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Study visit on Networking and Advocating
Study visit on Networking and Advocating
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Welcome to the Cities of Learning Network Study Visit for Networking and Advocating!
We're excited to have you join us for a journey focused on strengthening connections and championing youth work and non-formal learning. You're invited to arrive on June 15th, with departures scheduled for June 19th. Our program will primarily be in Antwerp on June 16th and 17th, and then we'll transition to Brussels for June 18th.
This study visit is a collaborative effort, proudly organised by the Cities of Learning Network Trio, alongside our hosting partners, CAP-City, and CODEC.
Throughout these days, we'll delve into a series of objectives designed to enhance your networking and advocacy competencies. We look forward to a productive and engaging visit with all of you!
Activities to complete
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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 facilitate focused, personal exchanges between participants about their respective organizations. Through structured "Pizza Dating" conversations, participants will gain insights into diverse approaches to youth work, organizational priorities, and methods for empowering young people's voices, aligning with the "Communicating Meaningfully", "Networking and Advocating", and "Displaying Intercultural Sensitivity"competence areas within the European Training Strategy (ETS) Competence Model for Youth Workers.
Why this Activity? (Deepening Connections & Organizational Insights)
Building on initial connections, "Pizza Dating" offers a concentrated way to delve into the specific contexts and challenges of each participant's organization. This format encourages active listening and targeted sharing, allowing for a deeper understanding of the varied landscapes of youth work across different localities. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn from peers' struggles and successes, identify potential synergies, and appreciate diverse operational realities.
Objectives of the Activity
- To provide a structured opportunity for participants to share key information about their organisations in a concise manner.
- To foster mutual understanding of organizational relationships with Cities of Learning, priorities for learners, and common struggles and strengths.
- To exchange effective practices for empowering young people's voices and supporting democratic processes.
- To understand diverse motivations for attending the study visit and individual desired outcomes.
- To enhance skills in articulate sharing and empathetic listening, contributing to "Communicating Meaningfully".
- To expand professional networks and identify areas for potential collaboration, supporting "Networking and Advocating".
- To recognize and appreciate varied cultural and operational contexts in youth work, contributing to "Displaying Intercultural Sensitivity".
Instructions
1. Pair Up & Get Started
- Participants will be asked to pair up (or form small trios, depending on numbers) with someone they haven't had an in-depth conversation with yet.
- Each "date" will focus on a series of questions. Participants should take turns answering each question briefly and listen actively to their partner's responses.
2. Conversation Prompts (Discuss these during each "Date")
- What is your relationship to Cities of Learning?
- What is your priority for young people/adult learners in your locality?
- What does your organization struggle with?
- What does your organisation excel at?
- How do you work with young people/learners having their voice heard?
- How do you support young people/learners in a democratic process?
- Why are you attending this study visit?
- What do you want to get out of this study visit?
3. Rotate
After a set time (e.g., 5-7 minutes per "date"), participants will be prompted to rotate to a new partner, continuing the conversations with a new peer. The aim is to have multiple short, focused interactions.
Completion & Badge
By actively engaging in the "Pizza Dating" conversations, sharing insights about their organisations, and listening to their peers' experiences, participants will earn the "Organisational Insight Sharer" badge! This badge signifies active participation in deepening connections, fostering mutual understanding of diverse youth work contexts, and contributing to the "Communicating Meaningfully", "Networking and Advocating", and "Displaying Intercultural Sensitivity"competences 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 "Organisation’s Sharing/Presenting: Pizza Dating" session.
Earned Competences: By successfully participating in this activity, the earner has demonstrated:
- Communicating Meaningfully: The ability to clearly articulate organizational information and priorities, and to actively listen to and understand the experiences of others.
- Networking and Advocating: Proactive engagement in building a professional network by sharing and exchanging valuable insights about organisational contexts and practices.
- Displaying Intercultural Sensitivity: An openness to understanding diverse approaches, challenges, and successes in youth work across different local and international settings.
This badge signifies a commitment to collaborative learning and peer exchange, contributing to the development of the "Communicating Meaningfully", "Networking and Advocating", and "Displaying Intercultural Sensitivity"competences as defined by the European Training Strategy (ETS) Competence Model for Youth Workers. This badge has been issued by the Cities of Learning Network Partner trio who are managing the Network.
Tasks
Task no.1
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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?
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Franklin Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen, Belgium
Skills
ETS-TR
#Demonstrates the ability to reflect on the context from European to local level and vice versa (understands Europe in a global context and takes into account the global perspective)
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
#Being open towards learning/unexpected learning (for oneself and others)
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
#Networking and advocating
#Displaying intercultural sensitivity
#Networking and advocating
#Networking and advocating
#Designing programmes
#Collaborating in teams
#Assessing and evaluating
ETS-TR
#Being civically engaged
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
#Displaying intercultural sensitivity
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
#Designing programmes
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
ETS-TR
#Designing educational programmes
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
ETS-TR
#Being civically engaged
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
ETS-TR
#Being civically engaged
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
ETS-TR
#Facilitating learning processes
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
#Designing programmes
ETS-TR
#Communicating meaningfully with others
#Networking and advocating
ETS-TR
#Being civically engaged
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Time to complete: 9 hours 45 minutes
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