Improving Participation in Adult Education
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Grundtvig Learning Partnership Nr. LLP-GRU-MP-2013-LT-00159
Improving Participation in Adult Education
Mentoring and interactive methods to overcome barriers for participating in adult
education
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SITUATIONAL BARRIERS I
Stepping back into education needs adaptingLanguage barrier of immigrantsLack of basic skills (illiteracy, innumeracy)Intensity of learning must be highNo belief in impact
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SITUATIONAL BARRIERS II
No time for AELack of care for childrenDependant relativesDifficulties in prioritizingLack of support
Risk of losing the breadwinning job while attending the AE course
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FINANCIAL BARRIERS
Lack of financial means / fundingNo technical supportDifficulties in prioritizing
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OTHER BARRIERS
Drug abuseHealth problemsOther addictions
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These barriers may be addressed by MENTORING
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What is mentoringDevelopmental relationship between more experienced
and less experienced partners.
Partnership between two people normally working in a similar field or sharing similar experiences.
Powerful personal development and empowerment tool.
Helpful relationship based upon mutual trust and respect.
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What does mentor do?Listens patiently and actively;Inspires trust;Respects the other;Gives advice without dictating actions;Encourages independence while offering support at
the same time;Offers constructive criticism as well as compliments;Is sincere, open and honest;Is a guide, both through actions and words;Is empathic;Establishes and respects confidentiality.
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Mentor abilitiesOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsGuiding skillsCreativity
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Examples of mentor training tools
Leonardo Da Vinci Transfer of Innovation project
MentorT: Mentor training for learning support assistants an apprentices
Ref. No.: 2012-1-TR1-LEO05-35164
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Language barrier of immigrantsThe Circle
• Communication rules are different.• Deprived of most common communication form.
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No time for Adult Education
Details Focused on:The importance of the details Objective: To understand how much we do without realizing it Description: Participant needs to describe one action (i.e. driving to work; walking a dog) in detail. Participant needs to start from getting up from a chair and describe every small step he / she does.
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Thank You