Inspiring recognition practices and tools
In this section of the Visible Value, you may find the real treasure from the field of recognition of youth work. This is a well-selected collection of the recognition tools and practices that have been developed all over Europe.
We hope it will inspire you to develop your own or at least to imagine what the recognition might look like in very practical terms. Our intention is that this collection is regularly updated. So, if you are aware of other tools and practices that deserve to be included, please, let us know. In the meantime, enjoy the current collection.
System for recording your competences gained in non-formal education.
Short description:
Nefiks was the very first tool for the recognition of non-formal learning outcomes that was recognised and supported by the Youth Office – part of the Ministry for Education in Slovenia.
In 2008 the original Nefiks booklet got a ‘younger brother’. That was e-Nefiks, a digital portfolio, easy to use, free of charge and accessible everywhere where the internet is available.
Apart from the already existing areas of experience in the original booklet (e.g. learning in non-formal education activities, volunteering, youth projects, etc.), the e-Nefiks also allowed space for employers recommendations, a competence printout and an integrated Europass CV. Individual users can also upload all other certificates they have received from different courses.
All the entries in the Nefiks portfolio, no matter the type of activity, require the following data:
WHAT (type of activity)
WHEN, WHERE & DURATION
CONTACT PERSON (employer, organizer, etc.) with his/her contact details
DESCRIPTION of the activity (of the gained experience, knowledge, skills)
LIST OF COMPETENCES according to the 8 key competences for lifelong learning, with integrated sub-competences
EVALUATION by the responsible persons in the activity (mentor/leader/trainer/employer)
SELF-EVALUATION by the participant
SIGNATURE AND MARK or IP address of a computer (of the person responsible for the activity)
The process of recording:
He user fills in all necessary fields, then the mentor/employer/trainer confirms it via e-conformation and states that all his or her contact information is in order and can be checked by interested parties.
Nefiks was recognized as a relevant tool for the recognition of non-formal learning experiences by the University of Ljubljana.
More information:
About Nefiks: https://nefiks.si/, http://www.talentiran.si/en-nefiks
Nefiks portfolio example: http://www.talentiran.si/images/2015/IzpisMajaPrimer2015.pdf
Contact details: [email protected]