Tutoring Program

TITLE OF PROJECT / PROGRAMTUTORING PROGRAM
TOWNKNJAŽEVAC, PROKUPLJE AND BELA PALANKA
Implementing institution/organizationWestern Balkans Institute, tutoring.wb-institute.org
Age of target group11-14
Scope of target group60
Type of activitiesCreation of local intersectoral networks

Training for local communitiy stakeholders

Tutoring sessions

Sessions with parents

Monitoring and professional support sessions for tutors

Innovative elementsIntersectoral amd holistic approach and longlasting sustainability
Why is your project considered good practice?Prevention and intervention program providing for multiple benefits for the local community
ObjectivesTo increase the level of general knowledge and success in learning
Enhanced and more successful socialization of children and youth
To create an enabling environment supportive towards children and youth through enhancing mutual cooperation of local stakeholders
Developing positive attitudes towards volunteering and community work, particularly in school children and students
Key activities1) Creation of intersectoral partnership in the local community, 2)  training of locals, 3) selection and training of tutors and program participants,4)  tutoring activities, 5) monitoring and professional support 6) small-scale donations to schools
Duration1 year
Expected resultsBetter achievement in specific subject/s, comprehensive knowledge increased  by pupils participating in the programme
Reduced number of skipping/avoiding school classes
Better relationships formed with peers, being part of peer network, active participation in peer events and public life
Positive feedback from parents, participating in projects meetings, recognizing program as supportive and effective
supportive and enabling environment created for children and youth through enhanced mutual cooperation of local stakeholders
Youth-friendly school teachers, minority and gender sensitive, open minded
Positive attitudes towards volunteering and community work developed, particularly in school children and students
Number of engaged persons30 youth workers and volunteers + 1 youth worker as coordinator + 3 youth workers tutors team leaders; all licensed youth workers + 2 adult trainers
Engagement of youth workers30 youth workers and volunteers + 1 youth worker as coordinator + 3 youth workers tutors team leaders; all licensed youth workers
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