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

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

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

FINANCIAL BARRIERS

Lack of financial means / fundingNo technical supportDifficulties in prioritizing

OTHER BARRIERS

Drug abuseHealth problemsOther addictions

These barriers may be addressed by MENTORING

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.

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.

Mentor abilitiesOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsGuiding skillsCreativity

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

Language barrier of immigrantsThe Circle

 • Communication rules are different.• Deprived of most common communication form.

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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