Tagged: Non-formal Learning
A Mentoring Competence Framework is only one building brick in the ongoing process of reflecting and refining mentoring within ESC projects. (Self-)assessments and a content library are complementing the framework. Assessments make the rich content of the framework more accessible and provide a tool to work with it. They turn the framework into a practical tool for everyday reflection. Read more
Questions are the driving force of reflection. Reflection on learning is like entering an observation deck: from this viewing platform, you have the best outlook on the landscape of learning, and your questions are the telescope that lets you zoom in on details of the volunteer’s learning journey. This article walks through different types of questions for reflective conversations with volunteers. Read more
HOP Crash Course for trainers and facilitators of online learning is a blended online training, that combines an online course elements with a series of online live events about bringing your first course online. The course covers quality aspects of non-formal online learning and the implementation on the HOP Online Learning platform. Read more
As a mentor you probably have a lot of resources and tools to work with your volunteer(s). But what about resources and tools that volunteers can use independently to shape their volunteering journey and make the most out of their experience? Resources and tools that increase independence and spark self-agency? Read more
Integrity is essential for building trust, credibility and influence. It is about aligning our intentions, actions and values, and in doing so we build coherence and consistency. Acting with integrity needs courage, at the same time it gives us confidence. It is sometimes not easy to live in alignment with who we are and what we stand for. However, if we do so, we feel more grounded and stronger. Integrity builds trust and therefore is essential for everyone who is supporting and guiding others in their personal development and growth. Read more
At the end of their volunteering journey, many volunteers are about to enter another transition process from volunteering into a future career. Reflecting on one’s learning helps volunteers to become aware of many beautiful learning experience along their journey. But how to put these moments into writing? How to describe the learning outcomes in the language of competences? And how can this help later applying for jobs? Read more
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