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Preventing Early School Leaving

In-service training in Ljubljana

10. 11. – 16. 11. 2019

Venue: Rimska cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana

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Training Programme

Programme summary

To prevent early school leaving schools need to develop a systemic approach that includes

simultaneous activities on multiple levels: work with teachers and counselling service, work with

parents and work with pupils. “Dropping out” is linked to the feeling of being powerless, of

senselessness and extreme lack of motivation. The engine that helps to increase motivation and find

the meaning is fuelled by relevant stimuli in a safe and significant relationship. “Drop-out” prevention

programmes in schools can be successful if they are led by mature, competent and responsible adults

with the ability to self-reflect and using active participative learning methods. Part of the programme

is devoted to teacher’s personal growth, and part of the programme encompasses participatory

teaching methods.

Objectives

The course is designed to recognize and raise awareness of early school leaving on three levels:

- Individual level: to understand others we need to know ourselves first, relationship awareness

approach and building self-esteem – both teacher’s self-esteem and student’s self-esteem

- Classroom: what can we learn from group facilitation and how can we use facilitation

techniques for students’ engagement in projects

- Systemic level: experience exchange with a school centre in Slovenia and discussion how can

school as a whole make important steps forward to prevent early school leaving

Methodology

The course is designed as an interactive process with emphasis on establishing a mentor relationship

between participants and trainers. It follows two-way communication process including discussions,

interactive games, working in groups and pairs, presentations, case studies, thinking techniques and

individual activities. The focus is on experiential learning and workshop approach. The participants will

also receive a workbook with session’s summaries and descriptions of activities used. We will

recommend them interesting literature for further study.

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Preparation

One of the main goals of the course is to connect among each other. In order to achieve this goal we kindly ask you to prepare a brief poster about you and your work – you can use written material, photos, drawings and other creative methods. PPT presentations are not needed. Have in mind that you will have 2 - 3 minutes for the oral presentation. We will prepare a gallery from all the posters and the gallery will be in the classroom for the whole week. Here are some guidelines that might help you:

Tell us about you Tell us about your organisation Tell us about your work Mention some interesting projects you work on

During the first day share with us your goals and objectives regarding this course.

Literature.

Here are some inputs for course preparation. Please take some time and go through them:

http://www.artofhosting.org/

http://oktataskepzes.tka.hu/en/crocoos

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AGENDA

Sunday, 10 November 2019 Time Content Trainer

18.00 – 20.00 Welcome, icebreaker, participants' presentations Brina Menart

Monday, August 5th 2019

Time Content Trainer

09.00 – 10.30 Session 1 Mateja Štirn

10.30 – 10.45 Break

10.45 – 12.15 Session 2 Mateja Štirn

12.15 – 12.30 Break

12.30 – 14.00 Session 3 Mateja Štirn

14.15 Lunch

15.30 Guided tour around Ljubljana: included in comfort package, course fee package:

10€ per person

20.00 DINNER @ Das Ist Valter (Das Ist Valter, address: Borštnikov trg 3)

Tuesday, 20 November 2019

Time Content Trainer

09.00 – 10.30 Session 1 Mateja Štirn

10.30 – 10.45 Break

10.45 – 12.15 Session 2 Mateja Štirn

12.15 – 12.30 Break

12.30 – 14.00 Session 3 Mateja Štirn

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Wednesday, 21 November 2019

Time Content Trainer

09.00 – 10.30 Session 1 Petra Založnik

10.30 – 10.45 Break

10.45 – 12.15 Session 2 Petra Založnik

12.30 Lunch

AFTERNOON & EVENING: Half day excursion to Lake Bled 20:00 DINNER @ Second Violin (address: Stari trg 21, Ljubljana)

Thursday, 22 November 2019

Time Content Trainer

9.00 – 10.30 Session 1 Petra Založnik

10.30 – 10.45 Break

10.45 – 12.15 Session 2 Petra Založnik

12:15 -12.30 Break

12:30 -14:00 Session 3 Petra Založnik

14.15 Lunch

Friday, 23 November 2019

Time Content Trainer

9.00 – 10.30 Session 1 Petra Založnik

10.30 – 10.45 Break

10.45 – 12.15 Session 2 Petra Založnik

12.15 – 12.30 Lunch

12.30 – 14.00 Session 3 Petra Založnik

Saturday, 24 November 2019

Time Content Trainer

09.00 – 10.30 Evaluation & feedback, conclusion, farewell All

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Trainers

Mateja Štirn, M. Sc., is a psychologist and psychotherapist with many years of working experiences in fields of psychological counseling, trainings and psychoeducational work with groups and in the field of violence and child abuse prevention. She works in the Institute for psychological-counseling developmental projects (ISA Institute). Important part of her professional focus goes to the problem of psychological trauma, working with victims of traumatic events and to child abuse primary prevention. She has been the CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) project coordinator for Slovenia since 1998 and the head of the Strengthening Families Initiative for Slovenia since

2010. Important part of her professional and personal development are permanent trainings covering the basic areas of her professional interests. She finished the Integrative psychotherapy training and gained the integrative psychotherapist certificate.

Petra Založnik, BSc in Teacher Education and Sociology of Culture, is educator, evaluator and designer of innovative approaches to learning and teaching in the field of education. She has been working with teachers and schools in the fields of foreign language teaching and learning, intercultural competences, team teaching, integrative curriculum, peer learning, etc. Lately she has been focusing on opening the space for Art of Hosting practices in the educational system in order to prevent school leaving – she has been promoting methodologies that enable us to develop collaboration skills and create an atmosphere and structure in which we learn both about a topic of interest as well as life itself. She believes in natural learning, the harmony of chaos and order,

meaningful conversations and trusts that in real collaboration and partnership we can design powerful stories that lead us to an empowering present and even more nourishing future.

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Organizer

Brina Menart

Brina Menart graduated from psychology with her thesis entitled subjective well-being of employees' at work and everyday activities. At Primera she coordinates 13 different international Erasmus+ courses. During her studying years she devoted a lot of her spare time to voluntary work, which was mainly related to working with and for young people. There she gained a lot of experience and skills to carry out workshops aimed at developing communication skills, conflict resolution and public speaking. She gained most experiences in education while she worked as

a co-mentor to a Philosophical-psychological Club Electrotechnical computer professional school and high school Ljubljana. While studying she completed a course of medical hypnosis and hypnotherapy for medical professionals and an introductory course in sport psychology.

After completing her studies she co-funded educational institute Pogovorjevalnice, where she still plays an active role. Her main interests are moderation, art of hosting and challenges on how to use positive psychology in everyday life. She likes to update her skills on regular basis by going to different workshops and trainings.

Also, she believes the old Latin proverb that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body. That is why she is also a licensed LesMills BodyAttack coach.

E: brina.menart@skupinaprimera.si T: +386 51 353 907

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Travel around Ljubljana

There are four options to travel around Ljubljana. Travel around the city centre is easiest on foot, city centre is also very close to the City Hotel. You can rent a bike. Ljubljana is bike-friendly city and bike-lanes are all over the city. You can take public bus. It costs 1,2 € for 90 minutes ride.

In case you will need taxi, there are a lot of possibilities regarding which taxi company to choose. Please note it is cheaper if you call a taxi by phone comparing to price if you stop them in the street.

Below are the numbers of two of the cheapest taxi companies:

• Taxi Rondo (+386 70 900 900)

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Top sights in Ljubljana

The river Ljubljanica and its bridges

The heart of Ljubljana's social life is the Ljubljanica river embankments, densely scattered with lively cafés offering outdoor seating. A good way to see the old city centre and its famous bridges, picturesque buildings and vibrant embankments from a completely different angle is to join a tourist boat cruise along the river. You can hire a canoe and paddle through the city centre..

Ljubljana Castle

The Ljubljana Castle, the city’s most prominent landmark, is a medieval fort overlooking the old city centre. The castle has a lot to offer and numerous events are organized throughout the year. Visitors can also see a permanent exhibition called Slovenian history.

Opening time: 9 am – 9 pm

http://www.ljubljanskigrad.si/

Ljubljana Old Town

Ljubljana' Old Town is small, but beutifully preserved piece of baroque and Habsburg architrecture. It's three squares (Mestni, Gornji and Stari trg) are situated on the west bank of Ljubljanica river, right beneath the Ljubljana castle.

Its best explored on foot with brief stopovers in one of numerous cafes and restaurants.

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Churches

The artistic and especially architectural legacy found in the Central Slovenia is intensely marked by the richness of the ecclesiastical art.

Franciscan Church

Location: Prešernov trg 4

Križanke Church

Location: Trg Francoske revolucije 2

The Cathedral – Church of St Nicholas

Location: Dolničarjeva ulica 1

Ursuline Church

Location: Slovenska cesta 21

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The unique legacy of the architect Jože Plečnik

The famous architect Jože Plečnik (1872-1957) tried to model Ljubljana on ancient Athens. The multitude of his creations in the city, referred to as a whole as "Plečnik's Ljubljana", is considered to be one of the 20th century's most important total works of art.

Central market - market halls by architect Jože Plečnik

Triple Bridge

Church of St Michael

Location: Črna vas 48

Križanke Summer Theatre

Location: Trg Francoske revolucije 1

National and University Library

Location: Turjaška ulica 1

Plečnik House

Location: Karunova ulica 4

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Shopping

Maximarket (www.maxi.si)

Location: Trg Republike 1

Open: Mon – Fri 9.00 – 21.00, Sat 8.00 – 17.00

Galerija Emporium (www.galerijaemporium.si)

Location: Prešernov trg 5a

Open: Mon – Fri 10.00 – 21.00, Sat 10.00 – 20.00

Nama (www.nama.si)

Location: Tomšičeva ulica 1

Open: Mon – Sat 9.00 – 20.00

Mercator Centre Ljubljana (www.mercator.si)

Location: Cesta Ljubljanske brigade 32

Open: Mon – Sat 9.00 – 21.00

BTC City (www.btc-city.com)

Location: Šmartinska cesta 152

Open: Mon – Sat 9.00 – 20.00

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Don’t Forget!

✓ Passport

✓ Airplane ticket

✓ Camera

✓ Dictionary

✓ Enjoy yourself!

In case of emergency please call:

Brina (+386 51 353 907)

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Basic Slovenian survival guide ☺

Cheers! = Na zdravje

Excuse me/Sorry = Oprostite

Goodbye = Nasvidenje

Have a nice day! = Lep dan

Hello = Dober dan

How are you? = Kako ste?

How much is this? = Koliko to stane?

I love you = Ljubim te

No = Ne

Please = Prosim

Thank you = Hvala