MOOC´s course on Youth Research Essentials

Running from 23 October to 3 December 2023 the MOOC explores the role of youth research in shaping evidence-based policy and youth work practice.

The course consists of six modules:

Module 1: The role, concepts and history of youth research

Module 2: Youth research, policy and practice

Module 3: Youth Research actors and Networks at national Level

Module 4: Youth research methods and approaches

Module 5: Communicating youth research|

Module 6: Course evaluation

Participants will:

• Become familiar with the role of youth research and get to know the main contemporary and emerging research themes
• Have an overview of the various youth research actors and knowledge networks across Europe
• Understand better the impact of youth research on evidence-based youth policy and youth work practice
• Gain an understanding of youth research methods and approaches
• Learn about knowledge translation and how to efficiently communicate youth research to different audiences.

The course is open to everyone and free of charge. It is addressed in particular to youth policy makers, youth work practitioners, youth leaders, volunteers, members of youth NGOs, or youth researchers.

The course includes basic information, so it may be especially useful to those just beginning their careers in the youth field. It does not provide exhaustive information on specific expertise in youth research.

The language of the course is English.

The course is organised by the EU-CoE Youth Partnership.

Deadline: 2 February 2024

More information: Eurodesk