NON-FORMAL EDUCATIONAL METHODS

The goal of this course is to familiarize teachers and educators with the concept and methods of non-formal learning and offer them ways to incorporate them into the classroom. They will receive training on tools and methods of non-formal learning that they will be able to use in learning environments. After the end of this course, teachers will be able to differentiate between formal and non-formal educational methods, they will have a better understanding of the concept and benefits of non-formal learning and they will have improved the skills and competences that are required to apply non-formal learning methods in the classroom.

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TARGET-GROUPS

This course is targeted at educators that want to learn about non-formal learning and non-formal learning methods

MAIN AIM

To improve educators’ scientific and pedagogical background on tools and methods of non-formal education.

BENEFITS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS: SKILLS AND COMPETENCES ACHIEVED

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

develop a better understanding of the differences between formal, non-formal and informal education.
improve their knowledge and skills in the field of non-formal education
integrate non-formal methods in their teaching/training sessions
exchange best practices and share experiences with participants and staff coming from different EU countries
network with peers and organizations working in the field of education in Europe

METHODOLOGY

The course uses participatory approaches as much as possible. A variety of methodologies will be used, including lecture/presentation, discussions, group work, questions and answers, demonstrations, examples of good practice, case studies, and practical sessions (hands-on practice). Non-formal learning methods are going to be used in simulations so that educators can have a hands-on experience of the educational value of these methods.
Participants will be given a hard copy of the material presented during the course.
Each participant will be assessed throughout the course.

WHY TRAIN WITH US

We are an innovative, flexible and creative training center with the passion to help out learners reach the best of their potential. We have a proven track of success in all kinds of seminars and trainings.

DETAILED PROGRAMME (DAY BY DAY)

Sunday - Welcome

Walking City Tour
Welcoming dinner

Monday-Introduction

Theoretical Knowledge
Definitions of formal, informal and non-formal training
Principles of non-formal learning
Methods of non-formal learning

Tuesday - Methods of Non-Formal Learning Part I

Project-/Problem-based approach
Collaborative learning
Peer teaching
Flipped classroom
Role-playing

Wednesday - Methods of Non-Formal Learning Part II

Learning by doing
Collaborative learning
Team games
Outdoor learning

Thursday - Practice & Ask the expert

Evaluation of educational outcomes for non-formal learning methods
Practice in learning environments
Ask the expert

Friday - Use of Learning Outcomes

Morning:
- Make a small group
- Choose a method of Non-Formal Learning
- Create a daily learning programme
- Choose the related activities
Evening:
- Presentation & Evaluation of Group Projects. The last day of training, each trainee will present and deliver his/ her project, which will be the composition of everyday projects created by the participants, according to the training program.