We encourage youth worker to actively practise evaluation to improve the quality of the youth work conducted. Here are some keynotes to take into account. Be ready to learn and improve your competences!

 COMPETENCE 5.1 Involve young people in planning and organising evaluation

This involves:

• Knowledge: inclusive evaluation approaches
• Skills: democratic leadership, active listening, process management, group management, research techniques, ICT

 COMPETENCE 5.2 Plan and apply a range of participatory methods of evaluation

This involves:

• Knowledge: inclusive evaluation approaches
• Skills: participatory methods, democratic leadership, facilitation
• Attitudes and values: openness to constructive criticism and feedback

 COMPETENCE 5.3 Use the results of evaluation for the improvement of their practice

This involves:

• Skills: evaluation
• Attitudes and values: openness to constructive criticism and feedback, adaptation to new/unforeseen situations, personal initiative

 COMPETENCE 5.4 Stay up-to-date on the latest youth research on the situation and needs of the young people

This involves:

• Knowledge: youth research approaches, actors and sources
• Skills: analysis, information management
• Attitudes and values: personal initiative