognising informal and non-formal learning through volunteering via badges.
- Table C: Embedding badges in organisations' work: Learn about practical ways organisations can integrate badging into their internal processes and training.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share brief relevant experiences from their own contexts at each table.
2. Part 2: Mapping stakeholders for badging & sharing (45 minutes)
- Mapping stakeholders of focus with badging (30 minutes):
Participants will work in individually to map key stakeholders relevant to a specific area of focus for badging within their own context.
The task is to identify different types of organisations, institutions, or community groups (e.g., schools, youth centers, businesses, NGOs, cultural institutions) that could be involved in a learning ecosystem where badges could recognise skills.
Consider the relationships between these stakeholders and potential opportunities for badging collaboration.
Sharing in Pairs (15 minutes):
Participants will then pair up with someone else to share their stakeholder maps and discuss their insights.
Focus on comparing approaches, identifying common challenges, and sharing innovative ideas for engaging diverse stakeholders in badging initiatives.
Completion & Badge
By actively participating in the discussions on learning ecosystems and international networking, engaging with the practical badging examples, and contributing to the stakeholder mapping exercise, participants will earn the "EcoSystem Architect" badge! This badge signifies proactive engagement in understanding and developing comprehensive learning and recognition frameworks, leveraging international insights and digital badging for greater impact within the Cities of Learning Network. This contribution directly supports the development of "Networking and Advocating", "Designing Programmes", and "Collaborating in Teams" competence areas as defined by the ETS Competence Model for Youth Workers. This badge has been issued by the Cities of Learning Network Partner trio who are managing the Network.
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This badge is awarded to participants of the Cities of Learning study visit for Networking and Advocating who actively engaged in the "Session: Local Learning & Recognition Eco-Systems and International Networking" activity.
Earned Competences: By successfully participating in this activity, the earner has demonstrated:
- Networking and Advocating: The ability to understand the importance of diverse stakeholders in a learning ecosystem, identify opportunities for international collaboration, and advocate for integrated recognition systems.
- Designing Programmes: An enhanced understanding of how to conceptualise and build comprehensive learning and recognition pathways, including the strategic use of badging to make diverse skills visible.
- Collaborating in Teams: The capacity to work effectively in group settings, exchange complex ideas, and contribute to the collective mapping and planning of learning ecosystem development.
This badge signifies a dedication to building robust local learning environments and fostering international connections to enhance skill recognition and youth empowerment. This badge has been issued by the Cities of Learning Network Partner trio who are managing the Network.
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To enrich your badge you can reflect on the session with:
- What was the most surprising or unexpected observation you made during this study visit, and why did it stand out to you?
- How can you apply what you've learned or observed today to your current work or professional development? Consider specific actions or changes you might implement.
- What is one key question that emerged for you during the visit, and what further exploration or information do you feel you need to address it?
Vaardigheden
#Netwerken en belangenbehartiging
#Programma's ontwerpen
#Samenwerken in teams
Organisatoren
Network of Cities and Regions of Learning
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