When we speak about the learning opportunities for young people, we always have something in our mind. Here are most of them:

COMPETENCE 2.1 Support young people in identifying their learning needs, wishes and styles, taking any special needs into consideration

This involves:

• Knowledge: learning theories (learning styles, preferences, etc.), non-formal education and learning, group dynamics, diversity backgrounds and challenges of young people
• Skills: identification of aims, needs analysis, facilitation, leadership, delegation, inclusive educational approaches, inclusive methods
• Attitudes and values: openness, sensitivity to diversity, interest in young people’s views, support for young people taking the lead

COMPETENCE 2.2 Create safe, motivating and inclusive learning environments for individuals and groups

This involves:

• Knowledge: learning theories (learning styles, preferences, etc.), non-formal education and learning, group dynamics, diversity backgrounds and challenges of young people
• Skills: motivating young people, coaching, feedback, creativity, inclusive educational approaches, group management, facilitation, debriefing, problem solving, mediation and conflict transformation
• Attitudes and values: willingness to experiment, support for young people taking the lead, acceptance of the positive potential of conflict

COMPETENCE 2.3 Use a range of educational methods including ones that develop creativity and foster motivation for learning

This involves:

• Knowledge: non-formal education and learning, diverse methods, sources of information about activities
• Skills: learning by doing, creativity, facilitation skills, information management, motivating young people
• Attitudes: openness to the suggestions of young people about activities they like and want to do, willingness to experiment, curiosity

COMPETENCE 2.4 Provide young people with appropriate guidance and feedback

This involves:

• Knowledge: ethics of youth work
• Skills: training, coaching, mentoring
• Attitudes and values: empathy, openness, readiness to challenge others

COMPETENCE 2.5 Inform young people about learning opportunities and support them to use them effectively

This involves:

• Knowledge: information, counselling and relevant educational / professional guidance sources, available learning opportunities inside and outside the community, educational institutions, etc.
• Skills: counselling, coaching, motivating young people