Development Education in Youth Work and the National Quality Standards Framework

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This training will introduce participants to a step-by-step guide to delivering effective and high quality development education programmes.

Based on the “Going Global” resource, it highlights the value of development education to young people in Ireland and globally and shows why youth work settings are ideal for doing development education. It will introduce the core principles of the NQSF and make links between it and a development education approach to youth work.

* Available on demand or tailored to your organisation

Course fee: TBC                    Duration: One day             Location: TBC        Date: TBC

Learning Content:

To demonstrate how an effective development education programme addresses the core principles of the NQSF
To examine what Development Education in Youth Work is
To understand how DevEd fits into good Youth Work practice
To learn methods that explore Local & Global connections in peoples lives
To link your current practice with the possibilities for doing DevEd

Designed for: This course will suit volunteers and staff currently delivering Youth Work activities and wish to broaden existing programmes.

Numbers: Approx 10-25 participants

If you would like to host one of these trainings in your organization, please contact Alan.Hayes@nyci.ie or phone 01-4255932.