1 4th International Award Summer School August 24–30, 2009

2 “There is more in you than you think!” In the tradition of Kurt Hahn*), we strongly believe that to explain the Award is not enough, and that we also have to take care that its spirit can be experienced in every single seminar. Hence, in Summer School, “learning by doing” is the most important seminar method. *) Kurt Hahn, “inventor” of the Award, was born (1886) and died (1974) in Germany

3 Overview: Courses & Workshops Different Courses & Workshops –Award Basics: Award Leaders‘ Course –Delivering the Expeditions‘ Section: Expedition Course –Award Journalism: Learning Stations –Award Management: Award Officers‘ Course (Management Simulation) –Countries’ Presentations: International Evening –Other topics: Open Workshops Different usage of these courses –New / young leaders: Get profound first training –Leaders: Broaden and deepen their knowledge –Experienced leaders: Train The Trainer –Gold Participants: Residential Project

4 Programme: Time Schedule Monday, 24th August 2008 –Late evening: Arrival and Accommodation Tuesday, 25th August 2008 –Introduction –Award Leaders’ Course / Expedition Course Wednesday, 26th August 2008 –Award Leaders’ Course / Expedition Course Thursday, 27th August 2008 –Award Journalism Learning Stations (opt.) –Award Officers Course Friday, 28th August 2008 –Award Officers Course –International Evening Saturday, 29th August 2008 –Workshops –Visit in Heidelberg Sunday, 30th August 2008 –Departure

5 Award Leaders Course This course is mainly aimed at people –who either have not yet participated in an Award Leaders Course or –who want to broaden or refresh their knowledge. Main topics are –Award Philosophy & Process –Mini-Expedition –Designing individual programmes –Development Plan.

6 Expedition Course This Course is meant for people who are or want to become trainers, supervisors or assessors for Bronze or Silver Expeditions. Coached practical experience: A “real” expedition is going to be supervised and evaluated by the participants of the course. Theoretical knowledge about the Expeditions Process: –Training –Practise Expeditions –Qualifying Venture –Delivering the Expeditions section.

7 Award Officers Course (Simulation) This course addresses people responsible for (part of) the work of an Operating Authority. The management simulation is supposed to prepare them for their different tasks or to improve their work in different areas. Main stages are –Introduction: “Six Pathways” –The Game: Rules, technics, scenario –Round 1: Trial & Error –Round 2: Cast off! –Round 3: Amidst real Award live –Round 4: Broadening and deepening –Evaluation.

8 Writing –Reports –Interviews –Personal Profiles (Portraits) –Testimonials Photography –Activities –People –Events Tools Award Journalism Learning Stations

9 Open Workshops Everybody is invited to run her / his own workshop on any topic or skill related to the operation of the Award. A Workshop marketplace will be held where participants can choose one or more workshops from the list or add their own subject. Topic proposals: –Award Development Plan –Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) –Gold Expedition –IASS documentation (video) –Online Award Management System –Reviewing activities –Roman History Tour –Visit of Wild Country Area “Odenwald” –...

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