Social Farmers Training Tool
Το έργο FARM'IN εστιάζει στον μετασχηματισμό της επαγγελματικής και τεχνικής κατάρτισης (ΕΕΚ) στον αγροτικό τομέα με την εισαγωγή ενός προηγμένου μοντέλου κατάρτισης στην κοινωνική γεωργία.
Part of the “Creation of a VET model (Vocational Education and Training) for Social Farming operators” is the “Farming Trainer Training Tool” addressed to Trainers.
Output Description:
This “Train-the-Traininer” course is designed for individuals who will be training others in social farming. The focus is on building the trainers’ capacity to effectively teach and support participants, design programs, and foster inclusion.
By the end of the training modules, trainers will:
- Have a thorough understanding of social farming principles, its benefits, and its broader impact.
- Be equipped with practical skills to design and deliver effective training programs for future practitioners.
- Be skilled in fostering inclusive environments and applying advanced methods for working with vulnerable groups.
- Be capable of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of both their training programs and the social farms they support.
These modules emphasize the trainer’s dual role as an educator and leader, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to guide others in building successful social farming initiatives.
PURPOSE: The training course for trainers focuses on equipping educators with the knowledge, methodologies, and tools needed to effectively train others in the field of social farming. This program aims to build their capacity to foster professional development while integrating social inclusion principles into agricultural practices.
The training course for trainers involves 40 total hours led by one teacher. This is part of the preparation phase for trainers who will later train operators.The training course for trainers consists of 4 Modules:
STRUCTURE: The training course for trainers consists of four (4) modules containing :
- Module 1: “SOCIAL FARMING IN THE EUROPEAN CONTEXT:
| 1.1. Introduction (motivations and organization of training activities; the trainer’s role; guide to the lessons) | 20′ |
| 1.2. History, definitions, and approaches to Social Farming | 40′ |
| 1.3. Social Farming activities: characteristics and purposes; some examples | 40′ |
| 1.4. Social Farming activities for social inclusion | 40′ |
| 1.5. Social Farming activities of co-therapy | 40′ |
| 1.6. Social Farming activities for local communities (agri-kindergarten, day centers, ecc.) | 20′ |
| 1.7. Types of agreements for Social Farming | 20′ |
| 1.8. The actors of Social Farming: functions and roles | 40′ |
| 1.10. The European legislative framework: challenges and opportunities | 40′ |
| 1.11. ESF Contribution | 40′ |
| 1.12. EAFRD Contribution | 40′ |
-> To attend the Module 1, please click on the following Youtube link and choose the right playlist:
2. Module 2: “TRAINERS-Practical Approach to training in Social Farming“
| 2.1. The role of training in Social Farming | 40′ |
| 2.2. Designing training for trainers | 40′ |
| 2.3. Tools for the adults’ training | 40 |
| 2.4. The FARM’IN Project mapping | 1h |
| 2.5. Training and learning assessment | 40′ |
| 2.6. Methods and tools for training | 2h |
To attend the Module 2, please click on the following Youtube link and choose the right playlist: [link]
3. Module 3: “PLANNING SOCIAL FARMING INTERVENTIONS”
| 3.1. Planning Social Farming interventions | 40′ |
| 3.2. Needs analysis and identification of activities to be carried out | 40′ |
| 3.3. Stakeholders mapping: purposes and techniques | 40′ |
| 3.4. Creating networks and partnerships | 40′ |
| 3.5. Activities, roles and functions in a Social Farming intervention | 40′ |
| 3.6. How to structure a company accessible to vulnerable groups | 40′ |
| 3.7. Strategies for economic and social sustainability | 40′ |
| 3.8. Territorial involvment | 40′ |
| 3.9. Social Farming projects evaluation: approaches and methods | 1h |
| 3.10. Social Impact Evaluation | 1h |
| 3.11. Some evaluation experiences: results | 40′ |
| 3.11. Materials for the planning and the evaluation of interventions | 2h |
| 3.12. Work lab (in presence in Italy) | 5h |
To attend the Module 3, please click on the following Youtube link and choose the right playlist: [link]
| 4.1. How to create a business plan | 1h |
| 4.2.Finding economic resources | 1h |
| 4.3. Safety at work for fragile persons | 20′ |
| 4.4. Communication and marketing | 40′ |
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