Study Lab on the Professional Identity of Youth Workers

EaT SNAC Study Lab on professional identity and its formation in education and training of youth work

5-8 May (including travel days), Brussels, Belgium 

What is a Study Lab?

The Study Lab is an activity format that integrates exploratory and reflective elements to support trainers and academics from education and training of youth workers. It aims to inspire participants, encourage reflection on current processes and practices, and ultimately enhance training and educational opportunities for youth workers. A Study Lab is purposely a short activity with a visit to local youth work practice as part of its program. Preparation and follow-up activities, extending beyond the residential meeting itself, are integral components of the overall process. The Study Lab activity will engage a small group of no more than 12–16 participants, plus facilitators.

Objectives:

• Critical analysis of how professional identity (PI)  is formed and its relevance in education and training of youth workers 
• Exploring the role and boundaries of youth work practice in shaping professional identity and formation 
• Collecting methods and tools that can be used to develop professional identity of youth workers 
• Providing a space for reflection to improve/develop methods, tools for professional identity formation in the education and training of youth work
• Strengthening cooperation in education and training of youth work within the national context. 

Profile of participants

• You participate in youth work education and training as a lecturer, professor, trainer,
• You participate in developing education and training strategies and interested in discussing them at European – international environment,
• You are ready to reflect on your role as a youth work educator or trainer. 
• You are willing to contribute to systemic change  in the further development of quality youth worker education and training.