The LEMONOC seminar

Part Six: The LEMONOC seminar

“If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking.”

(Benjamin Franklin)

During the process of developing the LEMONOC Programme it was apparent that there is a need for dialogue across institutions (who work around learning mobility) to share ideas, suggestions, good-practices, etc. LEMONOC developed a seminar for all stakeholders (officers, coordinators, student counsellors, etc.) involved in learning mobility with the Global South. During an interactive dialogue between participants and coaches were given the opportunity to interact and learn from each other, and from LEMONOC tools and outputs. Different aspects of learning mobility (vision, sustainable partnership, preparation, follow-up, …) were discussed during these seminars.

6.1 Improving the quality of learning mobility between the Global North and South: learning gains

During the seminars qualitative learning mobility is analysed with the Global South and interactive dialogue between participants and coaches is carried out. Participants had the opportunity to learn from each other perspectives, share and reflect upon visions and expectations concerning qualitative learning mobility with the Global South.

 Participants were given the opportunity also to become familiar with the LEMONOC tools, and receive a brief  training  in their usage, while also obtaining feedback on the practices of their home institution. Aspects for quality improvement of the participants institutional practices were also formulated during the seminar and organisations and participants learned how to commit to improve them.

 Seminars had the following objectives: :

• To learn from each other practices.
• To share and develop a critical vison concerning qualitative learning mobility North-South.
• To reflect critically upon vision and expectations concerning qualitative learning mobility North-South.
• To allow participants to become familiar with the LEMONOC project
• To learn about the uses of the  LEMONOC instruments
• To become familiar with the LEMONOC-criteria and to reflect critically upon these criteria.
• To formulate aspects for quality improvement of the institutional practices and to commit to improving this.

6.2 Programme

Part 1: Why learning mobility with the Global South? About purpose, vision and mission.

After sharing good practices and identifying criteria for qualitative learning mobility we offer an interactive dialogue where we go back to the core business, to our vision, our ‘why’. What is important? How do we work together with partners? Etc.

Part 2: The LEMONOC criteria for good practice in learning mobility

We introduce the LEMONOC criteria and reflect critically upon these criteria and look what is relevant for your organization.  The LEMONOC tools will be introduced.

Part 3: The future: actions, strategy and implementation

What will the future offer for international learning mobility?

Discuss actions, opportunities, implementation strategies and the challenges of quality improvement for your organisation with us. We combine our skills and experiences and look for solutions.