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Data: 27/06/2013
Call for Trainers: Value the Difference Resource Pack
SALTO Cultural Diversity is looking for 1 author / editor.
Application deadline: 15th July 2013.
Description
The publication
SALTO Cultural Diversity intends to create a resource pack for youth workers across Europe based on the individual themes of its long running network course, 'Value the Difference'.
The Resource Pack will contain 9 chapters (reflecting the different topics of the Value the Difference training course) which are split up into 2 different sections; one giving up to date information, data and case studies on the relevant topics, with the second providing practical examples of how to engage young people with these topics.
Content for the different sections is expected to include:
Section 1 - will include but is not limited to an introduction to relevant key themes / theories, case studies, questions, quotes and links to further resources etc.
Section 2 - activity ideas on how to engage young people with these themes: Session outlines / instructions, intended outcomes, debriefing questions, list of materials etc.
The end product is a publication available in printed format and as a free download from the SALTO Cultural Diversity publications page.
Rationale
This project will support the SALTO Cultural Diversity's main aim to provide cultural diversity related tools, publications and resources which not only reach the expressed needs of the target group, but further impact on a wider audience in a practical way.
The publication will be based on the individual themes of the 'Value the Difference', draw from the materials collected by SALTO Cultural Diversity since 2008, and be consistent with the overall aims and objectives of the training courses.
This publication will allow youth workers and those working with young people to increase their knowledge and understanding around key cultural diversity related topics, and give practical examples of how they can engage the young people they work with around these topics.
The publication will address key issues without advocating any particular political or ideological viewpoints.
Requested trainer profile
The author should have:
• Ability to independently research and collate material from a wide variety of sources;
• Knowledge of different topics relating to Cultural Diversity, including but not limited to the previous topics of the Value the Difference training course;
• Experience in writing educational material in English;
• Fluency in spoken English and excellent command of written English.
Working conditions
The task will be to research, collect data (including quotes, statistics, case studies etc.) from a variety of sources, and write section one of each of the 9 chapters in the publication. The author will also have editorial responsibility for section two of each chapter - information for which will be provided by previous trainers of and materials from Value the Difference, and / or the toolbox for trainers located on the main SALTO-YOUTH website.
The information, language used and style of writing in section one and section two of each chapter, should be relevant, accessible and appropriate for the target audience.
The full, final copy from the author to be completed by September 30th 2013 - will be subject to consultation and agreement with SALTO Cultural Diversity.
Team composition
The final product will be subject to consultation and agreement with SALTO Cultural Diversity.
Application & selection procedure
Apply no later than: 15th July 2013.
How to apply:
Those interested in becoming the contributor for the Value the Difference Resource Pack should send the following to Jeremy Barnett, Co-ordinator, SALTO Cultural Diversity at [email protected] by Monday 15th July 2013:
• A Curriculum Vitae;
• A statement of experience and skills relevant to the task (with links to any past publications);
You will be informed about the selection by: 26th July 2013.
Downloads
• Call for Author - VtD Resource Pack.doc
For more information
Jeremy Barnett, Co-ordinator - SALTO Cultural Diversity
Phone: +44 (0) 207 389 4674
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer
SALTO received this call via its website and is not responsible for its contents. Please contact the organiser directly for more information.
SALTO-YOUTH is a network of 8 Resource Centres working on European priority areas within the youth field.
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