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Choose and designing appropriate methods for collecting, interpreting and disseminating information
Focusing on data
Introduction: The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posted. The trainer should be able to see the data as a basis of his/her work where he/she can find the reason for an activity, define the objectives and…
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Adjusts the approaches and contents concerning the group of learners
Finding a new balance
Introduction: During training, it is very important to keep attention to the group flow, dynamics and feelings in a way to be able to adapt the contents and sometimes also the values prepared in advance. It is one of the principles of non-formal learning, keep the learners at the center of the process. Sometimes could be difficult to plan and…
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Not only challenges but also opportunities in ICT
Introduction: ICT and e-learning tools and techniques are not always very familiar or they can bring challenges for being integrated into a whole educational flow. The trainer should be able to identify those challenges, name them and preview a possibility or better a strategy to overcome them. Challenges sometimes are a good reason for not take into account the possibility…
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Choose and designing appropriate methods for collecting, interpreting and disseminating information
The truth doesn’t exist
Introduction: The definition of ambiguity tolerance has changed since its inception, and accompanying that change are changes in measurement and the research questions that interest researchers. Ambiguity is becoming more and more a core concept in the complexity of the nowaday society and in the multi-level and multicultural dimension in which we are living and working. Society is full of…
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Perceived VS True learning needs
Preparing a training course, seminar or any learning experience should be based on the learners’ needs and their interpretation. It is important for a trainer to identify the main ways and methods to identify learners’ needs and to be aware of the importance of doing this process to base the learning intervention on solid foundations. We can distinguish between “perceived”…
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Getting engaged in curiosity
introduction: In general, a trainer is a curious person who likes to investigate new topics, new themes, to test new methodologies and he/she is very curious about learners. It’s very important keeping the curiosity in the field of non-formal education, investigate the framework, getting passionate about the environment. Learners are fully immersed in the context, they bring their vibes, needs,…
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Acceptance of the key concepts, values and consolidated practice of non-formal learning
Finding the magic of non-formal learning
introduction: The trainer should be able to apply and not only to know the principles of non-formal learning and, in a way, transforming them into their sessions and passing them to the participants. The principles of non-formal learning should be the basis of the understanding and practices of training proposals and having a clear aim of having an impact on…
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Flexible Thinking
Content: Flexible thinking is one of the three main executive skills. The other two are working memory and inhibitory control (self-control). Together, these skills allow people to manage their thoughts, actions and emotions in order to get things done. Think about what might happen when a child encounters a tough math problem. She uses inhibitory control to stay focused. She…
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The fundamental principle of non-formal learning as an educational practice.
Introduction: Trainers should be aware of the wider pedagogical background of non-formal learning and having a clear understanding of the importance of their values and key principles. The understanding of those principles is the basis for transferring into learning experiences. Trainers can not only run activities or propose exercises without having clear the framework in which they are working, being…
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Use specific ICT Tools in Learning Process.
Introduction: The emerging practice of ‘multi-channel learning’, which focuses on enriching the educational experience by engaging all resources that are available to help effect incremental change by coordinating the various ways to connect learners with information, knowledge, and stimulation, and to mediate those interactions, provides valuable insight into how blended learning approaches can be delivered and tailored in areas of…
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