With this graduation thesis, I explored the possibilities of cooperation between the youth sector and schools in the Municipality of Ljubljana. First, I explored how youth workers imagine this partnership. Namely, what approaches, activities, and methods would they use when working in and with schools. Later, I focused on possible chances and challenges which the youth sector and schools may deal with in the partnership. Finally, I explored what youth workers think which practices and experiences from abroad could be adopted to Slovenia and why. For instance, practices observed and experiences gained by participating in mobility programmes for youth workers.
Youth workers work with young people to facilitate their personal, social, and political development through non-formal and informal education, counselling, and leisure activities. Furthermore, they support youth to have a voice in communities. Slovenian youth sector is highly engaged and active in working with young people where they are at. Slovenian youth spend most of the day in schools. Considering the previous facts, having youth work in schools is not only beneficial for young people, but also for schools and communities. “Youth work in Schools” is a concept for delivering informal and non-formal learning in formal settings. For instance, in primary and secondary schools.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical Framework
- Youth Work: A Definition and Its Role
- The Concept of Youth Work in Schools
- Potential Benefits of Youth Work in Schools
- Research Methodology
- Findings and Discussion
- Youth Workers' Perceptions of Collaboration
- Opportunities and Challenges
- International Practices and Experiences
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This graduation thesis explores the potential for collaboration between the youth sector and schools in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The research aims to understand how youth workers envision this partnership, including their preferred approaches, activities, and methods. Furthermore, it examines the opportunities and challenges associated with such collaboration and investigates which international practices and experiences could be adopted in Slovenia.
- Understanding youth workers' perspectives on collaboration with schools
- Identifying opportunities and challenges for youth work in schools
- Exploring the potential of adopting international practices in Slovenia
- Analyzing the benefits of youth work in schools for young people, schools, and communities
- Contributing to the development of effective collaboration between the youth sector and schools
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the research topic, including the background, relevance, and research questions. It establishes the theoretical framework for the study, defining youth work and its role in supporting young people's development.
- Theoretical Framework: This chapter delves into the theoretical underpinnings of youth work and the concept of "Youth Work in Schools," highlighting the potential benefits of this approach for young people, schools, and communities.
- Research Methodology: This chapter outlines the research methods employed in the study, including the data collection techniques and analysis procedures used to gather and interpret information from youth workers.
- Findings and Discussion: This chapter presents the findings of the research, exploring the perspectives of youth workers on collaboration with schools, the opportunities and challenges associated with such partnerships, and the potential for adopting international practices.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This graduation thesis focuses on the key concepts of youth work, young people, youth work in schools, and partnerships. The research examines how these concepts intersect within the Slovenian context, exploring opportunities for collaboration between the youth sector and schools in Ljubljana. Key themes include the role of youth work in supporting young people's development, the benefits of youth work in schools, and the potential for transferring international practices and experiences to the Slovenian setting.
- Quote paper
- Amar Toplić (Author), 2021, Youth Sector in Schools. Towards Effective Collaboration, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1430083
