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(1/30) What does gender equality mean?

Gender equality is equality between men and women, entailing the concept that all human beings, both men and women, are free to develop their personal abilities and make choices without the limitations set by stereotypes, rigid gender roles and prejudices.

Gender equality means that the different behaviour, aspirations and needs of women and men are considered, valued and favoured equally. It does not mean that women and men have to become the same, but that their rights, responsibilities and opportunities will not depend on whether they are born male or female.

Gender equality means fairness of treatment for women and men in accordance with their respective needs.

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Understanding of gender equality is the ability to act with full respect to women and men, treat them equally and react properly to gender-discriminatory situations in the learning environment.

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Understanding of gender equality is the ability to act with full respect to women and men, treat them equally and react properly to gender-discriminatory situations in the learning environment.

(2/30) What is multiple discrimination?

Discrimination based on gender only.

Discrimination based on wealth.

Gender based discrimination paired with one or more of other forms of discrimination.

None of the above.

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Multiple discrimination occurs when women suffering from gender-based discrimination are simultaneously suffering from discrimination based on age, disability, racial and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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(3/30) What are the most common barriers to women’s participation in retraining programs:

Lack of demand in the labour market.

Lack of role models.

Lack of access and affordability.

All of the above.

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There are many different barriers standing in the way of women’s access to participation in re/training programs helping them to find a job in the digital sector such as entrenched stereotypes and culture, tokenism, the lack of role models, lack of access and affordability, ‘technophobia’.

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(4/30) How can part-time work be organised in several different ways:

Several fixed daily working hours.

Other fixed cycles.

Flexible working hours on-demand.

A part-time contract can be agreed individually or (better) in collective bargaining.

All of the above

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Working less than the normal hours; however, there are many different patterns of part-time work. Part-time work can be organised in several different ways: Several fixed daily working hours, Other fixed cycles, Flexible working hours on-demand, Part-time contract can be agreed individually or (better) in collective bargaining.

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(5/30) What is the dominant study field that women tend to choose?

Education.

Health and welfare.

Humanities and arts.

Computing and engineering.

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On average in the EU, there are twice as many women as men studying education, health and welfare, humanities and arts.

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On average in the EU, there are twice as many women as men studying education, health and welfare, humanities and arts.

(6/30) Which answer best explains gender-based vertical and horizontal segregation in the labour market?

Gender labour inequities and the unequal distribution of female and male workers across and within job types.

Career progression of women and men in the higher education sector.

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Occupational segregation has two dimensions: vertical segregation, the gender clustering at the top of occupational hierarchies, and horizontal segregation referring to the differences in occupational characteristics and attributes between the jobs occupied by men and women.

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(7/30) Bias and discrimination which are responsible for creating and sustaining pay inequalities include ingrained cultural biases.

True

False

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Sociocultural biases, discrimination, societal norms and other forces affect women’s occupational choices e.g. social norms dictate that women take care of the family and children, do the chores etc., which leaves them with less time to focus on their career or education.

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(8/30) How does work flexibility enable female participation in the labour market?

Work flexibility gives greater autonomy in setting work-time schedules that enhance work-life balance.

Work flexibility provides a reduction in gender inequalities on earnings.

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Work flexibility can boost employment for women by enabling them and striking a better work-life balance because they better match working hours to private life needs.

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Work flexibility can boost employment for women by enabling them and striking a better work-life balance because they better match working hours to private life needs.

(9/30) Training programs for developing digital skills are provided only for a high level of education.

True

False

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There is a variety of training programs or re-qualification courses in accordance with learners’ needs and situations. Everyone is able to learn, work and participate in the digital world and therefore all individuals can accelerate their upskilling journey.

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(10/30) How do you promote equality and end workplace discrimination?

Base your behaviour on racial thinking.

Participate and promote diversity and inclusion training.

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Equality and diveristy trainings are designed to inform participants of what constitutes discrimination and about the ways to identify and prevent unconscious bias. They therefore play a key role in promoting equality and combating workplace discrimination.

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(11/30) What are the main ethical principles of coaching?

Competence, Integrity, Professional Responsibility, Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity

Competence, Efficiency, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity

Proactivity, Interculturalism, Entrepreneurship

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It is important for an adult educator to be acquainted with ethical principles of coaching which represents the bedrock of a coach's motivation and accountability. Main ethical principles are integrity, professional responsibility and respect for people's rights and dignity.

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(12/30) Coaching can be effectively conducted and taught online?

True

False

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Training provided online has been increasing sharply over the last year, particularly due to measures implemented worldwide to tackle COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, coaching standards are the subject of several online courses – free or at a cost price; with and without certification.

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(13/30) Why are SMART criteria so relevant in coaching?

They reduce the imbalance male-female in career development.

They improve the capacity of learners to set and achieve goals.

They improve active listening of learners.

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SMART criteria are blueprints for goal setting: indeed goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and within a Timeframe.

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SMART criteria are blueprints for goal setting: indeed goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and within a Timeframe.

(14/30) Who is responsible for the security of personal data?

Organisations that collected and stored them.

EU citizens

National security agencies

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Organisations (data controllers) are responsible for the security of personal data they collect and store. Either technological or organizational measures should be utilized to ensure the security of personal data.

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(15/30) What are the benefits of cultural diversity?

Diverse teams are more productive and perform better.

Professional communication is easier across languages and cultures.

Diverse cultural perspectives can inspire creativity and drive innovation.

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A variety of viewpoints along with the wide-ranging personal and professional experience of an international team can offer new perspectives that inspire colleagues to see the workplace—and the world—differently. Diversity, on the other hand, can breed healthy competition, stretching a team in a positive way to achieve their best.

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(16/30) What is the best way to provide feedback to the learners so that they can turn criticism into positive feedback that will help them improve?

To make a lot of criticism to women at the beginning so they can learn from all of their mistakes at once.

Give them just a few constructive notes so they can start working towards improving

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The best way to give feedback to participants is, first of all, by being assertive. Then, when giving feedback to participants, the facilitator has to take into account the motivation factor and state their opinions in a way in which the person does not feel discouraged to keep on following the process.

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(17/30) Personal problems and context can influence the learning process, thus…

The facilitator should create a safe environment for participants to be able to share their own experiences and situations.

The facilitator has to take into account that participants may feel enthusiastic.

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A good facilitator will take into account the different contexts and situations of the participants as well as their previous experiences. This will create a safe environment for them to explain their own difficulties, and it will allow them to properly involve themselves in the process.

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(18/30) When talking to female learners, it is appropriate to talk to them in a normal way and not shifting your style nor adopting your way of speaking to the target group.

Yes

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The facilitator should adapt to the conversation, the woman and the context, and shift the way in which they engage and communicate with the participants according to their personal and specific conditions and characteristics.

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(19/30) Should weaknesses and strengths be evaluated and taken into account when the participants are trying to redefine their careers?

Yes

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Identifying the weaknesses and strengths of women will help them focus on those\ parts of the training which they can use to improve something they already know and uplift their spirits, feeling empowered and confident; second, they may improve those parts of themselves or their training that they are not happy with. They can also use these strong points to find new career paths that adjust to what they like to do and what they already know how to do.

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(20/30) Is it important for women to understand the importance of language, both the one used by those who address them and the one they use to address others?

Yes

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As it is the case of the facilitator, it is also important that women understand the strength their own words carry, so when they address other participants they do it in a correct and appropriate manner. Also, this will allow them to identify misconducts and/or derogatory manners that are directed towards them.

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(21/30) Motivation influences the course - the greater the motivation, the greater the learner's involvement.

True

False

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Motivation is the key to success and shows a lot of information about a person, their situation, desires, needs, problems, and gives guidance to the coach to carry out the coaching process. There are 2 types of motivation: internal and external. Both types of motivation have a huge impact on the course, whether it is a chore or enjoyable activity. The more motivated the learner is, the better the results can be.

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(22/30) A good listener should strive for 80% listening and 20% speaking.

True

False

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A coach does not always have to answer or comment. Sometimes a break in dialogue is necessary and good. It can help to collect and organize thoughts.

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A coach does not always have to answer or comment. Sometimes a break in dialogue is necessary and good. It can help to collect and organize thoughts.

(23/30) Self-expression is about discovering yourself in order to be your best and to grow. In short, it is about being yourself and finding your place in life.

True

False

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It is very important to discover the real you, get to know your fears, blocks, but also desires, behavioral patterns, analyse your life situation, family and everything that has shaped you. This has a huge impact on the choices, decisions and actions taken in the face of new challenges.

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(24/30) Feedback should be based on mutual respect and by mutual agreement.

True

False

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The basis for giving and receiving feedback is respect and mutual trust. Feedback should be given by mutual agreement, being mindful of choosing an appropriate time and place, encouraging conversation.

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(25/30) It is important that non-verbal communication complements verbal communication.

True

False

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There should not be a situation where verbal speech is contradicted by non-verbal speech. It has to be consistent and deliberate. Otherwise, it can cause confusion, lack of understanding, and a negative perception of the learner.

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(26/30) What are the key factors which promote successful learning?

Wanting to learn

Needing to learn

Learning by doing

Learning through feedback

Assessing own abilities

All of the above

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All these key factors promote successful learning. The learners need to ‘want’ to be there and ‘want’ to learn. These wants and needs are aligned so that learning will be as successful as it could be. The learning activities should promote learners to make their own decisions and that this happens in as much of a realistic environment as possible. Feedback that the learners are able to gain for themselves is very powerful. It helps to ensure the balance of this ‘self-gained’ feedback, and the alternative ‘coach-given’ feedback is appropriate. Finally, learners need to be able to assess their own abilities and then make informed judgments from this.

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(27/30) What is the importance of the learners’ self-esteem in the learning process?

Learners’ self-esteem is directly related to their learning performance.

Learners’ self-esteem is not directly related to their learning performance.

Learners’ self-esteem is not important for their learning performance.

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Learners’ self-esteem is directly related to their learning performance. By ensuring that learners’ self-esteem is healthy, the environment for learning becomes one where education and learning thrives. Self-esteem activities for female learners are an excellent way to help boost their confidence and increase learning.

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(28/30) What are the most common styles of learning according to the VARK model?

Visual, Auditory, Read/write and Kinaesthetic.

Virtual, Auditory, Reading and Kinaesthetic.

Video, Audio, Reading and Kinaesthetic.

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There are many different learning style models that attempt to explain differences in learning between individuals. One of the most widely known is the VARK model, which includes the Visual, Auditory, Read/write and Kinaesthetic learning styles. Reflection on which activities the learner tends to prefer when studying helps to determine which learning style he or she tends to use. Note that the learner may utilise more than one learning style.

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(29/30) Best practices cannot keep evolving and finding them is a waste of time.

True

False

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Best practices can keep evolving as new and better solutions are found or evolve from better awareness, new technology, or simply different ways of looking at things. Finding best practices is simply taking the time to research what you are planning to do and finding the best way to go about getting it done.

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(30/30) What are the open educational resources (OER)?

Any materials billed as OER.

Materials for teaching or learning that are either in the public domain or have been released under a license that allows them to be freely used, changed, or shared with others.

Materials for teaching that are either in the public domain or have been released under a license that allows them to be freely used, changed, or shared with others.

Materials for teaching or learning that are either in the public domain or have been released under a license that allows them to be freely used.

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Open educational resources are materials for teaching or learning that are either in the public domain or have been released under a license that allows them to be freely used, changed, or shared with others. OER may include everything from a single video or lesson plan to a complete online course or curriculum and also include the software platforms needed to create, change, and share the materials.

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