Day 2 ✅ Understanding Civil Participation and Non-Formal Education
Exploring the role of individuals within their communities and understanding key concepts are crucial steps toward fostering civic engagement and effective learning. Day 2 focused on self-reflection, shared definitions, and creative approaches to understanding non-formal education principles.
🌟 How We Are:
The morning began with participants reflecting on their daily routines and examining how their activities connect to civic participation. They identified personal best practices, such as supporting local shops or engaging in community associations, and shared these experiences in pairs, small groups, and larger discussions.
The session culminated in a collaborative exercise where participants developed recommendations for young people on how to become active and aware citizens. This activity also helped define roles within civil society and illuminated the importance of individual contributions to community well-being.
📚 Do You Agree? / Definitions:
Participants worked in small groups to define key terms such as Society, Community, Participation, Involvement, Stakeholders, The Authorities, and Policy. Using only words associated during the activity, they formulated shared definitions to establish a common understanding.
The activity also included:
Living Statues: Using only their bodies, participants created visual representations of key concepts.
Creative Advertising: Groups composed and performed advertisements to explain the significance of these terms and their relevance to civic engagement.
The session emphasized teamwork, communication, and the importance of understanding these fundamental concepts within a societal context.
🎭 Non-Formal Education Concept:
The afternoon focused on exploring principles of non-formal education through creative group performances. Divided into eight groups, participants received descriptions of principles such as Voluntary Participation, Learner-Centered, Group-Oriented Learning, Active Participation, Holistic Principle, Learning by Doing, Value-Based Learning, and Specific Environment.
Each group performed their interpretation of a principle, challenging others to guess its meaning before providing an explanation. This interactive approach helped participants understand the foundation of non-formal education while enhancing their creativity and collaboration skills.
🌟 Comfy Group Reflection:
The day ended with a reflective session in the Comfy Group, allowing participants to share their feelings, highlights, and learning outcomes. This reflection strengthened group cohesion and reinforced the day’s key takeaways.
✨ Final Thoughts:
Day 2 encouraged participants to reflect on their roles in civil society, develop a shared understanding of key concepts, and explore non-formal education principles through creative engagement. The combination of self-reflection, teamwork, and interactive learning fostered a deeper appreciation for active participation and collaborative growth.
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