3rd Newsletter in VETWork project

VETWork project has published its 3rd Newsletter with the latest project results

The aim of VETWork project – Digital Culture for the 21st Century Vocational Education – is to develop a new training and intervention model, which is closely linked to the following sector-specific priorities in the field of vocational education and training:

• Introducing systematic approaches to, and opportunities for, the initial and continuous professional development of VET teachers, trainers and mentors in both school and work-based settings (including apprenticeships), as well as through the development of effective digital, open and innovative education and pedagogies, as well as practical tools; raising the attractiveness of the professions for VET teachers, trainers, mentors and leaders.
• Supporting the uptake of innovative approaches and digital technologies for teaching and learning, as outlined in the Digital Education Action Plan, including the effective use of the SELFIE self-reflection tool to support a comprehensive approach to innovation, and the use of digital technologies for pedagogical, administrative, technical and organisational change.

The project aims to embed the traditional digital pedagogy teacher training program in a broader context by organizing customized school-based contact training sessions, linking it to organizational development components that enhance institutional digital competence and quality culture.

The integration of digital pedagogy into the daily practice of VET teachers cannot happen without a related vision, an intention from the school management. Having finished the Digital Menu Card online training activity (IO2) and having the development needs identified (in O1), educational experts, VET school leadership and teachers created specific action plans for their own school. As the next step, teachers of the five partner schools participated in 73 on-site workshops lasting for 120 minutes each in accordance with the action plan prepared earlier. Participants: teachers from the 5 partner schools who have completed the online training on the DMC platform (total number of registrations is 744). For more deatils, see the 3rd project Newsletter published lately and shared here.