Mérite Jeunesse adventurous journey supervisor and assessor

Kontext / Contexte

This course is the second part of the basic training of the Mérite Jeunesse Foundation (non-formal education structure). Once you have completed this training, you are equipped to assess and supervise the Adventurous Journey Section of the Award in Luxembourg.

Zielsetzung / Objectifs

Knowledge
The participants will learn about the philosophy, principles and tenets of the Adventurous Journey Section, as well as the different roles for adults in the Award.

Know-how
The participants will be able to plan an Adventurous Journey together with the youngsters, and to prepare them specifically for this outdoor activity of 2 to 4 days. The training also covers the supervision and assessment during the expedition, as well as the debriefing and follow-up.

Posture
The participants will foster a constructive and appreciative communication with all parties involved.

Inhalt / Contenu

The supervisor plans and prepares the outdoor journey of 2 to 4 days together with their participants. The assessor is responsible to ensure that the team of participants fulfils the 16 requirements of an Adventurous Journey. During the Adventurous Journey, the assessor and the supervisor are close to the area of the journey. They contact the group of participants at least once a day and are checking on them to facilitate their successful completion of their Adventurous Journey. At the end of each day and once the entire journey is completed, the assessor should debrief the team of participants.

Arbeitsformen / Approche méthodologique

- Theory
- practical exercises
- reflection and group activities
- discussion and exchange of experiences
- preparation of a mini expedition, facilitating practical experience of being a participant, supervisor and assessor.

Referent, Referentin / Formateur, formatrice

Hayley Montague, formatrice
Christine Gouverneur, formatrice

Remarques / Anmerkung

Registration with the Mérite Jeunesse National Office is obligatory https://merite.jeunesse.lu/lu/formexpeditionen
This training module builds on the "Mérite Jeunesse Award Leader" training, which should be completed before registering for this training module.