Project aim Develop a train the trainer programme to help teachers integrate key competences in life skills into vocational teaching

Project objectives Identify standards for integrating key competences in life skills Identify teacher training needs Develop train the trainer materials Pilot and evaluate materials Develop training guides in all partner languages

Project objectives Produce examples of best practice Disseminate Investigate potential for including in national teacher training programmes

Target groups Vocational teachers Trainers of teachers Learners: unemployed, employees, employers, years, adults

Transfer of innovation EUCIS findings EC basic skills group key competences

Key results Sept 2010 Long term inclusion Dissemination Best practice guide Training guides Train the trainer pack Needs analysis Standards October 2008

Websites document bank, progress, conference/notice board

Standards for integrating key competences in life skills Build on Eucis & EC skills for life competences Identify standards for integrating skills into vocational teaching National & Europe wide

Needs analysis Identify training needs of vocational teachers Meet the needs of learners and employers Identify delivery models Build on & update EUCIS research

Needs analysis sample 97 responses from 5 countries Vocational teachers & specialists Questionnaires, desk research, telephone interviews, focus groups

Needs analysis Key findings All learners can benefit from improving life skills By building competence in these skills, the confidence and employability of learners should improve We need to narrow the gap between employer needs and what is currently delivered particularly practical skills

Needs analysis Key findings Teachers need more training to identify diverse learner needs and assess competence Teachers need to be willing to be assessed and improve in the key competences in order to support learners

Needs analysis Key findings Teachers need to build closer links with employers to update their skills and assess learners in the workplace wherever possible Training needs to form part of a structured framework for new and existing teachers

Needs analysis Key findings Adequate funding and time for training needs to be given Effective teamwork between vocational teachers and life skills specialists is required

Needs analysis Recommendations Motivate & support teachers & learners Focus on the individual learner Develop closer links with employers

Develop train the trainer resource pack Incorporate standards Address needs identified Variety of teaching & learning methods Hard copy, CD/DVD, video Recommend training programme structures

Pilot & evaluate pack Agree workshop format Diagnostic testing, assessment methods, learning styles Pilot with target groups in each country Evaluate Report

Develop training guides Train the trainer user guide Help incorporate resource pack into national teacher training programmes

Best practice examples Examples of how key competences in life skills can be integrated into vocational teaching Support pack Web discussion forum

Valorisation & dissemination Needs of vocational teachers National frameworks & policies Links with national organisations – mailing lists End products to wide audience

Valorisation & dissemination Use of websites – end products Project brochure EfVET newsletters Press articles & partner communications CDs/DVDs, videos Embed end products in national teacher training programmes

Long term potential Consult with national decision making agencies & award bodies Identify long term potential for inclusion in national teacher training programmes

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