PARTICIPANT PRESENTATION 1
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AWARD BASICS The Award’s Ten Guiding Principles Individual Balanced Non-competitive Progressive Achievable Inspiration Voluntary Persistence Development Enjoyable 3
AWARD RESEARCH A 2015 research pilot study conducted by University of Western Sydney has shown that: “… improvements to a Participant’s self-confidence, ability to cope with change (resilience), leadership, overall effectiveness and active involvement could be directly attributed to participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and could also be measured. 4
AWARD FRAMEWORK 5
Regular sections require regular activity ie at least 1 hr per week, 2 hrs per 2 week period, or 4 hrs per 4 weeks 6
ASSESSORS ► suitably skilled, qualified and/or experienced adults (approved by an Award Centre) ► assist Participants to set suitable goals ► help Participants to develop a program, stay focused and encourage/recognise improvement (mentoring) ► record positive comments and give final signoff (via paper form or email) Assessors should not be family members 7
PHYSICAL RECREATION Encouraging participation in sport and other physical recreation and improvement of health and fitness ► rowing ► athletics ► rugby ► basketball ► running ► cricket ► skateboarding ► cycling ► soccer ► dance ► softball ► golf ► surfing ► gym ► swimming ► hockey ► tennis ► kayaking ► walking ► martial arts ► yoga ► netball 8
SKILLS Encouraging the development of personal interests and practical and social skills ► animal training ► media production ► mindfulness ► art ► model construction ► astronomy ► chess ► music ► coaching ► photography ► cooking ► pilot training ► public speaking ► crafts ► reading ► drama ► fashion design ► singing ► languages ► web design Non-physical (no sweat!) 9
VOLUNTARY SERVICE Connecting with the community and giving service to others animal care - RSPCA / WIRES ► Award Assistant (ie a Duke of Ed “deputy”) ► conservation / bush regeneration ► emergency services ► ► State Emergency Service (SES), Rural Fire Service (RFS) fund-raising ► helping at after school care ► hospital / nursing home visiting ► sporting club volunteer / Surf Life Saving Club ► litter reduction / clean-up campaigns ► working in at a charity shop ► youth leadership ► Must be for a genuine cause (not for a business / family / friend / neighbour) 10
ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS (AJS) Encouraging a sense of adventure and discovery whilst undertaking a journey in a group Expeditions: Explorations: ► Flora/fauna studies ► Bushwalking ► Historical/geographical ► Hiking surveys ► Canoeing ► Marine investigations ► Cycling 11
AJ COMPONENTS Ensures Participants are Preparation and competent in the necessary Training knowledge and skills to safely undertake their Practice Journey Practice Journey(s) Prepares the team for their independent Qualifying Journey Qualifying Journey Independent team journey Observing, recording and Qualifying AJ Report reflecting ► Participants must discuss and obtain approval from their Award Leader prior to undertaking each Adventurous Journey ► The Award Centre must approve the Supervisor for each Journey 12
ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS Practice and Qualifying journeys: (both are required for each level) Bronze: 2 days each (avg 6 hrs purposeful effort per day) Silver: 3 days each (7 hrs per day) Gold: 4 days (3 nights) each (8 hrs per day) 13
WHY DO THE AWARD? It’s enjoyable ► it’s about getting out there and having FUN! It’s a fantastic opportunity ► build your Award around activities and hobbies you are already involved in or start something completely new, your Award is created by you for you ► meet new people and make great friends ► have adventure and challenge yourself m It will enhance your personal development ► improve your teamwork, perseverance, generosity, self-discipline, compassion, patience, courage, responsibility, self-reliance, independence and determination M It’ll look great on your CV ► An internationally recognised Award ► highly regarded by employers and universities/tertiary institutions 14
DUKE OF ED EMPLOYABILITY Taking part in the Award enables young people to develop practical skills , behaviours and attitudes that are valued by employers globally 15
EMPLOYERS PROGRAM LAUNCH VIDEO 16
GETTING STARTED AND LOGGING https://www.onlinerecordbook.org 17
QUESTIONS? 18
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