HRC0472/1 - Youth Field Networks and Development ("International Youth Policy and Youth Work Management" module of training)

youth workers, trainers, youth leaders, youth policy makers, youth field managers, youth researchers, youth service providers and anyone with an interest in youth work and youth policy

To form knowledge and understanding about public management in youth field. To provide possibilities to understand design thinking processes and develop creative problem solving skills: manager or developer of youth work as a designer of services. To form knowledge and understanding of social network theory and the role of interest groups in society, combined with the role of professional networking and also individual and group empowerment in the youth work context. To provide an overview of different networks in the youth field in Estonia, Europe, etc. To form an understanding of the role of networks and networking at different levels of youth work including limitations. To introduce the peculiarities and goals of specialty networks and to create readiness for initiating networking and leading networks.

New public management, evidence based approach and critique. Overview of a design thinking process (including principles, attitudes, skills). Applyig design thinking process for solving real life problem. Social network theory, interest and pressure groups, professional networks, empowerment. Different networks in the youth field. The importance of networking in organising youth work, participation in networking, initiating and leading networks.

knows public management and social network theories and principles of service design in connection to youth field; understands the essence and importance of networking in organising youth work at different levels; is able to use design process (including methods) to solve youth field problem; analyzes herself/himself as a service designer and initiater or leader of network; knows most important networks of youth field.

advanced English

Modern premises supporting the study process are provided: there is the necessary equipment, the possibility to design the room according to the need, sufficient opportunities for group work, etc.

At least Master Degree, adult training experience, at least 5 years of experience in education.

Working with required literature, participation in practical classes, seminars and group work. Analysis of youth field management practice or existing network. Presentation. Essay. Exam.

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