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Non-formal learning methods for supportive learning environments

Discover a rich variety of non-formal learning methods to enhance teaching, student development, and inclusivity. Through hands-on experiences in diverse settings—like museums, libraries, parks, and coworking spaces—you’ll build a personal Toolbox of non-formal methods you can apply in your own practice.

By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

  • Facilitate non-formal learning aligned with its principles, values, and characteristics.

  • Adapt methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special needs.

  • Create learning experiences in formal, outdoor, and cultural environments.

  • Develop and use personal reflective practices to foster student growth.

  • Collaborate through experiential learning, forming networks for future cooperation.

Course Programme*

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Day 1 – Getting Started
Welcome activities, team-building, timetables, venue overview, and crafting your personal learning plan.

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Day 2 – Building the Foundation
Engage with icebreakers and team games; learn to use a learning diary and explore lifelong learning competencies.

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Day 3 – Exploring Non-Formal Learning
Discover energizers, the ladder of participation, and strategies to foster active non-formal learning environments.

 

Day 4 – Tailoring Methods to Settings
Adapt non-formal methods for formal settings and diverse learner groups—with an excursion to practice them in context.

 

Day 5 – Mindful, Nature-Based Learning
Blend indoor and outdoor approaches—connect with nature and practice mindfulness for stress reduction.

 

Day 6 – Crafting Your Toolbox
Design your own toolkit of non-formal methods to use in your teaching or training practice.

 

Day 7 – Reflection & Next Steps
Consolidate key insights, solidify your action plan, and complete the programme with peer evaluation and celebration.

Locations & Dates

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13 - 19 October 2025, Malta

8 December 2025 — Estonia

26 January - 01 February 2026, Malta 

23 February 2026 — St. Maarten (SXM)

20 April 2026 — Cappadocia, Turkey

8 June 2026 — Estonia

15 - 19 June 2026, Malta

22 June 2026 — Azores, Portugal

19 October 2026 — Menorca, Spain

23 November 2026 — Fuerteventura

12- 18 October 2026, Malta

7 December 2026 — Estonia

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Details

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This course is for teachers, trainers, school leaders, education managers, counsellors, adult educators, NGO staff, public servants, and policymakers.

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You’ll receive supportive learning resources in advance to help deepen your experience.

This isn’t lecture-based. Instead, we focus on solution-oriented learning, international sharing, and meaningful collaboration.

*The programme may vary depending on the location and specific course dates.

 

Participation fee: 

400 € - 5 days

560 € - 7 days

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