Tutoring Program
| TITLE OF PROJECT / PROGRAM | TUTORING PROGRAM |
| TOWN | KNJAŽEVAC, PROKUPLJE AND BELA PALANKA |
| Implementing institution/organization | Western Balkans Institute, tutoring.wb-institute.org |
| Age of target group | 11-14 |
| Scope of target group | 60 |
| Type of activities | Creation of local intersectoral networks Training for local communitiy stakeholders Tutoring sessions Sessions with parents Monitoring and professional support sessions for tutors |
| Innovative elements | Intersectoral 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 |
| Objectives | To 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 activities | 1) 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 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Expected results | Better 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 persons | 30 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 workers | 30 youth workers and volunteers + 1 youth worker as coordinator + 3 youth workers tutors team leaders; all licensed youth workers |
| For further reading or information | tutoring.wb-institute.org, www.projekatreci.org |