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Youth Work 2.0 → 3.0 Example of professional youth work education Hannes Sildnik Hannes.Sildnik@tlu.ee 15.19.2013. A few words about myself. :: in youth work since 2002, professionally since 2004 :: free-lance trainer :: Tallinn University Pedagogical College,
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Youth Work 2.0 → 3.0 Example of professional youth work education Hannes SildnikHannes.Sildnik@tlu.ee 15.19.2013
A fewwordsaboutmyself :: in youth work since 2002, professionally since 2004 :: free-lance trainer :: Tallinn University Pedagogical College, department of Youth Work and Continuing Education YouthInformation and Counseling International YouthWork EU YouthPolicy Strategic Planning and Project Management in Youth Work
Today´sdiscussion: 4 topics: :: What are the key challenges for next 10 years for young people/society? :: What can youth work do to help? :: example of our curricula/ Estonian context :: from Youth Work 2.0 to Youth Work 3.0
1. What are thechallengesweface? :: accordingtoEurostatpopulation projections EUROPOP2010, the share of young people in the total population isexpected to fall in the years up to 2060 :: if the decline is not reversed, the youth population of the European Union could fall by afurther 14 million in the next 50 years. :: youthunemployment ( Greece 58,4%) :: multyculty :: migration :: digital era :: fightagainstpoverty :: … LETS TAKE A LOOK AT SOME PICS AND GRAPHS
Youth population (aged 15-29), change between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2010 equalorhigherthan 20% between 10% and 19% between 0% and 9% between -10% and 0% equalorhigherthan -20% Eurostat 2010
Projected youth population (aged 15-29) – with and without migration, EU-27, 2010-2060 millions • Youthpopulation (aged 15-29) • withmigration • includingmigration • withoutmigration • withoutmigration Eurostat 2010
YouthunemploymentEurostat 2011 aged 15-24 aged 25-29
Competences of the futuure I :: Sense-making Definition: ability to determine the deeper meaningor significance of what is being expressed :: Socialintelligence Definition: ability to connect to others in a deep anddirect way, to sense and stimulate reactions anddesiredinteractions :: Novel & adaptive thinking Definition: proficiency at thinking and coming upwith solutions and responses beyond that which is roteorrule-based
Competences of the futuure II :: Cross -cultural competency Definition: ability to operate in different cultural settings :: Computationalthinking Definition: ability to translate vast amounts of data intoabstract concepts and to understand data-based reasoning :: New-medialiteracy Definition: ability to critically assess and develop contentthat uses new media forms, and to leverage these media forpersuasivecommunication :: Virtual collaboration Definition: ability to work productively, driveengagement, and demonstrate presence as a member of a virtualteam.
Competences of the futuure III :: Transdisciplinarity Definition: literacy in and ability to understand conceptsacrossmultipledisciplines :: Designmindset Definition: ability to represent and develop tasksand work processes for desired outcomes :: Cognitive load management Definition: ability to discriminate and filter information forimportance, and to understand how to maximize cognitivefunctioning using a variety of tools and techniques
Key competences for lifelong learning I communication in the mother tongue, which is the ability to express and interpret concepts, thoughts, feelings, facts and opinions in both oral and written form (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and to interact linguistically in an appropriate and creative way in a full range of societal and cultural contexts; communication in foreign languages, which involves, in addition to the main skill dimensions of communication in the mother tongue, mediation and intercultural understanding. The level of proficiency depends on several factors and the capacity for listening, speaking, reading and writing; mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology. Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.
Key competences for lifelong learning II digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT); learning to learnis related to learning, the ability to pursue and organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights), equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;
Key competences for lifelong learning III sense of initiative and entrepreneurship is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. The individual is aware of the context of his/her work and is able to seize opportunities that arise. It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed by those establishing or contributing to social or commercial activity. cultural awareness and expression, which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature and the visual arts).
3. Estonian context/ example of our curricula :: total population 1 290 000 :: 295 725 young people aged 7-26 (31.12.2011) :: compared to 2001, the number of young people has decreased by 96 338 people and counting :: estimation for 2018 – 20 000 young people less than today :: 22% of youth workers with professional youth work education :: 62% have gained youth work education from TLUPC :: Youth Work curricula opened in 1992 :: ca. 1000 graduates until now
3. Estonian context/ example of our curricula Governmental strategies: :: Knowledge based Estonia 2006-2013 :: Knowledge based Estonia 2014-2020 (draft) :: new Youth Strategy 2014-2020 (draft)
3. Estonian context/ example of our curricula :: applied higher education in Youth Work :: 180 ECTS :: 30 ECTS of internships :: general subjects and specialisation to: - practical youth work - international youth work
3. Estonian context/ example of our curricula Aims: :: develop fundamental understanding of youth work principles for ability to direct, mange, analyse and develop youth work; :: to support the development of practical skills in working with young people; :: create conditions for next level studies, lifelong learning and professional development . Learning outputs: :: knowing youth work terminology, conceptual starting points, objectives; :: ability to analyse and respond to challenges in the field; :: having systematic understanding of national and international youth policy and legislation; :: analysing and implementing aquired knowledge for professional development and development of young people; :: strategic understanding and ability to manage processes; :: ability to use interactive and contemporary environments and methods to gather and process information
4. From Youth Work 2.0 to Youth Work 3.0 Keeping the core of youth work? Corresponding to the needs of young people and society?
References: :: Draft 2012 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the renewed framework for European cooperation in the youth field (EU Youth Strategy2010-2018) http://ec.europa.eu/youth/documents/eu_youth_report_communication/eu_youth_report_2012_communication_en.pdf :: Recommendation2006/962/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learninghttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/education_training_youth/lifelong_learning/c11090_en.htm :: EU YouthStrategy 2010-2018http://ec.europa.eu/youth/policy/eu-youth-strategy_en.htm :: TheEconomistSpecialreport on pensionshttp://www.economist.com/node/18502013 :: InstitutefortheFuture: FutureWorkingSkills 2020http://www.iftf.org/our-work/global-landscape/work/future-work-skills-2020/ :: Pictures at www.cartoonchurch.com
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