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Learning Library presented and collected feedback on the curriculum

Learning Library presented and collected feedback on the curriculum

As part of the process of piloting and collecting feedback on the developed Curriculum, Learning Library has presented and analysed the educational curriculum with international group of 22 youth workers. This session was organised as part of training course for youth workers organised in end of July 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

 

Learning Library has presented the educational curriculum, and provided space for participants to analyse and ask questions regarding the content of the curriculum. Conclusions from the session were that youth workers find the material quite useful for organising local level activities with youngsters not only in the fields covered by the curriculum, but also in other fields by using the curriculum’s approach and tips for working with deaf and hard of hearing youngsters.

 

Participants gained insightful information and knowledge in using the educational resource, and adapting it to the needs of youngsters in their local communities.

Curriculum for Youth Workers

Curriculum for Youth Workers

  • For youth workers

The first educational material developed as part of this project is a curriculum titled „Curriculum for Youth Workers: How to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youngsters’ Entrepreneurial and Employability Skills“. It is intended for youth workers, such as professionals from the social welfare system, experts working in the employment sector, individuals working in civil society organizations, who may potentially work with deaf and hard of hearing persons, as well as persons with communication obstacles during their work. The objective is to train them in career advising and professional guidance for deaf and hard of hearing persons, and persons with communication obstacles.

 

The curriculum consists of 10 modules, with each module containing several sessions detailed with activity flow and implementation instructions. Additionally, the curriculum includes supplementary reading materials and materials necessary for the implementation of the described activities. The curriculum is based on the approach, principles and methods of non-formal education. It consists of interactive and participatory methods tailored to the participants profile and needs, some of them being: interactive games, reflective exercises, simulation tasks, individual activities, work in pairs and groups, plenary discussions, theoretical presentations, practical task work, and exchange of experiential knowledge.

 

The curriculum modules can be used individually, regardless of other modules. Although each individual module and session have recommended durations, this curriculum is flexible, allowing future users to adapt it to their own needs. The curriculum is intended for all interested parties who believe they can implement it in their work with young people, especially with young people with disabilities.

 

This curriculum is the result of collaborative work among three partners of this project (Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of the City of Zagreb, Youth Power Germany, Istituto ad ordinamento Universitario “Scuola Superiore Carolina Albasio”), and has been tested in their countries.

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Training for youth workers by Youth Power Germany

Training for youth workers by Youth Power Germany

Except for Italy and Croatia, a successful training was also organised in Germany by Youth Power Germany e.V. in June.

 

The four-day event, held from June 21st to 24th, focused on empowering individuals with enhanced employment and entrepreneurial skills, with a special emphasis on inclusivity for the deaf and hard of hearing.

 

Participants gained practical skills in entrepreneurship, communication, and career development, greatly benefiting from the interactive sessions.

First educational article

First educational article

Educational articles coming soon on our platform

From October 2024 we will start regular publishing of educational articles on our platform, covering the topics of working with deaf and hard of hearing youth, and empowering their entrepreneurial and employability skills.

Training course for youth workers in Italy

Training course for youth workers in Italy

Twenty youth workers from Italy gained knowledge and skills to work with deaf and hard of hearing youngsters, specifically focusing on creating educational activities and programs aimed at raising the entrepreneurial and employability skills of deaf and hard of hearing youngsters, as well as those with other communication obstacles.

 

The four-day training took place at the Istituto Universitario Carolina Albasio, which was also the organizer of the event.

Sessions in Croatia; know hows of working with deaf and hard of hearing youngsters

Sessions in Croatia; know hows of working with deaf and hard of hearing youngsters

Last week, we held a four-day education led by Katarina Jurilj, covering know hows for work with deaf and hard of hearing people.

 

The training was intended for all those who work with the deaf and hard of hearing in their workplaces; social workers, counsellors from the Employment Office, educational rehabilitators, translators and educators.

 

With education, as one of the key tools, we try to get to know the needs and challenges faced by deaf and hard of hearing people and provide guidelines for effective communication with them.

 

The goal of these sessions is to develop competencies that empower deaf and hard of hearing youngsters in entrepreneurial and employability skills.