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WAGGGS Policy & Guidelines: Adult Training, Learning and Development ACCREDITATION PROCESS. Accreditation explained.
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WAGGGS Policy & Guidelines:Adult Training, Learning and DevelopmentACCREDITATION PROCESS
Accreditation explained • Accreditation is offered by WAGGGS to National Associations (NAs) and Member Organizations (MOs) for developing and implementing standards of adult training, learning and development that meet the criteria set by WAGGGS. • The accreditation of the Framework will be carried out by Regional Development Executives, in co-operation with a panel of experts and confirmed by the World Bureau.
Purpose of Accreditation An Adult Training, Learning and Development Framework (ATLDF) enables the National Association to: • Develop the potential of individuals and groups • Ensure quality of GG/GS experience for all members • Ensure adult members are supported to carry out roles and functions effectively • Learning is embedded within NA strategies and operations • Meet criteria for accreditation by WAGGGS
Adult Training, Learning, and Development Framework A framework includes: • an outline of how the National Association will integrate the Policy and Guidelines: Adult Training, Learning and Development into its strategy • a description of the approach and strategies for adult training, learning and development within the organization • an organized structure of training, learning and development opportunities for adult members
Benefits WAGGGS Accreditation benefits the National Association by recognizing: • value of adult learning in the organization • efforts to fulfill potential in the organization And by: • enhancing credibility for funding • maintaining consistency and quality of adult learning programmes • raising status of adult volunteers • aligining learning and training needs of the NA with WAGGGS • providing opportunities for partnerships and collaboration in the wider community
Essential Elements/ Stages of the Framework • Context - WAGGGS • Preparation Stage • Information Stage • Foundation Stage • Information Stage • Design Stage • Quality Control Stage • Implementation Stage
Accreditation Checklist The National Association are asked to describe and consider topics under the following headings:
Considerations for excellence The NA is encouraged to include the following in their framework: • Estimates of how long the learning process will be for different roles • A systemto recognize prior learning and relevant competences • Creation of an effective mentoring system for adult members • Partnershipswith other organizations who are experts in learning, training and development • Systems to ensure that trainers/facilitators are routinely updated about changes in programme/organizational matters • Strategies to monitor the Framework’s alignment with the educational programme and other activities in the organization.
Further assistance For more information please contact your Regional Staff.