References
Further reading
- Bergeret, J-M., Meisch, N. & Otten, H., Community Project for Developing Training Modules for Youth Workers, Service National de la Jeunesse, Luxembourg, 1997. Available on request from: info@ikab.de
- Bowyer, J. & Geudens T., Bridges for Recognition – Promoting Recognition of Youth Work across Europe SALTO-YOUTH Inclusion Resource Centre, 2005
- Chisholm, L., Advanced Training for Trainers in Europe (ATTE), Pilot Course under the Council of Europe and the European Commission, Youth Worker Training Partnership Programme 2001-2003, External Evaluation, Final Report, 2004
- Chisholm, L., Recognising non-formal & informal learning in the youth sector – terminology cheat sheet Innsbruck, 2005
- Chisholm, L., ‘Rediscovering the learning continuum: renewing education for democracy’ Plenary keynote at the EU Lifelong Learning and Youth in Action Programmes 2007-2013, Launch Conference. Tallinn, 2007
- Chisholm, L. & Hoskins, B. with Glahn, C. (Eds.), Trading up – Potential and performance in non-formal learning Strasbourg, 2005
- Colley, H., Hodkinson, P. & Malcom, J., Informality and Formality in Learning Learning and Skills Research Centre, 2003
- Council of Europe, Symposium on non-formal education. Report Part 1 / Part 2 Strasbourg, January 2001
- Council of Europe, Recommendation (2003) 8 of the Committee of Ministers on the promotion and recognition of non-formal education/learning of young people Strasbourg, 2003.
- Council of Europe, Declaration of the 8th Conference of Ministers responsible for youth. The future of the Council of Europe youth policy: Agenda 2020 Kyiv, 2008
- Council of Europe and European Commission, ‘Pathways towards validation and recognition of education, training & learning in the youth field’ Working paper by the European Commission and the Council of Europe. Strasbourg and Brussels, 2004
- Council of Europe and European Commission, ‘Pathways 2.0: Towards Recognition of Non-formal Learning/Education and of Youth Work in Europe’ Strasbourg and Brussels. 2011
- Council of Europe and European Commission, Coyote 11 – Non-formal learning and education Strasbourg, 2006
- Council of the European Union, Council resolution on common European principles for the identification and validation of non-formal and informal learning Brussels, 2004
- Council of the European Union, Conclusions of the Council on Common European Principles for the identification and validation of non-formal and informal learning Brussels, 2004
- Council of the European Union, Council resolution on the recognition of the value of non-formal and informal learning within the European youth field Brussels, 2006
- Council of the European Union, Council resolution on a renewed framework for European cooperation in the youth field (2010-2018) Brussels, 2009
- Council of the European Union, Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning Brussels, 2012
- Coussée, F., Verschelden, G., Van de Walle, T., & Williamson, H. (Eds.), The history of youth work in Europe and its relevance for youth policy today Council of Europe Publications. Strasbourg, 2009
- Coussée, F., Verschelden, G., Van de Walle, T., Medlinska, M. & Williamson, H. (Eds.), The history of youth work in Europe - Volume 2. Relevance for today's youth work policy Council of Europe Publications, Strasbourg, 2010
- Coussée, F. , Williamson, H. & Verschelden, G. (Eds.), The history of youth work in Europe. Relevance for today's youth work policy. Volume 3 Strasbourg, 2012
- Davies, B., ‘Youth Work: A Manifesto for Our Times’ Reprinted from Youth and Policy, no. 88, Summer 2005. National Youth Agency, 2005
- Delors, J. et al for UNESCO, ‘Learning the Treasure Within’, Report to UNESCO of the International Commission on Education for the Twenty-first Century. Paris, 1999
- Directorate of Youth and Sport, Mini-compendium on non-formal education Strasbourg, 2007
- Directorate of Youth and Sport, Quality Standards in Education and Training Activities of the Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe Strasbourg, 2007
- Du Bois-Reymond, M. for the Council of Europe, Study on the links between formal and non-formal education Strasbourg, 2003
- European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Validation of non-formal and informal learning in Europe: A Snapshot Thessaloniki, 2008
- European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, European guidelines for validating non‐formal and informal learning Thessaloniki, 2009
- European Commission, A memorandum on lifelong learning Commission Staff Working Paper (SEC(2000)1832). Brussels, 2000
- European Commission, A New Impetus for European Youth. White Paper. Brussels, 2001
- European Commission, Common European principles for validation of non-formal and informal learning. Final proposal from Working Group H Brussels, 2004
- European Commission (2009): An EU Strategy for Youth – Investing and Empowering. A renewed open method of coordination to address youth challenges and opportunities Brussels, 2009
- European Commission, Youthpass Guide Brussels, 2009
- European Commission, The Value of Working with Young People Study prepared by: ICF GHK Consulting, 2014
- European Youth Forum, Policy paper on youth organisations as non-formal educators – recognising our role Rome, 2003
- European Youth Forum, Policy paper on recognition of non-formal education: confirming the real competencies of young people in the knowledge society Brussels, 2005
- European Youth Forum, Policy paper on non-formal education: a framework for indicating and assuring quality Castelldefels, 2008
- European Youth Forum, Quality Assurance for Non-Formal Education: A Framework for Youth Organisations Brussels, 2013
- Fennes, H. & Otten, H., Quality in non-formal education and training in the field of European youth work SALTO Training Resource Centre. Bonn, September 2008.
- Institut für Sozialarbeit und Sozialpädagogik, The Socio-economic Scope of Youth Work in Europe Final report for the Youth Partnership. Frankfurt, 2007
- Karsten, A. (Ed.), The State of Youth Policy in 2014 Youth Policy Press, 2014
- Krezios, A. & Ambrozy, M., Here2stay – a handbook on non-formal learning and its social recognition Thessaloniki, 2010
- Ohana, Y. & Otten, H. for SALTO Training and Development Resource Centre, The eight key competencies for lifelong learning: An appropriate framework within which to develop the competence of trainers in the field of European Youth Work or just plain politics? Bonn, 2009
- Otero, M. with McCoshan, A. & Junge, K. (Eds.), European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning. Final report to the European Commission Birmingham, 2005
- Taylor, M (Ed.), European Portfolio for Youth Leaders and Youth Workers Strasbourg, 2007
- UNESCO, Synergies between formal and non-formal education Paris, 2006
- Werquin, P., ‘Recognition of non-formal and informal Learning in OECD countries: a very good idea in jeopardy?’ in Lifelong Learning in Europe, no. 3, OECD. Paris, 2008
- Werquin, P. for the OECD, Recognising non-formal and informal learning: outcomes, policies and practices. Paris, 2010
- Werquin, P. for the OECD, Recognition of non-formal and informal learning: country practices. Paris, 2010
Useful reference websites
Name / Description (in alphabetical order) |
URL |
|---|---|
| Council of Europe - Youth Department | www.coe.int/youth |
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Compass Resource Website Resources for Human Rights Education with young people and value-based youth work |
https://www.coe.int/en/web/compass |
| Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission | http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/index_en.htm |
| Erasmus+ Youth Programme | http://ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/index_en.htm |
|
Eurodesk Portal The main provider of information on European policies and opportunities for young people and those who work with them |
https://www.eurodesk.eu/ |
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European Language Portfolio of the Council of Europe Supporting the development of learner autonomy, pluri-lingualism, intercultural awareness and competence; helping people record their language learning achievements and experiences |
www.coe.int/portfolio |
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EURYDICE Network The Eurydice Network provides information on and analyses of European education systems and policies. As at 2013 it consists of 40 national units based in all 36 countries participating in the EU's Life-long Learning programme |
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index_en.php |
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INFED Not-for-profit resource site on informal education |
www.infed.org |
| National agencies of the Erasmus+ Youth Programme | http://ec.europa.eu/youth/partners_networks/national_agencies_en.htm |
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Recognition resources website of the Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field of Youth |
http://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/recognition |
| The Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field of Youth | http://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/home |
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The SALTO Youth Resource Centres Network Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities within the European YOUTH programme |
www.salto-youth.net |
| Training Kits by the Partnership between the Council of Europe and the European Commission in the field of Youth | http://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/t-kits |
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Unique Learning Badges Project Online visual recognition platform for providers and receivers of non-formal education |
www.learningbadges.eu |
The Council of Europe Youth Work Portfolio is a tool to help those doing youth work, primarily youth workers and youth leaders, but also managers and administrators, to assess and further develop their youth work competence and that of the people under their supervision.