University of Malta Cottonera Resource Centre Applicant for Outstanding Community Learning Initiative EPALE AWARDS 2016

Learner-centred approach Community learning initiative which adopts a systemic and multi-targeted approach, engaging families, peer groups, the community, the schools and university. The CRC helps facilitate and develop inter-generational involvement for life wide learning. Multi-disciplinary Capacity development Learner-centred approach

Those facing a social, physical and mental challenge Groups we work with Youth Adults Those facing a social, physical and mental challenge Ethnic groups Marital status, sexual identity and sexual orientation Elderly

Research Education Social wellbeing Formal Informal customer feedback, networking with service providers Research Courses Public lectures Film festival Education Legal clinic Counselling Dental clinic Social wellbeing

NON-FORMAL EDUCATION Issues that capture the community’s imagination – Il-Gimgha Mqaddsa, Lecture on Social Housing Capacity development Nsahhu l-familja li nhobbu Maltese for foreigners Parental skills for women at CCF Train the trainer workshops on themes from Grease

Services offered by other entities on site University of the Third Age Appogg Directorate Lifelong Learning

Groups & Organizations Collaborate with stakeholders including parents, NGOs and service providers at community level while remaining committed to dialogue and cross agency cooperation Individuals Those who are following a course Independent researchers Service providers – head teachers, social workers, College principals Groups & Organizations Laqgha Forum Komunita’ Bormliza Ghaqda Romol u Separati Nisa IRMCO Ltd. Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl, Centru Tbexbix, Salesjani Senglea President’s Trust Communities LEAP Parish priests Local Councils Organizations

Learner centred approach is necessary to stimulate participation in adult learning Learner centered – Choose topics which interest the communities Adopt a pedagogical style based on informed dialogue, Lecturers are asked to move from the known into the unknown While some courses are based on demand/suggestions, others emerge from skills gaps which emerge from research

Other objectives Create activities that bring the different communities in the Cottonera area together to help them build bridges socially and educationally Highlight the tangible and intangible heritage found in the area to promote leadership, self awareness and active citizenship Provide outreach in the community by setting up diverse sites for learning and providing opportunities for developing socially culturally sensitive academic, research and teaching projects Develop service providers’ socio-cultural competence, promote awareness of diversity

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