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Welcome to the fifth issue of your Learning Digest. This dedicated education
and training related digest is collated for those of you working in, and
for the Community and Voluntary Sector. Emailed every two months, the
aim is to provide introductory information with links to where you can
find further information.
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CONTENTS:
1. NEWS AND OVERVIEWS
2. COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
3. PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES
4. FUNDING
5. EVENTS
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1. NEWS AND OVERVIEWS:
National Qualifications Framework
The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, in association with
the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), the Higher
Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC), the Conference of Heads
of Irish Universities, the Dublin Institute of Technology and the National
Council for Curriculum and Assessment launched the publication of a national
framework of qualifications. The Framework brings about significant changes
in the systems and structures of education and training in Ireland. It
is the single entity - nationally and internationally accepted - through
which all learning achievements may be measured and related to each other
in a coherent way. For further information check out their website http://www.nqai.ie
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2. COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
European Movement Training Courses
The European Movement offers a range of Training Courses on EU-related
issues. The presenters strive to equip participants with a knowledge and
understanding of the EU and its policy areas through structured training
and individual support. Special rates are available for representatives
of non-profit organisations. For further information and dates of the
courses on offer, please see their website at www.europeanmovement.ie.
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Conflict & Change:
Professional Facilitators Training Course (Letterkenny) 17th - 22nd Nov
This week-long professional facilitation training course is open to anyone
who works with or are members of groups. For brochure and further details,
contact: Letterkenny Women's Centre at ph: 074 / 9124985 or e-mail: womenscentrelkenny@eircom.net
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Barnardos NCRC Training Events
Drama and Imaginative Play - Galway - Nov 7
Conflict and Communication - Portlaoise - Nov 14
Understanding Stages of Development - Wexford - Nov 22
Managing Children's Behaviour - Athlone - Dec 5
Creative Arts Therapies and Children - Cork - Dec 10
Further details on any of the above available from Martina Dumpleton by
email: martina.dumpleton@barnardos.ie
or Tel: (01) 4530355 Ext 213
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Emerging Voices - Cultural Identity: Migration, Perceptions & Values
Seminar
CREATE in partnership with the Civil Arts Inquiry, NCAD, British Council
Ireland and in association with Critical Voices are running a series of
events and seminars to explore aspects of cultural identity and diversity
in the arts. To book for the event which will be held in The Chester Beatty
Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 from 2pm - 4.30pm, 5th November 2003
contact Jane O'Rourke at 01 473 6600.
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The Telephone Helpline Association are running one-day courses for anyone
who works on a helpline or uses the telephone to offer advice, information,
listening, support or signposting.
Email Skills, Dublin - 2 Dec
Core Helpline Skills, Cork - 2 Dec
Advanced Helpline Skills, Cork - 3 Dec
Core Helpline Skills, Dublin - 22 Jan
Advanced Helpline Skills, Dublin - 27 Jan
For further information contact Graeme Caul on Belfast 048 9035 7852 or
by email at graeme.caul@helplines.org.uk
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Comhairle Courses
Disability Payments - Nov 5th - Tallaght
Customer Service for Information Givers - Nov 11 - Carrick-On-Shannon
Social Policy Explained - Making a Difference at local and national level
- Nov 12 - Cork
Focus on Recent Employment Legislation - Nov 12 - Carrickmacross
Coaching Skills - Nov 13th - Dublin
Multiculturalism Awareness for Information Givers - Nov 18th - Castlebar
Housing Issues - Nov 25th - Castlebar
Applying for funding - Nov 27th - Dublin
Age and Opportunity - Dec 2 - Tallaght
Improving Information Retrieval Skills - Dec 16th - Tallaght
For further information please contact Cliona McLoughlin Tel: 01 6059000
or email cliona.mcloughlin@comhairle.ie
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Volunteers on Management Committees (Dublin) - Nov 8th
Volunteering Ireland can also offer tailor-made training courses for your
organisation on a particular aspect of volunteering. For further information,
contact Anne-Marie Bourquin at anne-marie@volunteeringireland.com
Ph: (01) 8722622
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Consensus Decision Making (Enniskeane, Co Cork) - Nov 8th - 9th
Today more and more people are disillusioned with 'top-down' structures
in which a powerful few make decisions for everyone. This course introduces
the practical tools for groups to reach decisions that every member can
support without spinning its wheels in endless discussions. You will learn
the basic tools for facilitating this technique in your group(s). You
will have opportunities to practice the theory in experiential ways. For
more information please contact The Hollies - Ph: 023 47001 Email: thehollies@eircom.net
Web: http://www.theholliesonline.com
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The Training and Support Service at Carmichael Centre, Dublin
Making the most of your membership - Nov 5th
Selection and Interviewing Skills - Nov 14th
Developing A Strategic Plan - Nov 15th
Running An Effective Meeting - Nov 19th
Fundraising with volunteers - Nov 20th
Radio Interview Skills - Two sessions - Nov 25th and Dec 2nd or 3rd or
5th
Improving Effectiveness in Grant Applications - Nov 26th
Setting Up A Library - Dec 1st
Writing an Annual Report - Dec 8th
Finance for Non-Finance People - Dec 11th
If you would like any information about these courses please call Audrey
on (01) 873 5282 or email: tssinfo@carmichaelcentre.ie
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Diploma/Masters in Couple Counselling / Psychotherapy
This part time post graduate programme is being run by ACCORD in association
with Dublin City University. An access course beginning in February is
available to people with experience but without a degree. The course itself
begins in September 04 Further information contact John Farrelly, Director
of Counselling, ACCORD at 01 5053105 or email jfarrelly@accord.ie
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Handling media interviews with confidence - one day training courses in
Belfast
Date: 11, 12 Nov and 9, 10 Dec Location: NICVA, North Belfast
This course has been tailored specifically towards the communications
needs of not-for-profits. The training has been designed to ensure that
all participants will leave equipped with the requisite skills to act
as a spokesperson for their organisation. For further details/registration
please email Caroline.mcclure@ncva.org
or Tel Caroline McClure, Media Resource Officer NICVA: 048 90877777
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3. PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES
Self-Evaluation Tool for Trainers
Trying to deliver a quality learning programme regardless of whether it
is a 2-hour workshop or a full time course requires resources and a committed
team. The Wheel has collated a Self-Evaluation Tool for training providers
to assess how well they are delivering a quality service. This tool could
also be used by those buying in training to enable them assess a quality
service. Check The Wheel home page to download a copy - www.wheel.ie
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Training – A perk for employees
In a recent survey conducted by The Wheel into employee benefits available
in community and voluntary organisations, training was ranked as a perk
for most staff. For the full report check http://www.wheel.ie/user/content/view/full/665/
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Save money and time a different way with plain English
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) is offering a plain English
service to make written information clearer and more accessible. Our new
service involves editing and offering advice on documents and delivering
training on plain English techniques. Enquiries to Clodagh McCarthy email
at cmccarthy@nala.ie
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'World Wise' Resource Pack
This Development Education Resource for Adult Learning aims to make the
basic link between individuals and communities, no matter where they live
and how different their lives are. The pack uses activities and reflections
and it was written for adult basic education providers. It was produced
through the combined efforts of the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA),
Trocaire and Co Clare VEC Adult Literacy Scheme. Enquiries to Fergus Dolan
- email fdolan@nala.ie
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Direct Payments Schemes for People with Disabilities
This research report explores the development of a direct payments system
for disabled people - i.e. giving disabled people the money to enable
them to 'buy in' the services they want and need. Copies of the report
(Full Report 40 pages or Summary Report 8 pages) are available from Grainne
in Bray Partnership. Email at grainne@braypartnership.ie
or Tel: 01-2868266.
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The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) 'Skillwords' Pack
This resource pack supports the integration of literacy into vocational
training. It provides a set of materials to support the integration of
literacy into areas of vocational training. It is primarily intended to
be used by tutors, trainers and learners working in areas such as woodwork,
catering and horticulture. Please email Blathnaid Ní Chinnéide
at bnichinneide@nala.ie with
any enquiries.
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Literacy Tools website for learning & tuition
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) 'Literacy Tools' website, www.literacytools.ie
contains exercises to do online and to print out; games and is a great
resource for literacy tutors. It is also a useful way to introduce learners
to using email and searching for information on the web. You are welcome
to try this free website and we would love to get your feedback. Enquiries
to Jennie Lynch email jlynch@nala.ie
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4. FUNDING
White Paper Grants Announced:
White Paper Grants Announced funds have been awarded under two grant schemes:
Training and Support Services and Federations, Networks and Umbrella Bodies.
Both arise from the Government White Paper on Supporting Voluntary Activity
2000. For a full list of grant recipients: http://www.wheel.ie/user/content/view/full/626/
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Back to Education Programmes
The Department administers a range of second chance education programmes
to help unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities improve
their skills and qualifications. The programmes range from basic foundation
courses through to third-level undergraduate courses. For further information,
check http://education.welfare.ie/home/btea/index.xml
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5. EVENTS:
Ending Child Poverty: Next Steps
The End Child Poverty Coalition is holding a conference on ending child
poverty in Ireland. This free conference is aimed at Government, Social
Partners, Policy Makers, Statutory Bodies, Advocates, Researchers and
all those seeking the elimination of child poverty in Ireland. Venue:
Royal Dublin Hotel. Date: Tuesday, November 4th 2003 from 9.00am - 2.00pm.
To book your place please contact Liz Kerrins tel: 01-4054823 or email:
ecpc@cra.iol.ie
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Disclaimer: The information in this digest has been provided and collated
from numerous sources. As the purpose of the digest is to provide information,
The Wheel does not endorse any of the events listed.
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