Dealing with Ambiguity

“In a world of change, learners shall inherit the earth. While the learned shall find themselves perfectly equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” – Eric Hoffman
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This badge demonstrates the effort put into understanding ambiguity in youth work. 
To earn the badge, individuals must:
- Understand the concept of ambiguity and the importance of dealing with it in international youth work 
- Reflect upon their ambiguous times in their youth work practice. To reflect upon the situation, their emotions, and their attitudes. 
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Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

To earn an ambiguous badge, 
Watch the video about "Dealing with Ambiguity" and take some moments to reflect upon it. What does it take at the end to deal with ambiguity?  Try to relate to the examples in the video and think if you have ever been in ambiguous situations in life. 
Now think about an ambiguous time in your youth work practice and write it down! What was it? Who was involved? How you reacted? What was the feeling? Have you felt something in your body? Have your behaviour changed?

Activities

Youth workers training on international youth work programme design

Dealing with Ambiguity

Organiser

Nectarus

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