The Learning compass network welcomes teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Learning compass network welcomes teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Click here to read more about the project in Slovenian language. Slovenia on Apple iOS 11.2

After a successfully implemented workshop with teachers and special educators from Albania and Kosovo in the year 2019, and a workshop organised with participants from North Macedonia in September 2020, teachers and special educators from Bosnia and Hercegovina were the fourth and final participants to join the Learning compass project with a training organised from November 4th to November 6th 2020. The event took place in a virtual venue as a direct result of adjustments to the COVID-19 pandemic, that may present logistical and health adjustments for international programmes but is also an everyday challenge for teachers in educational systems worldwide.

The three-day training started with introduction remarks presented by Jernej Grahor, CEP Project Manager. Together with Mrs. Anica Mikuš Kos, Slovenian Psychiatrist, Paediatrician and President of the Slovene Philanthropy, and Mr. Marko Strle, Director of the Centre for Communication, Hearing and Speech Portorož,  participants were welcomed in the Learning Compass network and were encouraged, to share their experience and contribute to the sessions. This is the way to find solutions for joint challenges and good practices all teachers, special educators and other school employees can implement in their work and by doing so actively create a more inclusive, engaging and inspirational learning environment for the children in their classes.

DAY 1

The program of the first day included a presentation by Marko Strle on the topic of ‘Inclusion as a specialty of normalit’  and ‘Problem-based learning as a starting point for collaborative learning’. As Mr Strle presented, an inclusive school sees differences as a benefit, that can transform the school environment from a uniform approach to a place of plurality and different approaches, and by doing so enable the acceptance and recognition of all the students, their strengths and weaknesses. He later on presented good practices on how to build on the cooperation of teachers (coming from different backgrounds, teaching practices and with various formal education) so to build a comprehensive learning program.

Anica Mikuš Kos continued with the topic of ´School failure and its impact on children´, starting from the wider environment of elements (family, free time, community, health, school and other) that all have an impact on children. The same is true for school failure, that can not be simply explained by a lower academic success. In the effort of enabling a child to reach their full potential, a close emphasis needs to be given to their strengths, weaknesses, a wider environment, their motivation and other equally important elements. The last seminar of the day was devoted to the methods of activating resources for helping children with school difficulties. Special emphasis was given to the role of volunteer work as a valuable learning and teaching experience. Children, youth and the civil society can be a valuable human resource for all organisations and institutions alike, with the experience being equally rewarding for the volunteers who receive knowledge, work experience and other values through this form of solidarity and cooperation.

DAY 2

The program of the second day started with two discussions prepared by Mrs Mikuš Kos on the topic  ´Specific learning difficulties and their psychosocial accompaniments´ and the topic ´Hyperactivity and Attention Disorders´. Special attention needs to be given to the recognition of such difficulties children might face and actively work to make the learning process and the environment engaging, safe and inclusive. Each child is unique, and their development depends on a wider environment constructed by their parents, family, teachers, school environment, peers and many other elements. That is why the exchange of experience, knowledge and best practices among participants in the training was very welcome to more efficiently overcome the challenges in the educational process and difficulties their students are faced with.

The training was continued by Mr. Strle, who presented the topic ´Adaptations of learning and teaching in educational work with children with special needs´. The participants were included in a dynamic learning process with methods they can implement in their everyday work. The activities continued with a discussion on how to approach and engage children with signs of challenging behaviour so to build a safe and engaging school environment.

The program of the day concluded with a presentation by Mrs Tamara Velikonja on ´The origins and role of conflict in the psychosocial development of children and adolescents´. Conflict as an everyday occurrence in life (and the school environment as well) can be seen through different lenses if we look at it closely and give attention to the effects causing conflict. Such an approach is also more prone to reach a peaceful resolvent through the consideration of one another.

DAY 3

The COVID pandemic has been present worldwide for more than a year and creates our new reality, with effects on the work process, school systems and everyday life. The program of the last day therefore also touched upon our new environment, starting with the presentation prepared by Mrs Mikuš Kos on the topic ´Children and school in time of coronavirus disease´. A discussion included various aspects of the disease on children, from their understanding of the challenging situation, struggles in school, perception of the disease as presented in the family circle, solidarity in the community and other important topics. Mr Strle continued with a discussion on the practical organisation of online classes  and various aspects that should be considered with such a challenging adaption of the educational process. The teachers exchanged their good and bad experience, presented challenges, and jointly searched for solutions schools and teachers face on a daily basis.

The program continued with a presentation by Mr Strle on the topic of Individualised Educational plans.  The lather included a discussion on general educational plans in comparison to individualised educational plans, namely to what extent, the use of which methods and with what target aims can individualised plans for children be implemented. Personalised teaching approaches with special attention to the learning process of individual children can also be efficient to identify and address anxiety in learning. Mr Strle concluded with a presentation of best practices that use creative approaches in the schools system, building on the strong power of poetry, drama class, storytelling, other art forms and activities that engage students and empower their strengths. Mrs Tamara Velikonja presented the last session of the comprehensive three day training with theoretical and practical advice on how to create a supportive school environment.

Participants who were actively included in the three day program, exchanged their experience and best practices unfortunately could not be acknowledge with a hand shake from the organising team as custom, but were rewarded with a symbolic certificate presented to each and every individual digitally. The training program might have concluded, but it is just the beginning of a learning process that aims at the sharing of knowledge with new teachers, special educators, parents and other individuals that actively work with children struggling from various disabilities. All the involved groups form a Learning compass network, that will strive to stay connected and continue upon it´s important mission.

Project is part of CEP’s program activities financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia in the framework of Slovenia’s Development Cooperation.

 

 

 

 

Learning Compass- Training in Bosnia and Herzegovina November 2020

ANNOUNCEMENT: Learning Compass – teacher training for work with children with disabilities

ANNOUNCEMENT: Learning Compass – teacher training for work with children with disabilities

Click here to read more about the project in Slovenian language. Slovenia on Apple iOS 11.2

Centre for European Perspective is together with Center for Communication, Hearing and Speech, Portorož,  and Association for human rights and social inclusion Soci (Udruženje za ljudska prava I socialnu inkluziju – SOCI), Bosnia and Herzegovina, organising a three day training titled “Learning Compass – teacher training for work with children with disabilities”.

This training edition will start with a three-day workshop between November 4th and November 6th where three Slovenian experts will be holding lectures and interactive workshops on teacher training for work with children with disabilities and cooperate with their collegues from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The activities will be concluded with a digital informative session for stakeholders, held in the following weeks.

The activities are based on a wider cooperation in the field of pedagogical work and teaching practices focusing on children with disabilities and special needs, achieved through the sharing of knowledge, experience and best practices among teachers. The project brings together experts and trainers from Slovenia with their colleagues in Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Kosovo and North Macedonia who jointly strive to tackle the challenge of their every day work, to secure an educational process that is engaging, adjustable to the learning styles of each child and gives an equal learning opportunity to every individual.

The challenging new environment of the COVID-19 epidemic has also unveiled additional challenges educational systems worldwide needed to adjust to, from technical aspects of virtual school work to social and psychological components pupils are effected by, and that have widened the gap of equal learning opportunities even further. The project program addresses these challenges through various perspectives, from thematic activities to the overall training format, that will be implemented in an online fashion (virtual classroom).

Visit the CEP website for more information of the overall project and all activities encompassed within the project 

Project is part of CEP’s program activities financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia in the framework of Slovenia’s Development Cooperation.

 

 

 

 

 

European Digital Diplomacy Exchange is DIGITAL like never before

European Digital Diplomacy Exchange is DIGITAL like never before

European Digital Diplomacy Exchange Steering Board and Symposium on Government Communication during COVID-19 Pandemic begins virtually

Click here to read more about the project in Slovenian language. Slovenia on Apple iOS 11.2

The Centre for European Perspective, together with the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia organized a Steering Board meeting and Symposium on Government Communication during COVID-19 pandemic. The event has been hosted via Zoom, taking place from Monday, 28 September to Friday, 2 October 2020.

DAY 1

At the beginning, participants were addressed by Matt Jacobs from the U.S. Department of State and Project Coordinator Ingrid Omahna from the Centre for European Perspective.

The day commenced after the introductory remarks, with a lecture by Tom Fletcher, Former British Ambassador and Downing Street Foreign Policy Advisor and author of the book “The Naked Diplomat: Understanding Power and Politics in the Digital Age”. He presented a lecture about the state of diplomacy before and after 2020, explained current trends, and pointed out 10 crucial questions to consider in order to survive as a diplomat in the future.

Ivana Boštjančič Pulko from Information Security Administration of the Republic of Slovenia continued with a session about “Essentials for Trainers”. The sharing of experience and knowledge is at the very core of the EDDE network, and as participants openly discussed with Mrs. Pulko, there is a dividing line between a good and bad trainer. Mrs. Pulko covered the theoretical essentials of a good trainer, tips and tricks that can help trainers be more confident and advise on how to engage their audience. Guest participants were engaged in an open discussion, that included their questions, challenges and a topic very close to the overall Steering board and Symposium subject, namely how can trainers adapt to the new COVID reality.

The day concluded with the EDDE Steering Board meeting where the next steps of the project were discussed.

DAY 2

The second day started with a lecture by prof. Corneliu Bjola, Associate Professor of Diplomatic Studies from the University of Oxford. Participants dived deep into The Digital “Dark Side” of the COVID-19 Pandemic with a focus on 5G conspiracy theory. The participants learnt the basics of conspiracy theories, how to detect and counter them effectively and what kind of impact they have on the public health system during the current pandemic.

The second session of the second day focused on the Cases of Disinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic. A lecture was given by Veronika Krátka Špalková, Analyst of the Kremlin Watch Program from European Values Center for Security Policy. She focused on the Czech disinformation environment and held a detailed presentation of the context, waves and cases of disinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The third and last session of the day included a presentation by Jakub Kalensky and Andy Carvin, both working at the capacity of Senior Fellow at the Digital Forensic Research Lab within the Atlantic Council. They presented an overview of Disinformation in the new COVID reality.  As they suggested, times of crisis have always presented an opportunity/void in which disinformation can flourish, with the current pandemic being no different. The Atlantic Council is working closely from the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and has researched, analyzed, and exposed various harmful narratives worldwide.

DAY 3

The third day of the event started with a session by Bernd Spainer from Communications Policy & Public Diplomacy Division of the European External Action Service. Lecture focused on Strategic Communication during COVID-19 at the EU level. The next presenter was Elina Lange- Ionatamišviili, from NATO StratCom Centre of Excelence, who  presented  the role of StratComs during COVID-19 emergency, the issue of “infodemic” and its impact on the society in a broader sense. Last but not least, Christ Smith from EUR Stratcom Team of U.S. Department of State, talked about the role of StratCom during the COVID-19 Emergency from the U.S. Perspective.

DAY 4

The fourth day was dedicated to social media and their active role in digital diplomacy. The first session was held by Matthias Lüfkens, Author of Twiplomacy and Managing Director at Burson Cohn & Wolfe. Matthias explained how governments and world leaders reacted to COVID-19 on Twitter. The day closed with a group activity session about the next steps of the EDDE project.

On the last day, the Steering Board members provided an overview of how different governments have responded in relation to COVID-19.

This valuable event would not have been possible without the support of the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia within the Official Development Cooperation instrument.

European Digital Diplomacy Exchange Steering Board and Symposium

 

CEP išče nove sodelavce: Razpis za delovno mesto Finančno administrativni referent

CEP išče nove sodelavce: Razpis za delovno mesto Finančno administrativni referent

Ustanova – Center za evropsko prihodnost (CEP) razpisuje delovno mesto:

FINANČNO ADMINISTRATIVNI REFERENT I  (1 DELOVNO MESTO)

Trajanje zaposlitve: 3 leta s poskusno dobo šestih mesecev in možnostjo podaljšanja na nedoločen čas

Na razpisano delovno mesto bo imenovan kandidat, ki izpolnjuje naslednje pogoje: državljanstvo države članice Evropske unije, najmanj visoka strokovna (prva stopnja) izobrazba ekonomske smeri, najmanj eno (1) leto delovnih izkušenj s področja financ ali računovodstva, poznavanje računovodskih procesov v skladu z računovodskimi standardi in zakonodajo, vozniški izpit B kategorije, tekoče ustno in pisno znanje angleškega jezika (C1), usposobljenost za delo z računalnikom, sposobnost delovanja v mednarodnem okolju, visoka natančnost, visok standard za kakovostno opravljeno delo, samostojnost, samoiniciativnost in timska naravnanost.

Prednost bodo imeli kandidati, ki imajo izkušnje s financami na EU projektih, pri ustanovah ali  neprofitnih organizacijah.

Delo na razpisanem delovnem mestu obsega:

  • Izvajanje finančnega poslovanja organizacije,
  • Vodenje računovodskih evidenc,
  • Priprava finančnega in likvidnostnega načrta organizacije,
  • Priprava projektnih finančnih poročil in letnih zaključnih poročil
  • Redno usklajevanje z računovodskim servisom

Kandidat mora ob prijavi predložiti: Življenjepis in motivacijsko pismo iz katerih mora biti razvidno, da kandidat izpolnjuje pogoje. Kandidati naj pošljejo prijavo z ustreznimi dokazili v zaprti ovojnici z oznako »NE ODPIRAJ – Prijava na razpis delovnega mesta Finančno administrativni referent I« na naslov:

Ustanova–Center za evropsko prihodnost
Grajska cesta 1

1234 Mengeš

Oziroma po elektronski pošti na naslov: [email protected] z jasno oznako – »Prijava na razpis delovnega mesta – Finančno administrativni referent I «.

Upoštevane bodo vse prijave, ki bodo pravočasno prispele na zgoraj navedeni naslov ali bodo najpozneje zadnji dan roka  za prijavo 28.9.2020 poslane s priporočeno pošto, oziroma po elektronski pošti.

V besedilu objave uporabljeni izrazi, napisani v moški slovnični obliki, so uporabljeni kot nevtralni za ženske in moške. Kandidati bodo o izbiri obveščeni v roku 15 dni po odločitvi o izboru.

Za več informacij o delovnem mestu obišči spletno stran ZRSZ.

CEP išče nove sodelavce: Razpis za delovno mesto Projektni vodja IV.

CEP išče nove sodelavce: Razpis za delovno mesto Projektni vodja IV.

Razpis za delovno mesto Projektni vodja IV.

Ustanova – Center za evropsko prihodnost (CEP) razpisuje delovno mesto:
PROJEKTNI VODJA  IV ( 1 delovno mesto) – M/Ž

Projektni vodja opravlja naloge pomoči priprave projektov, samostojno oblikuje manj zahtevna gradiva, ter opravlja druge naloge v skladu z navodili.

Trajanje zaposlitve: 1 leto in pol s poskusno dobo šestih mesecev in možnostjo podaljšanja na nedoločen čas

Na razpisano delovno mesto bo imenovan kandidat, ki izpolnjuje naslednje pogoje:

  • državljanstvo države članice Evropske unije,
  • najmanj visoka strokovna (prva stopnja) izobrazba družboslovne smeri,
  • najmanj sedem (7) mesecev delovnih izkušenj,
  • poznavanje področja mednarodnih odnosov in področij EU,
  • vozniški izpit B kategorije,
  • tekoče ustno in pisno znanje angleškega jezika (C1),
  • usposobljenost za delo z računalnikom (delo s urejevalniki besedil, delo s preglednicami, delo z bazami podatkov, poznavanje računalniških omrežij, poznavanje operacijskih sistemov).
  • sposobnost delovanja v mednarodnem okolju,
  • organizacijske in komunikacijske sposobnosti,
  • sposobnost postavljanja prioritet,
  • natančnost,
  • visok standard za kakovostno opravljeno delo,
  • sposobnost samostojnega komuniciranja in predstavljanja,
  • samostojnost,
  • samoiniciativnost
  • timska naravnanost.

Zaželeno je tudi znanje hrvaškega/bosanskega/srbskega/črnogorskega jezika. Prednost pri izbiri bodo imeli kandidati z izkušnjami pri vodenju EU in drugih projektov.

Delo na razpisanem delovnem mestu okvirno obsega:

  • Vodenje projekta
    • Samostojno planiranje projektnih aktivnosti
    • Koordinacija z deležniki na ravni vladnih organov, civilne družbe in predstavnikov medijev
    • Konceptualna zasnova in vodenje delavnic z deležniki
    • Pridobitev strokovnjakov za izvedbo delavnic

 

  • Administrativno delo
    • Organizacija aktivnosti, koordinacija logistike potrebne za izpeljavo aktivnosti
    • Pisanje poročil
  • Upravljanje s projektnim proračunom
    • Aktivno upravljanje s stroški povezanimi z implementacijo aktivnosti
    • Vodenje proračuna projekta v skladu z zahtevami donatorja
    • Pomoč pri pripravi finančnih poročil

Dober kandidat ima izkušnje iz vseh zgoraj omenjenih področij dela.

Kandidat mora ob prijavi predložiti:

  • življenjepis in motivacijsko pismo iz katerih mora biti razvidno, da kandidat izpolnjuje pogoje.

 

Kandidati naj pošljejo prijavo z ustreznimi dokazili v zaprti ovojnici z oznako »NE ODPIRAJ – Prijava na razpis delovnega mesta Projektni vodja IV« na naslov:

Ustanova–Center za evropsko prihodnost
Grajska cesta 1

1234 Mengeš

Oziroma po elektronski pošti na naslov: [email protected] z jasno oznako – »Prijava na razpis delovnega mesta Projektni vodja IV«.

 

Rok za prijavo je do 25. 9. 2020. Upoštevane bodo vse prijave, ki bodo pravočasno prispele na zgoraj navedeni naslov ali bodo najpozneje zadnji dan roka za prijavo poslane s priporočeno pošto, oziroma po elektronski pošti. V besedilu objave uporabljeni izrazi, napisani v moški slovnični obliki, so uporabljeni kot nevtralni za ženske in moške.

Kandidati bodo o izbiri obveščeni v roku 15 dni po odločitvi o izboru.

Več informacij o delovnem mestu je mogoče poiskati tudi na spletni strani ZRSZ.