The
Turin Learning
The advancement of decent work for all occurs at
every level of the capacity development process, from
matching jobs with personal competencies to
promoting sustainable national policies. Staying in
touch with global trends, utilizing new opportunities
and adapting to rapidly evolving environments that
affect organizational and individual contexts
increasingly requires learning in diverse
circumstances and through a variety of modalities.
The separation between work, life and learning has
Approach
How you will learn with the
ITC-ILO
become blurred. Learning opportunities that can
enhance effectiveness and well-being in life and in
the workplace are infinite. The key to harnessing
them is sustained learning. The Turin Learning
Approach is a pedagogical framework based on the
three pillars of ITC-ILO’s learning strategy: relevance,
quality and impact. The standards expressed as
thirteen ingredients endorse common practices across For further information, please contact:
all activities and create the recipe that differentiates
the Centre from other learning and training institutes. International Training Centre of the ILO, viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10 – 10127 Turin, Italy
Phone: +39 011 6936111 – Fax: +39 011 663 8842 – E-mail: communications@itcilo.org
Relevance
Relevance means making sure
that the Centre’s activities are
customer-oriented, that they
respond to the current needs of
individuals and that they
contribute to organizational
development agendas. Training
that is relevant enables
participants to adapt their
competencies to the new
requirements of their
organization’s
economic and
social
context as well as the labour
market. Many activities therefore
have a cross-cutting focus, in
addition to specialised topics. To
ensure relevance, the Centre
continues to establish strategic
partnerships with reputable
national and regional institutions
to run tailored activities.
Methods are Learner
Centred
Individual
l and organizational
learning needs are
systematically assessed,
matched and aligned to ensure
relevance and retention.
Diversity Adds Value
Diversity
l in
nationality,
gender, background and
experience are assets that are
made use of in the design and
implementation of all learning
activities. Participants are
exposed to multiple contexts
and immeasurable amounts of
information by placing the
emphasis on sharing
knowledge and experience.
Gender is mainstreamed in all
activities and learning
material.
Design is Flexible
Design
l is of primary
importance to the learning
process. It is flexible,
customized to the needs
participants, and based on
local contexts whenever
Quality
Quality services guarantee the Centre’s
competitive edge over other training
institutions. The Centre offers value-
based learning opportunities that
encourage participation and empower
professional action using innovative
and unconventional methods, in
addition to reputable industry
standards.
Approaches are Blended
Most
l training activities are blended
and consist of three phases:
1) initial information, resources and
knowledge is accessed from a
distance using internet tools;
2) face-to-face training furthers the
exchange of best practices and
upgrades knowledge, skills and
attitudes through exposure to
international expertise; and finally
3) distance learning techniques
exchange resources, foster forums,
and facilitate the application of new
competencies.
Resources are Accessible
The ITC-ILO
l contains a repository of
learning resources generated from
over 40 years of its global
development operations including
e-learning initiatives, the creation
of multi-language learning
material, access to a
unique
selection of learning resources and
databases, cooperation with UN
agencies, as well as links with
universities and centres of
excellence worldwide.
Learning Environment is State of
the Art
The campus
l and facilities of the
ITC-ILO are conducive to learning
and sharing knowledge. All the
classrooms have workstations with
free internet connections, and some
are equipped for video-conferencing
and simultaneous interpretation.
Other services that maximise
learning include: multimedia design
and production, translation and
interpretation and information
systems. All off-campus venues are
adapted to ensure that the
environment supports learning.
Staff and Facilitators are Experts
The training
l professionals are
proficient in leading pedagogical
practices in addition to their
specialisations in the subject
matter. The multiple capacities of
the Centre staff are continuously
upgraded and applied in context
specific instructional or facilitation
techniques.
Global Values are Promoted
The Centre’s
l primary goal is to
develop institutional capacity in
ILO member countries. Themes and
content are built on United Nations’
global values, and the ILO
knowledge and expertise, in support
of decent work and sustainable
development.
Learning is Experiential
Activities
l are experiential and
results-based; methods are active,
participatory, practice-oriented, and
make extensive use of information
and communication technology. At
least 60% of the time is used for
structured and facilitated learning,
sharing experience among
practitioners and practical
exercises. This means that lecturing
is limited to no more than 40%
presentations by experts.
Knowledge is Shared and
Created
The Centre’s
l training activities are
conducive for sharing participants’
diverse and extensive knowledge
and experience acquired in their
respective working environments.
The pedagogical management of
these exchanges fosters the
creation of transferable
knowledge.
Impact
Impact is about making a difference.
Providing support for participants when
planning how to apply newly acquired
competencies within their
organizational contexts increases the
impact of learning. Impact and
sustainability can be enhanced when
several members of the same
organization are trained, and when
course participants can continue to
interact through communities of
practice and professional networks.
Because impact is becoming
increasingly important to constituents
and donors, the Centre constantly
monitors the results of its training to
improve the quality.
Competencies are
Embedded
Training
l is job-
related.
A portion of every ITC-ILO workshop Professional Learning
is devoted to coaching about Management is Standard
sensitization techniques, advocacy
All training
l is systematically
and/or policy development so that
evaluated against previously set
participants can concretely spread
objectives. Regular reports
and embed learning at the
document the findings to create a
organizational level to produce the
feedback loop that continuously
multiplier effect.
informs the design and
implementation of new
Networks are Established
programmes.
Former
l participants can continue to
benefit from the Centre’s expertise
and remain connected among
themselves through
informal
networks.