Youth in Action Programme (2007 - 2013)

1. Youth in Action Programme (2007 - 2013) Estonian National Agency for the YiA programme http://euroopa.noored.ee http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.htm

2. Forwhom? • Young people aged between 13-30 years • People working in the youth field/ • Institutions/organisations of the youth field • Other NGO’s • Profit making organisations (EVS) noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

3. Objectives : • Promote young people’s active citizenship in general and their European citizenship in particular; • Develop solidarity and promote tolerance among young people, in particular in order to foster social cohesion in the European Union; • Foster mutual understanding between young people in different countries; • Contribute to developing the quality of support systems for youth activities and the capabilities of civil society organisations in the youth field; • Promote European cooperation in the youth field. noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

4. Priorities: • European citizenship • Participation of young people • Cultural Diversity • Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

5. Budget: 885 Million Euros for 7 Years • Geographic reach: • EU Member States, Iceland, • Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, the • EU neighbors (Eastern Europe and • Caucasus, the Mediterranean region, • South-East Europe) and other partner • countries in the world noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

6. YIA Programme ACTIONS: • Youth for Europe • European Voluntary Service • Youth in the World • Youth Support Systems • Support for European cooperation in the youth field noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

7. Action 1 – Youth for Europe • 1.1. Youth Exchanges • At the age of 13 to 25, number of participants 16 to 60; • International partner(s) is needed; • Duration must be 6 to 21 days (project up to 15 month). • 1.2. Youth Initiatives • At the age of 18 to 30 (15 to 18), number of participants at least 4; • Partners • Duration of the project must be 3 to 18 months; • Transnational Youht Initiatives are with international partner(s). • 1.3. Youth Democracy Projects • At the age of 13 to 30, number of participants at least 16; • International partners needed; • Duration must be 6 to 18 months. noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

8. Action 2 – European Voluntary Service • At the age of 18 to 30 (16 to 18); • Duration must be 2 to 12 months (project up to 24); • International partners are needed (incl. sending, hosting organisation and volunteer(s). noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

9. Action 3 – Youth in the World 3.1 Cooperation with neighboring countries of the European Union noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

10. Action 3 – Youth in the World • 3.1 Cooperation with neighboring countries of the European Union • For Youth Exchanges (Action 1.1) • For Training and Networking Projects (Action 4.3) • 3.2 Cooperation with “other Partner Countries of the World” • Eligible applications are assessed on the basis of eligibility and award criteria laid down in the calls for proposals. Thematic and/or regional priorities will be fixed annually through the calls for proposals. noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

11. Action 4 – Youth Support System • 4.3 Training and Networking of those active in youth work and youth organizations • Job Shadowing (Practical learning experience) • Feasibility Visit • Evaluation Meeting • Study Visit • Partnership-Building Activity • Seminar • Training Course • Networking noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

12. Action 5 – Support for European cooperation in the youth field • 5.1 Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy • Transnational Youth Seminars • National Youth Seminars Structured dialogue between young people, those active in youth work and those responsible for youth policy noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

13. Application DEADLINES noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

14. Quality assurance in YiAprogramme implementation • Direct contact and support to young people (information, counselling, training) • Empowerment and support to first time applicants, non-organised youth and young people with fewer opportunities • Training and evaluation strategy noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

15. Added value • Recognition of the non-formal and participatory learning and its value - YOUTHPASS • Impact in the development of national youth policy and professionalisation of youth work • Raising of young peoples awareness of world realities and understanding of its interdependence - education for Citizenship • Support for European co-operation in the youth field noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

16. Formal learning? Formal learning is purposive learning • that takes place in a distinct and institutionalised environment specifically designed for teaching/training and learning, • which is staffed by learning facilitators who are specifically qualified for the sector, level and subject concerned • and which usually serves a specified category of learners (defined by age, level and specialism). • Learning aims are almost always externally set, • learning progress is usually monitored and assessed, • and learning outcomes are usually recognised by certificates or diplomas. • Much formal learning provision is compulsory (school education). The source on this and 2 subsequent slides: Chisholm, L. (2005) Bridges for Recognition Cheat Sheet: Proceedings of the SALTO Bridges for Recognition: Promoting Recognition of Youth Work across Europe, Leuven-Louvain noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

17. Informal learning? Informal learning: • from the learner’s standpoint at least, this is non-purposive learning • which takes place in everyday life contexts in the family, at work, during leisure and in the community. • It does have outcomes, but these are seldom recorded, virtually never certified • and are typically neither immediately visible for the learner • nor do they count in themselves for education, training or employment purposes. noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

18. Nonformal learning? Non-formal learning is • purposive but voluntary learning • that takes place in a diverse range of environments and situations for which teaching/training and learning is not necessarily their sole or main activity. These environments and situations may be intermittent or transitory, • and the activities or courses that take place may be staffed by professional learning facilitators (such as youth trainers) or by volunteers (such as youth leaders). • The activities and courses are planned, but are seldom structured by conventional rhythms or curriculum subjects. • They usually address specific target groups, • but rarely document or assess learning outcomes or achievements in conventionally visible ways. noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

19. Non-formal methods... “Non-formal learning methods” and “games” Vs noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

20. ... Flexible and creative approach to learning methods, considering the profile of the group and different learning modalities. noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

21. Quality NFL • clarity of aims and objectives • appropriate material learning conditions • trained staff (voluntary or professional) • learner-centeredness • solution focussed • variety of methods used • good balance between individual and group learning • proper timing of steps in respect of learning, relaxation and private time • room for inter­cultural relations and reflection of their influence on the learning process • good knowledge of previous learning histories and good information on intended use of the learning • reasonable balance between cognitive and skills training • attraction of and in the learning process • self-reflexivity • assessment of progress and difficulties • self assessment + group evaluation Peter Lauritzen – head of the youth section in the Council of Europe’s Directorate of Youth and Sport noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

22. Value of NFL Impactstudyof YOUTH programme inEstonia Increasedself-esteem Biggerinvolvementinsociety • Biggerindependence • Betterunderstandingofanotherculture– notonlyof a foreignone • Enhancementofcreativity • Developmentofcommunicationskills • Developmentofforeignlanguageskills, increasedmotivationtolearn a language • New skills and knowledgeconnectedtothethemeoftheproject • Importantimpact on youthwithfeweropportunities, alsorenewedinterestinlearning • Contributiontothedecreaseinyouth risk behaviour • BetterunderstandingofEuropeanissues • HigherknowledgeaboutEuropeaninstitutions

23. Recognition Social Formal Awareness – acceptance - recognition noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

24. Youthpass A European strategy of recognition of NFL within Youth in Action Aims: • reflection upon the personal non-formal learning process • social recognition of youth work • employability of young people and youth workers Youthpass is a process: NFL within YiA > awareness of one’s learning > assessment > description > certificate > promoting of the NFL outcome Description of learning outcomes: European Key Competencies noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

25. European Key Competencies 1. Communication in the mother tongue; 2. Communication in foreign languages; 3. Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology; 4. Digital competence; 5. Learning to learn; 6. Social and civic competences; 7. Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship; and 8. Cultural awareness and expression. noored@noored.ee | 6979 236

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27. Foundation ArchimedesEstonian National Agency for the Youth in Action Programme • Marit Kannelmäe-Geerts • Youthpolicycoordinator • Koidula 13A • 10125 Tallinn • ESTONIA • +372 6979236 • noored@noored.ee • http://euroopa.noored.ee noored@noored.ee | 6979 236