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Developing Intercultural Awareness and Competence

Learning & Development

07/05/2018

by Michael Kimmig · Published 07/05/2018 · Last modified 16/05/2018

“Między Innymi – Among Others” | Bringing Intercultural and Non-Formal Education to Higher Education Institutions

“Między Innymi” (engl. “Among Others”) aims at developing intercultural awareness and competence of future teachers, educators, youth and social workers and bringing Intercultural and Non-Formal Education to Higher Education Institutions. The initiative started 2010 in Poland and is a joint initiative between the Foundation for the Development of the Education System (FRSE) and the German-Polish Youth Office (PNWM). Read more
International Youth Work / Learning & Development

10/04/2018

by Michael Kimmig · Published 10/04/2018 · Last modified 01/05/2018

“Meant to be a Mentor”. Podręcznik dla Mentorów Wolontariatu

Publikacja“Meant to be a Mentor” jest praktycznym przewodnikiem dla mentorów wolontariatu. Zawiera gotowe pomysły i modele wsparcia wolontariuszy w projektach Wolontariatu Europejskiego / Europejski Korpus Solidarności w ramach Programu Erasmus +. Read more
Living & Working Abroad

30/03/2018

by Michael Kimmig · Published 30/03/2018 · Last modified 03/04/2018

What’s next? Opportunities for working, learning, volunteering and something more…

What’s next? Staying at home or taking off living and working abroad? Looking for a temporary job or starting a career? Continue studying, gaining some practical work experience or learning something new? Engage in another volunteer service, local or abroad? Traveling and discovering the world? – Get some ideas and inspiration here… Read more
Learning & Development

02/02/2018

by Michael Kimmig · Published 02/02/2018 · Last modified 08/03/2018

Intercultural Sensitivity in Vocational Orientation. A long-term blended training programme

The qualification programme “Intercultural Sensitivity in Vocational Orientation” can be counted among the most extensive intercultural training courses in Germany. Between March 2016 and June 2017 more than 400 professionals from the field of vocational orientation were trained in long-term blended training course in their intercultural sensitivity and competence. Read more
Cooperation across Cultures

25/01/2018

by Michael Kimmig · Published 25/01/2018 · Last modified 29/01/2018

Thoughts about Language: Seven Language Quotes

Language is essential for communication. Through language we understand one another. This is not only true for intercultural encounters, but for everyday interactions between people in general. Learning another language extends our perspective and world view. Every new language extend our horizon, oour ways how we see and express ourselves. Read more

20/12/2017

How to Survive Winter in Poland?

Winter? What winter? – Last two winters have been exceptionally mild. However, the image about Polish winter is pretty bad, even sacry: cold and frosty, freezing temperatures far below zero, sometimes -15 °C and even less – just to name a few. But is it true? – Let’s check!Read more

Online Learning Opportunities [Viktor Hanacek via picjumbo.com]

Learning & Development

14/11/2017

Online Learning Opportunities | Learn Something New Anytime, Anywhere!

>The development of technology has a profound effect on society. It also effects the way we learn, broaden our knowledge and develop new skills: Online courses and so called MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have become more and more popular. Universities and educational institutions invested in online learning platforms and offer online learning opportunities, that allow us to engage in topics like computer science, programming, history, business, marketing, philosophy, psychology, meditation, self-development, and many more. Read more

Games and Activities [Autumn Goodman - unsplash]

International Youth Work

03/10/2017

Bring Your Group Work to Life. Games and Exercises for Children and Youth

Games and activities for children and youth are bringing your group work to life. They help breaking the ice, bringing people together and building a group, stimulate and increase curiosity and learning, strengthen interaction and communication, and many more things. Games and exercises reinforce learning through experiencing. Read more

European Solidarity Corps [Greg Rakozy via unsplash.com]

International Youth Work

19/09/2017

Volunteer opportunities: The New European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Programme [important update]

The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme is an initiative from European Union which creates opportunities for young people to volunteer and/or work in projects that benefit communities and people around Europe. The programme is offering volunteer and occupational activities that support a non-governmental organisation (NGO), local authority or private company in addressing challenging situations across the European Union. Read more

The undiscovered Country [Paul Gilmore via unsplash.com]

Learning & Development

07/09/2017

The undiscovered country. Learning through experience during European Voluntary Service (EVS)

An unknown future – How to prepare best for it? Learning through experience within voluntary work provides an opportunity to develop competences and one’s own personality. A perfect preparation for an unknown future. Read more

Ruth C Cohn - Das Konzept der Themenzentrierten Interaktion (TZI)

Learning & Development

04/08/2017

Pioniere der pädagogischen Gruppenarbeit. Ruth C. Cohn und das Konzept der Themenzentrierten Interaktion (TZI)

In der Arbeit mit und in Gruppen besteht themenzentriertes Arbeiten im Wesentlichen darin, das im Mittelpunkt stehende Thema und die Interaktion der Gruppenmitglieder so aufeinander zu beziehen, dass persönliches Wachstum in einem gemeinsamen Prozess lebendigen Lernens ermöglicht und gefördert wird. Das Konzept der Themenzentrierte Interaktion bietet dazu einen geeigneten pädagogischen Rahmen. Read more

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