Do you want to become a trainer in non-formal education and political youth work or guide groups as a team leader? Do you already have some experience and want to take the next step? And would you like to meet young people from all over Europe in the process? Then join our Train-the-Trainer seminar!
This seminar covers a diverse range of important topics to ensure you can confidently and competently lead workshops and youth groups. We will refresh your knowledge on group dynamics, explore how people learn best, and expand your toolkit of methods. Besides, there will be time to explore Lübeck and have fun together. Plus, you will get to know our upcoming events and how you can contribute in the future.
Here's what to expect:
- Learning & fundamentals of effective information processing;
- How to keep the attention and engagement;
- Body language & rhetoric/presence;
- From objectives to programme flow;
- How to pick the right method;
- Group dynamics and conflict resolution;
- and much more.
You can specify your own topics of interest when you register.
The seminar consists of two parts, and attendance at both is mandatory. The second part will take place from January 23-27, 2025. Registration covers both dates.
Participants will receive a certificate of participation for this training.
Target group
Applicants of the seminar are expected to:
- be aged 18-23
- have first experience working as facilitators or trainers in non-formal education activities and the motivation and need to improve their trainers’ competences
- be active in a youth organisation, network, community etc. on local, national and/or European level
- have the capacity to run a training practice during the course, on themes related Social Justice & Diversity
- have the motivation to apply what they have learnt in the seminar to future SAME events (or in similar contexts)
- be available for both seminar modules
- be able to work in English
Application deadline: 08.09.2024
Practical information:
- date: 14.-18.11.2024 (part 1) & 23. - 27.01.2025 (part 2)
First day is arrival day. Last day is departure day. - place: Lübeck, Germany
- language: English
- number of participants: 20
- age: 18-23 years
- participation fee: 25€
Travel costs, accommodation and full catering will be covered by SAME.
Want to support us organizing the event?
Become a co-teamer!
Here you can find further information:
Thursday, 14 November
Arrivals
19:30 Dinner
Friday, 15 November
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Arriving at seminar room
10:00 Welcome & setting the ground
- Introduction of organizing team
- Exploring expectations & motivations
- Common understandings & event rules
- Getting to know each other
12:00 Getting to know SAME
12:30 Team-building exercise
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Learning to learn (part 1)
- Review of personal learning experience(s)
- Facts about our brain
- VAK(OG) – Learning with all senses
- Kolb’s Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle
- Ideal learning environment
16:30 Coffee break
17:00 Learning to learn (part 2)
- Kolb’s Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle
- Ideal learning environment
18:00 Reflection of the day
19:00 Dinner
Saturday, 16 November
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Arriving at seminar room
10:00 My trainer path
- My motivation and goals for professional development
11:30 Foundations of developing an educational activity
- How to plan, prepare structure, implement an educational activity
- Mapping challenges in educational activities, reflecting on own training practices/experiences
- From objectives to programme flow
- How to pick the right method, how to consider the needs of a target group
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Foundations of developing an educational activity (continuation)
16:30 Coffee break
17:00 Open space
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Bowling night
Sunday, 17 November
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Arriving at seminar room
10:00 Moderation techniques (moderation cycle)
11:30 Working with groups
- Group dynamics & leading groups (group size & participation, stages of group development
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Working with groups
- Outdoor and experiential education
17:00 Coffee break
17:30 What’s coming next?
- Apply what you’ve learnt (introduction to SAME events)
- Outlook on module 2
18:00 Feedback & wrap-up
20:00 Dinner at restaurant
Monday, 18 November
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Check out of hostel
Departures
Thursday, 23 January
Arrivals
19:30 Dinner
Friday, 24 January
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Arriving at seminar room
10:00 Welcome & setting the ground (once more)
- What happened since module 1?
- Expectations
11:30 Training technique
- How to keep the attention and engagement etc.
- Body language, voice & rhetoric/presence, performing convincingly in front of groups
- Dealing with stage fright
13:00 Lunch break
14:30 Training technique (continuation)
16:30 Coffee break
19:00 Dinner
Saturday, 25 January
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Arriving at seminar room
10:00 Building inclusive, safe learning spaces
- Understanding, valuing and respecting personal and professional background of learners, and integrating them into the educational process.
- Applying anti-discrimination principles and guidelines to youth activities, including gender equality, peace and non-violence and intersectional perspectives.
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Choice sessions:
- Evaluating learning processes
- A picture is worth a thousand words: Visualise simply and in a brain-friendly way (for Power Point and flipchart)
16:00 Coffee break
16:30 Preparing personal training activity
Sunday, 26 January
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Arriving at seminar room
10:00 You take action!
13:00 Lunch
15:00 You take action!
18:00 Feedback & wrap-up
20:00 Dinner at restaurant
Monday, 27 January
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Check out of hostel
Departures
