A Grundtvig In-Service Training based on the European projectHidden Histories - Intercultural Dialogue and Learning

inspire - Verein für Bildung und Management, Kernstockgasse 22-24/III, A-8020 Graz

Revealing Hidden Histories

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Revealing Hidden Histories is the result of an European adult education project titled HIDD – Hidden Histories– Intercultural Dialogue and Learning. Project partners from four countries – Great Britain, Ireland, Finland, andAustria – were successful in engaging people from Deaf, rural, and migrant communities in dialogue with each otherand with people from outside their communities. The project partners relied on proven methods to address andbring these people together in cooperation. The strategy of HIDD built on aspects of community learning, life history,alternative and innovative approaches in informal learning. The aim of the project was to increase the personalskills of the people involved in creating and designing exhibitions, and of those who would finally have the chanceto experience the results.

We invite you to share and learn from our experience!

Participants to the training will learn about the methods applied in HIDD. They will test and be able to apply thesereferring to their own professional context. After completing the training you will not only have knowledge aboutbut will be able to conceive and conduct narrative interviews and capture the results on video. Above that you willengage in processing and disseminating the results using social media. The training also offers the opportunity tomeet colleagues from other European countries, exchange ideas and maybe to find partners for your own futureproject.Get a full picture from the project results presented on our website: http://hiddenhistories.euproject.organd a more detailed description of the training in the European Course Database(Reference Number.: AT-2013-363-002): http://bit.ly/QT1Ot8

If you are…

A practitioner in the field of adult education (teacher or trainer, counsellor, project manager) for adults with orwithout special needs, and/or in processing and passing on knowledge (museum pedagogues, librarians, archivists).

…your participation and expertise is appreciated!

The training will build on your expertise to provide you with the most of benefit in regard to your professionalsetting. Expect inputs from the expert team of trainers, who were all practically engaged in HIDD, and a workshopatmosphere. A hands-on approach will guarantee an entertaining and effective training. Visits and excursions toorganisations active in the field will complement your learning experience.

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Ms. River Jones has extensive experience of managingEU projects over the last 13 years and of community outreachand development work in a variety of contexts. Her teachingexperience at the Univ. of Sussex has encompassed lifewriting, women’s studies and community history. River willcover aspects of working with communities in rural areas.

Mag.a Mioara Girlasu studied English and FrenchLanguage and Literature. Qualified Systemic Coach andTrainer. Lecturer in Social Management at Univ. of AppliedSciences Graz and project manager for inspire in the fieldof intercultural and international social work, diversity, andmigration. In the training Mioara will cover aspects ofdiversity and intercultural exchange.

Dr. John Walker is Convener of the Centre for Deaf Studiesat Univ. of Sussex. His academic interests include personaland professional development, training design, interpreting,multilingual sign language, equality and diversity, oral historyand reminiscence, and engagement with the Deafcommunity. John will cover aspects of working with Deafcommunities.

Mag. Max Mayrhofer studied German and EnglishLanguage and Literature. Qualified Systemic Coach.Developed and coordinated projects with the thematic focuson diversity and intercultural communication, asylum andmigration, ethnic economies, basic skills, and qualityassurance in adult education. Max will co-ordinate andfacilitate the training and cover aspects of working withmigrant communities.

Dr Linda Morrice is a Senior Lecturer in Education at theUniv. of Sussex and has worked extensively with the migrantand refugee community in the UK. She has coordinated ESFprojects with this target group, and has undertaken researchin this area. Linda will cover aspects of working with migrantcommunities and asylum seekers.

Ms. Anna-Kaarina Mörsky has participated in Europeanprojects where she has contributed actively to educationalmethodology developments, developing and administratinge-learning and collaboration platforms, using ICT for learningpurposes. Anna-Kaarina will cover aspects of working withcommunities in rural areas.

An expert team of trainers

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*not all the trainers will be present in one session

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All you need to know

Language:

The language of the training will be English. Language competence on a reasonable level will help you to profit(CEFR/B2): http://bit.ly/9eDHp

Sessions:

There will be two sessions offered to allow for flexibility:17th to 21st of June 2013 (deadline for registration: 6th May 2013)16th to 20th September 2013 (deadline for registration: 5th August 2013)

Fees:

Course fee (incl. tuition, materials, excursions): € 750,-Fee for accommodation and all meals: € 520,-

Funding opportunities:

Individual Grundtvig In-Service Training funding will cover the cost of the course fee and will also contribute totravel costs, subsistence, cultural and linguistic preparation, and special assistance based on your individualneeds. Deadlines for application will be 16th Jan. 2013 and 30th April 2013.For further information on how to apply please contact your National Agency: http://bit.ly/MXoAvV

Registration:

The training is organised by inspire – Verein für Bildung und Management (www.inspire-thinking.at)If you plan to attend the training, we kindly ask you to pre-register. Our confirmation of your pre-registrationwill be needed to apply for an in-service training fund. For pre-registration and any inquiries concerning thetraining please contact Max Mayrhofer (max.mayrhofer@inspire-thinking.at)

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Retzhof Castle - The perfect location for our training

Retzhof Castle (www.retzhof.at), oncethe seat of a noble family, lies at the heart ofthe Southern Styrian wine region. The medievalestate was converted to a country house duringthe transition from the Middle Ages to themodern period. The Retzhof has been a furthereducational institute of the state of Styria since1948. Retzhof offers guests a healthy and tastyregional cuisine – also tailored to individualwishes or requests. Great value is placed onthe use of fairly traded products. The newlybuilt guest house as well as all facilities withinthe castle (seminar rooms) and outdoor arebarrier-free.

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This training was developed with the support of theLifelong Learning Programme of the European Union

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Foto: © GrazTourismus/Harry Schiffer

This training was developed with the support of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union

Graz and the Styrian Wine region

Rounding out our training excursions participants will not only be

able find out if there is substance to the quote taken from the Graztourism site (www.graztourismus.at) but also to the white wines

produced in the Styrian wine region (www.styrianwine.com).

“Coming to Graz is the beginning of a new friendship.There is an immediate sense of familiarity and the alleysand squares, impressive buildings, museums and galleriesmake you want to find out more about this city at thecrossroads of cultures.”

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