Annex 1


Short description

It is a workshop organized within the framework of “Club Vitalmente” which is aimed at promoting dignified and healthy aging with the help of information, learning and various activities. This particular workshop offers computer classes to adult learners in order to develop their basic ICT skills.

Title of the practice

“Mayores 2.0” (“Adults 2.0”)

Author/s

Place and date

Weekly on Wednesdays from 18:30 to 20:00, in the foundation headquarters in Madrid

Duration

On going

Target group of learners

Adult learners, retirees

Institutions involved

“Fundación Alicia y Guillermo” – a non-profit foundation in Madrid, working with elderly people

Goals / objectives

The objective of these computer classes is to familiarize adult learners with the computers, tablets and smartphones functioning and to teach them how to use the mouse, touch screens, keyboard, USB, applications and internet that facilitate their access to the new forms of leisure, information and communication.

Structure / contents

The contents of the workshop is adapted to the learners needs. So far the participants have learned:

  • To learn to use WhatsApp (change profile picture, add new contacts, make video calls, send audio, video etc.)
  • “My smartphone has a full memory” (how to delete content, hot to clean cache memory, how to transfer the data from the phone to the computer)
  • How to use YouTube (to make lists, subscribe, search songs lyrics etc.)
  • How to use Facebook (how to add friends, privacy settings, share contents)
  • Safe internet browsing (using different browsers, key words in Google, what are cookies, is it safe to make an appointment online to renew your ID?)
  • Smartphone settings (to transfer the agenda from the SIM card to the phone, how to add email , make pictures, change wallpaper, download applications, connect to Wi-Fi )

Methods

Group learning, where learners make a unity and besides acquiring basic ICT skills, learn from each other´s experiences

Link of the source

http://fundacionaliciayguillermo.com/mayores-2-0/

Short description

Cultural classroom was created within the frameworks of the association “Hartu-emanak” with the purpose to promote social participation, intergenerational relationships and long-life learning of the elderly group of people. These classrooms are organized in the form of gatherings that deal with cultural and entertaining topics divided into cycles: cinema and society, history and ideologies, dialogic talk shops (text comments), art, strategies for life, local history, cultural trips etc.

Title of the practice

Aula Cultural (Cultural classroom)

Author/s

“Hartu-emanak” – the Association of long-life learning and social participation of adults

Place and date

Bilbao, since 2011

Duration

A course form February to November consisting of 22-23 sessions (2-3 hours each depending upon the topic), that take place weekly.

Target group of learners

Elderly learners

Goals / objectives

The objectives to highlight:

  • To progress in the elderly skills training and self-determination
  • To facilitate a diversified and meaningful occupation of free time;
  • To promote and boost social relations;
  • To facilitate access to culture and long-life learning;
  • To promote social cohesion;
  • To improve the social image of elderly people by offering positive and non-stereotyped models of how to age;
  • To encourage elder people to participate in the activities carried out.

Structure / contents

The classes or gatherings are related to universal and local history, arts, dialogical reading of classical writers, skills necessary for life, the culture of religions etc.

Methods

In the classrooms, the interpersonal dialogue, the exchange of experiences and opinions on the texts or movies is promoted. Alternatively, the vision of the new areas of the city, although already known beforehand, in the light of the explanations acquire a new dimension.

Link of the source

https://www.hartuemanak.org/portfolio-view/aula-cultural/

Short description

The aim of TEA 4 SENIORS is to foster the digital literacy and understanding of the digital world among low-skilled or low-qualified senior citizens and their educators through an effective methodology, so they can improve their capacity to communicate, share, interact, learn and access to up-to-date information in today’s digital world by using ICT devices and internet.

Title of the practice

TEACHING DIGITAL COMPETENCES TO LOW-SKILLED OR LOW-QUALIFIED SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGH ANALOGIES/ TEA 4 SENIORS

Author/s

EUROSUCCESS CONSULTING, CDE SAP, GOEUROPE, POLYGONAL, POWER NET CONSULTING, OIC POLAND FOUNDATION

Place and date

01/10/2018 – 30/09/2021

Duration

24 months

Target group of learners

adult educators and low-skilled or low-qualified senior learners with some involvement of stakeholders in adult education and the world of digital learning

Institutions involved

EUROSUCCESS CONSULTING, CDE SAP, GOEUROPE, POLYGONAL, POWER NET CONSULTING, OIC POLAND FOUNDATION

Goals / objectives

To produce a European online learning platform with specific content and materials for the development of digital competence in low-skilled or low-qualified senior population;
To develop and implement an easy-to-understand learning methodology concerning digital competences, based on learning through analogies;
To improve the capacity of adult educators, who work with low-skilled or low-qualified seniors, to teach digital competences through analogies in participating countries;
To increase the daily use of internet among low-skilled or low-qualified seniors to promote their social inclusion;
To foster lifelong learning in adult education, especially among seniors.

Structure / contents

1. Learning by Analogies and Gamification Digital Framework for low-skilled Seniors and Adult Educators (O1)
2. Methodology and Guidelines for Educators (O2). Following a pilot testing period, the guidelines will be used for the blended mobility of Staff (Train the Trainers) (C1)
3. TEA Open Badges System (OBS): a set of open badges will be developed by the partnership in order to be awarded among completion of the e-learning modules (O3)
4. TEA-Game e-learning platform for seniors (O4)
5. Handbook for Adult Educators (O5)

Methods

new innovative working methods and know-how

Link of the source

https://www.tea4seniors.eu/t4s/

Short description

DigiTrAin is about capacity building to deliver digital skills training to adults. The aim is to build capacity of training organisations to deliver high quality and relevant digital skills training by improving staff competence and formulating digital competency frameworks to be used as the basis for developing appropriate digital training programmes, learning resources and tools.

Title of the practice

Enhancing transversal and digital skills to promote innovative blended training strategies in Adult Education/DigiTrAin

Author/s

Global learning & skills partnership, Go Europe, Futuretrend, Action Synergy SA, Associazione di promotione sociale future digitale, Eurosuccess Consulting

Place and date

18/09/2017 - 17/09/2019

Duration

24 months

Target group of learners

Disadvantaged adults, adult educators, stakeholders

Institutions involved

Global learning & skills partnership, Go Europe, Futuretrend, Action Synergy SA, Associazione di promotione sociale future digitale, Eurosuccess Consulting

Goals / objectives

1. Formulate a digital competency framework for (a) adult educators and (b) adults
2. Design and pilot a modular “Train the Trainer’ course for adult educators, and Digital Skills course for adults.
3. Develop blended training resources for the ‘Train the Trainer’ and Adult Digital Skills courses
4. Improve adult educators’ knowledge of learning technology platforms, tools, and skills in using them
5. Produce guide for adult educators on strategies, tools and approaches for promoting and delivering digital skills training to adults.

Structure / contents

O1- Country Analysis Report - Mapping of the adult digital skills landscape in each participating country and produce individual country reports.
I02 - Formulating digital competency frameworks for adult educators and adults.
O3 - Training Courses – developing a “Train the Trainer” course for adult educators and a “Digital Skills” course for adults.
O4 - Teaching and learning resources – producing curriculum materials for delivering the blended digital skills training courses to adult educators and adult learners.
O5- Digital Skills Handbook - guidance for adult educators on introducing ESD and global citizenship in adult education.

Methods

learning circles; facilitation, simulation, project work, problem-based learning and stimulus activities)

Link of the source

http://www.digi-train.eu/

Short description

One out of four adults in Europe lack the necessary digital skills. Literacy skills impact not only people’s personal opportunities in education, employment and community, but also the society and economy at large. This issue was addressed through project IDEAL - Integrating Digital Education in Adult Literacy. IDEAL project was focused on improving the digital skills of adult education teachers and trainers who work with disadvantaged groups and low skilled adult learners.

Title of the practice

Gaming and Social Tools

Author/s

IDEAL Project Team

Place and date

09- 2015 – 09-2017

Duration

24 months

Target group of learners

Low skilled adults, disadvantaged groups, adult educators

Institutions involved

This Erasmus+ strategic partnership project IDEAL has six participating countries: Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway

Goals / objectives

Provide guidance and training for adult educators across Europe on how to use ICT tools and digital methods to deliver basic skills education

  • Explore what kind of skills are needed in different contexts
  • Develop teachers’ competencies by sharing knowledge, experiences and good practices
  • Share materials and teaching activities for teachers through online toolkit, workshops and seminars
  • Create an active European network of adult education teachers and trainers

Learning outcomes

  • Teachers and trainers will have increased understanding of digital teaching methodologies
  • Teachers across Europe will be better equipped and more confident to use innovative ICT methods in their everyday teaching context
  • Teachers will have access to quick and easy video guides on how to teach literacy and numeracy using ICT
  • Participants will have increased their knowledge, understanding and skills in using ICT including multimedia applications, the use of video, virtual learning environments (eg. Moodle)

Structure / contents

IO1- Survey on Digital Skills - This final context and needs analysis report is available for downloading through the link https://6f97a369-6a2e-4f07-a00f-8a513b0cfdc7.filesusr.com/ugd/3e3101_d597c5b2fbd44912b8d7eb4f2243e5be.pdf . The report is based on online survey executed in all six participating countries in February-March 2016. In total 174 adult education teachers and 337 students from Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Norway took part in the survey.
I02 -Theoretical context - In looking at the theoretical context for the integration of technology into adult basic education, project is focused on the following areas:
1.Why should technology be integrated into adult basic education? What are the advantages and impact on teaching and learning?
2.How can it be effectively integrated into adult basic education? This involved an examination of teaching methodologies which incorporate digital technology in adult education to develop specific basic skills including reading, writing, listening and speaking, numeracy and digital skills. The intention of this was to determine what might be learned from these studies in order to collate a set of good practice guidelines.
IO3 - Good practice guidelines (booklets, video tutorials) for teachers, trainers and other practitioners on integrating digital education in adult basic skill teaching.
IO4 - Teaching and learning resources – producing materials for delivering the digital skills training courses to adult educators and adult learners.

Methods

Objective centred learning, cooperative learning/social interaction, motivation-engagement level, autonomous learning, efficient learning,

Link of the source

https://www.erasmusideal.com/

Short description

The E+ project “Improving the Integration of low-Skilled Adults Through Developing Mathematical Skills and Community Support” contributes to achieve Europe 2020 benchmarks: to decrease number of low-skilled adults in mathematical skills up to 15%, to increase employment rate by 75%; to raise participation of adults in lifelong learning by 15%.

Title of the practice

On line training course “M-EASY – Mathematics is Easy”

Author/s

“M- easy” project team

Place and date

2017 – 2019, European union

Duration

24 months

Target group of learners

Low-skilled adults, including refugees, asylum seekers, migrants
Adult educators/facilitators engaged in mathematical skills training of the low-skilled
Adult educators/practitioners working in the field of community education

Institutions involved

Lithuania - Social Innovation Fund, www.lpf.lt Lithuania - Kaunas Region Educational Centre, www.centras.krs.lt
Lithuania – Vizuali, www.vizuali.lt
Poland - Danmar Computers, www.danmar-computers.com.pl
Cyprus - CARDET - Centre for the Advancement of Research & Development in Educational Technology, www.cardet.org
Italy-Centro per lo Sviluppo Creativo Danilo Dolci, www.danilodolci.org
Austria-die Berater Unternehmensberatungs GmbH

Goals / objectives

1. To improve the integration of low-skills adults through developing their mathematic skills by using problem-solving ICT-based approach;
2. To monitor, assess and collect learners’ achievements in order to facilitate the validation of obtained basis skills;
3. To extend and develop educators’ competences needed for effective training of the low-skilled;
4. To increase engagement of local communities to foster inclusion and integration of low-skilled adults through education and learning.
Expected impact on the low-skilled, including refugees, asylum seekers, migrants will be their better integration into the labour market and society through education and improving the level of their mathematical skills for at least on 40%.

Structure / contents

IO1-Training course for developing of mathematics skills ‘M-Easy’;
IO2 - Toolkit for adult educators “Developing competences needed for effective running of ‘M-Easy’ training course”;
IO3 - Training material for local communities’ workshop “Success of the inclusion and integration of low skilled adults through education”.
IO1 - Training course for developing of mathematics skills ‘M-Easy’ comprise:
O1-A2 e-Directory (Collection)
of the Existing Mobile Apps (games) related to basic mathematical skills as the first step to develop the math skills;
O1-A3 Learner’s Support Corner with possibility to access a Facilitator to ask questions, to have a feedback and active support, to present and discuss personal achievements during training and to get advice for validation of skills and competences;
O1-A4 Assessment and Testing Area with pre-testing and final testing to assess personal skills in mathematics before and after the training course in order to account the impact (planned is 40% of increasing of the level of math skills);
O1-A6 Learner’s Guide – both a printable (pdf) and online versions with short video introductions and step-by step explanations how to manage learning via virtual learning environment and mobile applications;
Mobile part (O1-A5, A7) consists of the developed Mobile Applications (Apps) oriented to further develop the mathematical skills like through the exercises of the problem solving like managing money-pocket, managing of the home by renting, maintenance and renovation of the home; currency and bank operations; health issues, time management etc.

Methods

This online course is designed to provide learners a medium to test and develop their mathematical skills in order to apply them in real-life settings. This course is relevant to all learners aiming to improve their mathematical skills. After completing the on-line course participants will gain a solid understanding of the theory and will have improved their skills in mathematics. Also, they will boost their confidence in applying their mathematical knowledge and skills in everyday real-life situations which will enable them to better integrate into the society.

Link of the source

https://measy.lpf.lt/

Short description

The project "A Chance – New Opportunities for Adults" responds to the Recommendation of the Council of the European Union on paths for improving skills, leading to new opportunities for adults. The project is co-financed by the European Social Fund of the European Union.

Title of the practice

„Szansa – nowe możliwości dla dorosłych” („A Chance – New Opportunities for Adults”

Author/s

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (Foundation for the Development of the Education System ) - Project Leader, Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych (The Educational Research Institute) - Project Partner

Duration

01/10/2018 – 31/12/2021
Phase I – October 2018 – July 2019
Phase II – August 2019 – July 2021
Phase III – August 2021 – December 2021

Target group of learners

  1. Adults with low basic skills who are employees (especially of SMEs).
  2. Adults with low basic skills who are unemployed (inactive in the labour market and/or unemployed), e.g. people who want to enter or return to the labour market after a long absence, women after a long period of raising children, persons caring for dependents.
  3. Adults with low basic skills from disadvantaged areas (rural and/or small towns and/or urban post-industrial areas, including those with difficult access to education), including areas cited in the Act of 9 October 2015 on revitalization and government territorial programs (Programme for Silesia, Programme for the Bieszczady Mountains).
  4. Adults with low basic skills aged 50+,
  5. Adults with low basic skills and intellectual disabilities,
  6. Adults with low basic skills with sensory and/or physical disabilities,
  7. Adults with low basic skills affected by abuse (e.g. physical, mental, economic),
  8. Immigrants with the right to legal employment in Poland.

Institutions involved

Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (Foundation for the Development of the Education System ) – Project Leader, Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych (The Educational Research Institute) – Project Partner

Goals / objectives

The aim of the project is to develop and test models of educational support for adults with low levels of basic skills, which include understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills and social competences.

Structure / contents

The models of educational support developed within the project are:

  1. Models for adults with low basic skills who are employees (especially of SMEs): Volunteering Academy, You communicate - you get a chance to work in tourism, Digital skills and social competences in professional work - understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills, social competences;
  2. Models for adults with low basic skills who are unemployed (inactive in the labour market and/or unemployed): Full wallet, A chance for success, School of Social Animation, With a smartphone to work, GYROSCOPE - multi-level model of adult support - understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills, social competences;
  3. Models for adults with low basic skills from disadvantaged areas: Bieszczady skills, eduNOVA - model of social education, Eco-chance in folk universities, Developing basic competences by the promotion of the Bieszczady culture and identity, The strength of the Bieszczady Mountains - understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills, social competences;
  4. Models for adults with low basic skills aged 50+: ACADEMY OF GOOD LIFE - a model of improving basic digital skills and social competences of Seniors 60+, Improving digital skills and social competences of people 50+, Friendly technologies in a friendly environment. Educational support for people aged 50+, SMART Senior, The world of new technologies - new opportunities, Shared Opportunity 50+ -understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills, social competences;
  5. Models for adults with low basic skills and intellectual disabilities: A model of basic skills learning for people with autism spectrum disorders CHANCE-ASD, Understand the depth - an innovative model of educational support for people with intellectual disabilities and the mentally ill with low basic skills - understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills, social competences;
  6. Models for adults with low basic skills with sensory and/or physical disabilities: CyberStrongmen - development of digital and social skills of people with physical disabilities, Open and create the world - understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills, social competences;
  7. Models for immigrants with the right to legal employment in Poland: My Chance in Poland, Neighbors, Your Opportunity – Your Success, Integration and Educational Support for Migrants - understanding and creating information, numeracy, digital skills, social competences;

Methods

The educational support to be provided is based on three steps:
1. Diagnosis of an individual’s competences
2. Educational support tailored to the individual needs of the participant
3. Validation of learning outcomes

Link of the source

http://www.ibe.edu.pl/en/national-projects/a-chance
http://ibe.edu.pl/download/SZANSA/A-chance-Project-flyer.pdf
https://szansa-power.frse.org.pl/

PDF file

http://ibe.edu.pl/download/SZANSA/A-Chance-Basic-information.pdf

Short description

The project “Wzmacnianie polityki opartej na faktach na rzecz poprawy umiejętności podstawowych osób dorosłych” was co-financed under the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. The measures implemented under the project resulted in an in-depth diagnosis of low competences and low level of education of the Polish people, as well as the size of the population and the qualities of young people who do not study and are unemployed (the so-called NEET)

Title of the practice

“Wzmacnianie polityki opartej na faktach na rzecz poprawy umiejętności podstawowych osób dorosłych” (“Reinforcing the politics based on facts to improve basic skills of adults”)

Author/s

Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych (The Educational Research Institute)

Place and date

2015

Target group of learners

Adults, Young people Not in Education, Employment or Training

Institutions involved

Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych (The Educational Research Institute)

Goals / objectives

The objective of the project was to: present an in-depth analysis of educational exclusion; relate educational exclusion with activity in different areas of social and economic life, including: labour market, lifelong learning, use of information and communication technologies, social exclusion; prepare recommendations for actions to support the development of competences among people with the lowest competences and low education.

Structure / contents

Within the project there were 2 reports developed and 2 seminars organised:
Analytical Report - Poles with low competences: professional activity, lifelong learning and social exclusion
(the analysis includes only adult people; an in-depth diagnosis of low competences and low level of education of the Polish people, as well as the size of the population and the qualities of young people who do not study and are unemployed);
Recommendations for the Politics - Poles with low competences: professional activity, lifelong learning and social exclusion (the proposed recommendations respond to the in-depth diagnosis of the situation described in the Analytical Report; they focus on limiting the number of people with low competences in Poland);
2 seminars (20 November 2015 and 17 December 2015) organized as part of the project to present the materials and results of the project, attended by experts from the Educational Research Institute, representatives of the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy, the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the Foundation for Social and Economic Initiatives, the Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance, the Institute for Structural Research.

Methods

Development of the Analytical Report and Recommendations for the Politics. Organization of 2 seminars.

Link of the source

http://www.ibe.edu.pl/pl/?option=com_content&view=article&id=612

PDF file

http://www.ibe.edu.pl/images/download/ibe-raport-polacy-z-niskimi-kompetencjami.pdf

Short description

Living as a person in situation of functional illiteracy is not that easy, not easy to think about it neither is it to talk about it. In a workshop of writing and reading a group of low educated adults has been active since for three years. On the other hand in a vocational a group of young people were not particularly enthusiastic about reading. The group of adults in situation of functional illiteracy wer able to talk about their lives, and toi write about them. So the group decided to create a true book. “My youth my childhood when I was at school writing was making me nervous. …Today I am 25 and I would like to learn… When I came to this course… I was accepted. My friends are helping me…”

Title of the practice

Life stories in adult education Les histoires de vie en formation

Author/s

Dominique Veaute

Duration

Ongoing, 3 years and more

Institutions involved

Association Lire et dire

Goals / objectives

The objectives to highlight:
To engage learners who have difficulties writing in every day social life, trigger their motivation for learning,
To offer learners activities leading to recognition in public
To encourage mutual learning about the learner’s real life
To strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence and identity of the learners;
To alleviate emotions like guilt, social pain, bad school memories

Structure / contents

Workshops once a week, two pedagogical periods. Publication of a real book about the life with functional illiteracy

Methods

Dwelling upon real life situation; writing short texts; Groups analysis of the narrations and texts that follow; searching for different and better ways. A handbook functions as a framework but sessions are devoted to the learners and their social situation

Link of the source

Universite de tous les savoirs
https://www.canal-u.tv/video/profession_formateur/01_illettrisme_et_scolarite.670

Short description

English for beginners, waiters of the LEV hotel, Ljubljana- The course was developed on the basis of a needs analysis conducted on several levels. On the level of future learners, on the level of the pedagogical service, on the level of the hotel management who had presented the vision of their development.

Title of the practice

Perfect waiter, why not

Author/s

Dušana Findeisen

Duration

Twice two weeks of residential learning, 8 hours a day.

Target group of learners

Low educated and low skilled waiters in situation of functional illiteracy

Institutions involved

The LOGOS Group

Goals / objectives

The objectives to highlight:
The learners’ professional situations; taking order, offering plates,, naming the dishes, dealing with complaints, being sociable; communicative and social skills,
To adjust waiters’ language to the vision of the hotel and their guests; moving around
To strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence and identity of the learners;
To alleviate bad school memories

Structure / contents

The course was based on the progression as concerns the system of language, professional communication and professional culture. Situations were analysed and developed into lessons according to the speech acts and professional needs. Tradition and history of the profession were introduced. The waiters learned about how to move around, how to lower their voice etc,

Methods

Dwelling upon professional life situation; writing short texts; Games. Communication drills. Dramatisations etc. Commercial methods Grapwines. Faulty Towers.

Short description

Work based basic skills is a European response to European problems; the transnational need for further steps of professionalization to ensure highquality learning offers is evident. With PROFI-TRAIN, a significant step is being taken to enable vocational training for low-qualified in enterprises on a high-quality level across national borders. The project is also a response to the current Council Recommendation on Continuing Education "New Opportunities for Adults".
PROFI-TRAIN aims at the development of a transferable and flexible professional training concept for experts in adult education and vocational training – teaching, guiding and disposing experts – in order to contribute to professional development and on this for the professionalization of the initiative „work based basic skills for low-qualified employees“.

Title of the practice

Trainer-competence for work-based basic skills – Profi-Train

Author/s

bbb Büro für Berufliche Bildungsplanung, R. Klein und Partner GbR (coordinator)
Slovenian Institute for Adult Education – SIAE,
BEST Institut für berufsbezogene Weiterbildung und Personaltraining GmbH,
Centre for Support and Advancement of Employment for women in Thessaloniki – Ergani, ERUDICIO nadacni fond, Ministry for Education and Employment Malta; Schweizerischer Verband für Erwachsenenbildung – SVEB (silent partner)

Place and date

Europe, from September 2017

Duration

September 2017 – August 2020

Target group of learners

Professionalization of trainers for work based basic skills

Institutions involved

bbb Büro für Berufliche Bildungsplanung, R. Klein und Partner GbR (coordinator)
Slovenian Institute for Adult Education – SIAE, BEST Institut für berufsbezogene Weiterbildung und Personaltraining GmbH, Centre for Support and Advancement of Employment for women in Thessaloniki – Ergani, ERUDICIO nadacni fond, Ministry for Education and Employment Malta; Schweizerischer Verband für Erwachsenenbildung – SVEB (silent partner)

Goals / objectives

  • Development, pilot testing and evaluation of a concept for professional development of expert associates, which consists of three parts – manual for independent study, six modules for implementation of trainings and a roadmap for stakeholders.
  • Adaptation of the professional development concepts for transfer and use in the partner countries.
  • Dissemination of the new concept on the national and European level.

Structure / contents

  • A Self-study Manual for work-based development of skills;
  • Six curricularly edited thematic training modules for direct implementation of seminars; and European roadmap for stakeholders on the importance and methods of work-based training of basic skills for employees;
  • Project report and a professional article describing the situation and needs in partner countries (Professionalisation of work-based basic education);
  • Pilot test of the developed products in practice in all project partner countries

Methods

-self-study
-face to face training

Link of the source

https://www.profi-train

Short description

The project Strengthening Basic and Vocational Competences 2018 – 2022 is a continuation of the project Strengthening Basic and Vocational Competences of Employees in the Savinjska Region 2016 - 2019. It is intended for all employees as well as the unemployed, especially those over the age of 45 who are less educated or less qualified and need additional training, qualifications, or re-training, due to the needs of the labour market or the workplace. As part of the project, adult education organizations implement various educational programs and exams, which are co-financed by the European Social Fund and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia, and are therefore free of charge for the participants involved.

Title of the practice

The project Strengthening Basic and Vocational Competences in the Savinjska Region 2018-2022

Author/s

The project was prepared by UPI – adult education centre Žalec, together with its partners in 2018 within the Public tender for the acquisition of basic and vocational competences.

Place and date

Savinjska region, from September 14, 2018 onwards.

Duration

The project lasts from September 14, 2018 to October 31, 2022.

Target group of learners

The target group of the project are adults (employed and unemployed) who are less qualified and less educated, with preference given to those over 45 years of age.

Institutions involved

The project is executed by a consortium partnership consisting of UPI – adult education centre Žalec, Adult education centre Rogaška Slatina and School Centre Celje.

Goals / objectives

The PROJECT OBJECTIVES are:
- enable adults (employed or unemployed) to increase or improve their general and vocational knowledge, skills, and competences by preparing and executing appropriate educational programs
- help adults to improve their ability to adapt to changes in the labour market and society and to increase their competitiveness in the labour marker,
- increase the employability of the unemployed and their mobility in the labour market,
- make adults aware of the importance of lifelong learning for improvement of their knowledge, skills and competences, and for personal growth, easier management of changes and career planning,
- increase the participation of adults in lifelong learning,
- to contribute to the social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development of adults, and
- bring together as many key stakeholders as possible in the local environment and thus contribute to the reduction of the structural disparities in the labour market.

Structure / contents

The project includes the preparation and execution of various educational programs, among which the most attention is paid to computer educational programs, and exams.

Methods

In the animation of the participants, the performers use the “reach out” method, which means that they go to the field and search for potential participants in the local environment, in companies etc.
In the execution of educational programs, it is important to use such teaching methods that connect the knowledge acquired by the participants with their work or everyday life.

Link of the source

https://www.upi.si/portfolio/tpk-2018-2022/

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