1. QUALITY CULTURE THROUGH EFFECTIVE INSTRUMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND TRAINERS seminar : Culture of Quality 21-23 September, Zandvoort by Margrieta Kroese, Landstede,NL Natassa Kazantzidou, IDEC, EL

2. Content: Introduction Project QUAL4T Teachers Needs / innovation in VET The Quality Toolkit Try out in 4 groups Rounding up the results Testing 1 tool with the whole audience Questions / discussion This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

3. Introduction Project Leonardo da Vinci, TOI, call 2013 7 partners / 6 countries –NL coordinator Landstede (VET) –UK, IT, ES VET organisations –EL Training centre –NL ECABO, Workfield Centre of Exp. –DE University of Wuerzburg This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

4. Aims To provide a toolbox and a practical guide / method, with ready to use instruments for teachers, trainers, quality staff and mentors To develop a quality improvement culture, where teachers and trainers are active players To transfer quality instruments and best practices To connect management and teachers through the management brochure This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

5. Target groups Primary target groups: Quality staff Teachers / Trainers Sectors: Material available for all sectors in professional education End users: At long term Students will notice if quality improves This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

6. Needs Analyses How to influence the culture of quality… What do teachers need to get involved in Quality Improvement? What do teachers need to improve Quality? What are best practices? What are teachers’ wishes? What are ‘black holes’ identified by teachers? This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

7. Toolkit Quality Guide 34 Quality tools, clustered around theme’s A - G Each supported by a short guideline Addressing teacher or quality staff, or work field To be used both on-line or as a printed text document Editable This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

8. Quality Guide General information about the project Information about EU quality instruments Special attention for the CA of the PDCA cycle Guide for the use of the quality instruments Training programmes (e.g. workfield) This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

9. Quality tools - content Quality culture Quality cycle implementation (focus on evaluation and review and adoption of the system) Work-based learning (involving enterprises) Professionalization and staff development Innovation in quality assurance Available in 6 languages: Dutch, Italian, English, Greek, German, Spanish This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

10. Website www.qual4t-project.org This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

11. Quality instruments Theme A. Raising Awareness 1. Quality: what does this have to do with me? 2. Quality is … “136 Random Thoughts on Quality” 3. Dream Session: What will your institution and educational programmes look like in 2025? This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

12. Quality instruments Theme B. Planning for Action 4.Setting priorities 5.Step by goal development 6.Setting SMART goals as a team 7. Expectation management 8.Team building activities 9. Team Work Contract 10.Short term action plan This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

13. Quality instruments Theme C. Quality Improvement in your Classroom 11.First steps into teaching 12. IDEAL methodology for the resolution of problems 13. FLIP learning 14. Lesson Road Map 15. Games to check learning 16. Evaluating teaching practice - Observation Tools This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

14. Quality instruments Theme D. Evaluation and Feedback 17. Learners’ evaluations 18. Teachers’ evaluations 19. Circle time: peer to peer review 20. Peer review of learners’ soft skills 21. Flashlight feedback: immediate feedback from learners 22. Encouraging learners’ suggestions for improvement This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

15. Quality instruments Theme E. Time for REFLECTION 23. Self assessment tool for teachers 24. Teacher reflection on learning 25. Reflection cards for learners This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

16. Quality instruments Theme F. Improving Quality in your Institution 26. Benchmarking with other institutions 27. Defining indicators for quality management 28. Data collection planning 29. Ideas for effective communication and transparency 30. How can we avoid early learner drop out? Ideas and small successes This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

17. Quality instruments G. Joint Working with Employers 31. Networking: the importance of contact with companies 32.Guidelines for a company visit with learners 33.Questionnaires for employers 34.Checklist for in-company mentors/employers This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

18. Current situation Workshops / Pilots in NL, ES, UK, IT, DE, CY, DK International Seminar in NL 4 international workshops (EfVET / INTED conferences) Info session at the PIXEL Edu Conference 2016 Invitation from EU EQAVET for a presentation Project website 2432 product downloads (already 700 after project ended from all over Europe) EfVET website: almost 2500 visits from VET stakeholders This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

19. And now? Activity 1 (time: till …….) 4 work groups (green, blue, red and - ) Green: tools from theme A & F Blue : tools from theme B & A Red : tools from theme C & E - : tools from theme D & G Please first identify a group leader and a writer A4 with further instructions and materials of QUAL4T project Individual Questionaire for follow up project QUAL4T2 Evaluation - Testing of one of the tools: Flashlight feedback This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

20. Activity 1 Feed back on worksessions (1 speaker per group) This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

21. Activity 2 Testing one of the tools to be used in the classroom, namely KaHoot! https://kahoot.it This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

22. Finally Final summing up … Options to implement tools in your country How can QUAL4T project tools help you by improving the culture of quality in education Questions? (please leave your mailaddress if you want to recieve newsletter) This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

23. Thank you for your attention and enjoy your days Natassa & Margrieta This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.