This badge is earned by youth workers, educators, trainers, or individuals who have explored and reflected on their own learning experiences to better support young people in developing essential competencies. It focuses on self-reflection, effective learning methods, and personal growth. The "Learning to Learn" badge shows that the earner has gained a deeper understanding of how learning works and has developed strategies to improve their own learning process, while also empowering young learners to acquire critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills often missing in traditional education.
Achievements:
The “Learning to Learn” badge is all about reflecting on the learning journey, discovering new learning methods, and strengthening your ability to learn independently. This badge encourages youth workers, educators, and trainers to look back on their experiences, understand what helps them learn best, and take action to improve their own learning, additionally being equipped to support young people in their educational growth.
By earning this badge, learners have:
- Reflected on their past learning experiences using creative metaphors, like "The River of Learning."
- Analyzed their best and worst learning moments to identify strengths and challenges.
- Used learning strategies to enhance their skills.Practiced self-reflection and shared their thoughts on learning with others.
- Explored practical approaches to guide young people in acquiring essential skills like learning to learn, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability.
To earn this badge, the learner completed the following:
- Reflected on key learning experiences using creative methods.
- Analyzed and shared insights from their best and worst learning moments.
- Demonstrated how they can support young people in developing learning to learn competences missing in traditional education.
Assessment Procedures:
The learner’s tasks were reviewed based on completion and reflection. Successful completion of all tasks resulted in the awarding of the badge, recognizing the learner’s ability to understand and improve their learning process while supporting others in doing the same.