The REFAK (ReferentInnen Akademie) is the Train the Trainers program in Austrian Trade Union Education. It is a cooperation project between the Chamber of Labour (AK) and the Association of Austrian Trade Union Education (VÖGB). It is managed by a cooperative pedagogical management team of AK Vienna and VÖGB. REFAK is aimed at all people who are or will be active in trade union adult education as trainers, speakers or lecturers. The selection of the participants is carried out in close cooperation with the responsible trade union secretaries.
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#mm: Biography work – 5 Exercises on Gender
Biography work is ideal for an in-depth analysis of the theme of gender. Make sure that the participants engage with the topic from their own experience.
The following five exercises should support participants when dealing with their own biography and help them to critically reflect on gender roles, socialisation and language.
WeiterlesenAuch Radiohören ist Bildung
22. Radiopreise der Erwachsenenbildung überreicht

Aus 142 eingereichten Radiosendungen haben Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der Konferenz der Erwachsenenbildung Österreichs (KEBÖ) 18 Beiträge für die Preisvergabe nominiert. Für den VÖGB war Pia Lichtblau in der Jury vertreten.
Ausgezeichnet werden jedes Jahr Beiträge in den Kategorien Kultur, Information, Bildung/Wissenschaft, Interaktive und experimentelle Produktionen sowie Sendereihen.
Weiterlesen#mm: „Annoying Methods“ – The chair circle

The chair circle is actually quite practical because it facilitates direct communication between all those involved in a seminar – everyone can look directly at everyone at any time. Nevertheless, it has become one of the things that increasingly annoy seminar participants.
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Union Strategies against Right-Wing Extremism

In light of the upcoming EU elections, the question that is more pressing than ever is the extent to which right-wing extremists and far-right parties are burdening the political climate in Europe and, above all, how the trade union movement is confronting the phenomenon. Beginning with an initiative from the ETUI (European Trade Union Institute) a group of trade unionists from Belgium, France, Austria and Sweden are offering an overview of existing and planned trade union initiatives against right-wing extremism in Europe. This will offer opportunities in learning new methods, as well as exchanging experiences with others.
As part of the Anti-Racism Toolbox, we would like to present individual methods and initiatives. Taking the European idea into account, it is possible that a number of languages may appear on the page :-).
Weiterlesen#mm: “Annoying Methods” – our new series!
A guide to unhappiness for trainers

Participants in training courses, seminars and particularly longer courses complain about annoying methods. However, those who are annoyed and allergic to certain methods learn poorly or, in the worst case, not at all! With our small series on the subject of „Annoying methods“ we would like to support trainers in avoiding allergic reactions and point out possible alternatives!
Weiterlesen#mm: Like in Real Life
Raising Awareness of everyday Discrimination
Goal ** Increase the visibility of everyday discrimination ** Experience these situations for another person’s perspective ** Encourage sensitisation and self reflection
Weiterlesen#dido_36: Bad News are Good News?
Making Fake News and Co. a playful experience

Slip into the role of the bad guy and manipulate, rush, exaggerate, provoke… With „Bad News“ we become real false reporters and this with a good intention. Because the free online role play helps to understand and classify the mechanisms behind targeted disinformation on the Internet.
In this way, we gain insight into the methods and tactics used by false reporters to spread and polemicise their content and to play with people’s fears.
Weiterlesen#dido_37: Mini video campaigns in cinema trailer form

Shaking up, informing, stimulating discourse – campaigns serve as a mouthpiece where people have something to say! Especially videos are an expressive possibility. But if you can’t make big media productions, you can use an app. With iMovie you can quickly create appealing videos that look like a Hollywood-style movie trailer.
WeiterlesenWinterpause…

… bis zum nächsten Jahr!
2019 neigt sich dem Ende zu, das letzte REFAK-Seminar ist bereits abgeschlossen – wir vom REFAK-Team machen Winterpause und wünschen allen Teilnehmer*innen und Blog-Leser*innen entspannte und erholsame Feiertage!