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  • Generations Working Together - Intergenerational Training

    Created: 29/08/2023
    News/Events Category: Training and Learning


    When: 10.00 4.00, Wednesday 25 October 2023
    Where: St Bryce Kirk, St Brycedale Avenue, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1ET
    This event is being organised by Generations Working Together
    This particular event is free to attend, so no payment is required.


    Book a place(s) now!

    Generations Working Together (GWT) are providing Intergenerational Training for Trainers and Practitioners in October. 

    Presented by Lorraine George and Louisa Turner, the course is divided into three areas and covers the following learning outcomes: 

    What is Intergenerational Practice?

    • Describe what intergenerational practice is and how it can be defined;
    • Explain how planned intergenerational work can be relevant to meeting policy aims in different areas of social policy, community development and work with children, families and older people;
    • Explain the relationship between intergenerational practice activities, policy and outcomes.

    Bringing Groups Together

    • Give examples of how to bring generations together to effectively meet challenges and overcome barriers;
    • Describe the importance of bringing different generations together during a staged process;
    • Demonstrate how to address ageism and stereotyping through a range of activities;
    • Describe and demonstrate how intergenerational activities and projects can be accessible and inclusive.

    Social Impact

    • Demonstrate the importance of monitoring and evaluating intergenerational activities and projects in a planned way;
    • Evaluate the potential impact which intergenerational practice may have on participants and within communities;
    • Demonstrate a range of approaches to monitoring and evaluation;
    • Describe the issues around participation and involvement in monitoring and evaluation processes;
    • Choose a range of methods for presenting information and the evidence collected during monitoring and evaluation.

    GWT is pleased to confirm that the following training courses have been CPD accredited by the CPD Standards Office which aids you in your career progression and advancement. CPD helps employees keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date. It also ensures that the professional standard of their qualifications and registrations is maintained. Furthermore, it contributes to their professional sense of direction. Completing CPD helps build their confidence and credibility, allows them to showcase their achievements and equips them with tools to cope positively with change.

    Training courses will be of interest to those who are keen to embed intergenerational approaches within their programme of work. Participants can request a certificate awarding them with four hours of accreditation.

    Price: £70 (GWT member, third sector under 250k, GWT member public)

    Price: £100 (non member, private, public)  

    Click here to book your place.


     


    Contact: Louisa Turner
    E-mail: [email protected]
    For more information visit this weblink
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