Theoretical basics of knowledge on animation, informal, non-formal and alternative education 2300-MS1-AKN-TPWAE

Knowledge:
 Knows the basic concepts functioning in the area of ​​informal education and socio-cultural animation, and understands the relationships between them (formal, informal, non-formal, alternative education; local and educational environment; group, stages of its development and processes occurring in it; bonds; social capital roles of leader, animator, cultural and educational worker, facilitator;)
 Knows the place of social animation and informal education in social sciences and humanities
 Has basic knowledge about social groups with which he can work using cultural animation or informal education. He knows what opportunities and limitations this entails.
 Knows in which institutions socio-cultural animation and informal education can be implemented
 Knows how group processes go and what stages of development the group goes through
 Knows how the I, II and III sectors differ and how socio-cultural animation and informal education can be implemented in individual areas
 Knows the historical outline of animation and informal education
 Knows to which social groups can be directed animation or informal education activities and what is their specificity
 Knows the level of participation and involvement of Poles in social activities

Skills:
 Is able to describe the stages of group development and assess which group the group is at and choose the right style for managing the group.
 Defines the basic concepts of animation and informal education and is able to indicate the relationships and dependencies between them.
 Can show the differences and similarities between animation and non-formal education.
 Characterizes individual leadership roles: leader, animator, cultural and educational worker, facilitator and indicates similarities and differences
 Indicates links between informal education and socio-cultural animation with other fields of science

Social competence
 Knows the importance of theoretical knowledge for taking practical action
 Uses the acquired knowledge of the theoretical foundations of animation and informal education in practical action
 Understands the need to constantly expand their knowledge, follow new trends in animation and informal education, and a critical approach to them.
 Knows where to look for information on informal education and socio-cultural animation and how to deepen their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this field.
 Is aware of the individual selection of methods of action for a particular situation and social group

Assessment criteria: the ability to find connections between various issues and theories and draw own conclusions

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