3rd Stay in newsletter
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The newsletter provides an overview of the Stay In project focused on dropout recognition and prevention training for vocational education and training (VET) teachers in six European countries. It summarizes the successful pilot phase activities conducted from February to April 2015 and announces an upcoming international conference on September 29, 2015, to share outcomes and discuss cooperation between schools and companies for enhancing VET students' training. The document emphasizes the importance of customized guidance and collaboration to reduce early school leaving and improve labor market integration for vulnerable groups.
![MBO Raad (The Netherlands) organised two
training sessions: in March, and the second in June
2015. Each session consisted of a two day training
with three weeks in between in which participants
needed to perform some self study and in which they
prepared exercises which they added to their port-
folio. The website consists of information such as
checklists for the exercises and contained back-
ground information on the four topics: guidance, co-
operation, youth culture and risk factors for ESL. The
guided or face-to-face part of the training was 10 hours.
The training and materials were appreciated by
the participants. They found the checklists on the
website very useful. In the feedback the training
was well rated and participants found it useful to
learn more about the activities of the schools.
September, 2015
Newsletter No. 3
Eğitim ve Gençlik Çalışmaları (Turkey) imple-
mented the pilot training between 3 and 21 April 2015
There were 23 participants in the piloting and all of
the participants were from Vocational and Technical
High Schools of Bornova District of İzmir, TR.
Trainers used interactive teaching methods and
adult training strategies in order to involve partici-
pants into the pilot training process. Energizers
and cooperative learning methodologies used
such as World café, role playing and brainstorming.
The participants found the training very useful,
interesting, participative and practical. Some of
them also stated that they can use and share with
other teachers. The pilot training participants also
thought that ‘the duration’, ‘the methodology and
‘the training materials’ was “very adequate”. Almost
all of the participants (96%) indicated that the im-
plementation of what they’ve learned or the skills
they gained had a positive contribution in general.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dobrich
(Bulgaria) implemented the pilot training in 3
days – 1 April till 3 of April 2015. Altogether we had
30 hours of face-to-face training and 10 hours of
self study. Participants: 15 teachers in VET schools
and higher schools from the region of Dobrich.
The trainer used as a method circular learning process
which focuses on learning through experience, through
critical self-evaluation by the participants of their
work and caused a change in their behaviour.
Various interactive methods and techniques were
also applied during the training which enabled the
learners (trainees) to rely on intuition and experi-
ence and to be able to analyse alternative solutions
while performing different roles, case studies, discus-
sions, imitating real situations (simulations). In the train-
ing were used also demonstrations, group discussions,
presentations, work in small groups and others.
I fully approve the pedagogic concept, the
structure and the methodology of the train-
ing. A change is needed in the type of the training of
the students. The course presented sever-
al concepts that are good alternatives.
Mrs.TodorkaKoleva, Professionalschoolinagricultural economy,Teacher
WinNova (Finland) started the pilot training in
November 2014. At the 1st workshop the partici-
pating VET-teachers (altogether 16) had the pos-
sibility to learn how to be creative in their teaching
work and how to use engaging teaching methods
with their students. The group learned 10 new ways
to engage the student and make learning more
fun and creative! After the 1st
workshop the pilot
training continued with four more workshops. The
fifth and final workshop was organized in April 2015.
The methodology of the training was practice orient-
ed blended learning, besides the workshops there
were self study units. All of the participating teach-
ers work as VET-teachers in the school-based
system of upper secondary vocational education.
After the pilot training I have tried out engag-
ing teaching methods and this has had a
positive effect on my students’ motivation and learning.
I have put more emphasis on encouraging students
and on assuring that they have the possibility to be
the leaders of their learning processes. […] Through
the pilot training I embraced new and di-
verse ideas and tools to my teaching work.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication 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.
BBW in der DAA (Germany) launched the pilot
phase on 21 January 2015 to the 11 March 2015.
In total 15 teachers and trainers participated to
the program. The participants are responsible for
training, retraining and advanced training in the
dual system. The program was organized in 7 day
workshops including teaching presentations and
self-studies with a total duration of 40 hours.
The feedback evaluation of the participants regis-
tered a very good performance. Furthermore the
teachers and trainers stated that the role play of
various school life’s situation and the discussion
about those helped them to increase a better per-
formed communication to students and to ensure
a more creative education.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/stayinnewsletter3-092015en-151009065846-lva1-app6892/85/3rd-Stay-in-newsletter-2-320.jpg)
3rd Stay in newsletter
- 1. Project number: LLP-LDV-TOI-13-AT-0010 Newsletter No. 3 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication 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. September, 2015 The previous edition of this newsletter was issued on December 2014, just after the turning point represented by the 3rd partners’ meeting in Schwerin (DE) and just at the eve of a hard- challenging year. Stay IN objectives are still those stated at the beginning: “Dropout recognition and prevention training programme for VET teachers and trainers with special focus on dual VET systems”. Project partners worked really hard in order to create quality training materials. We are proud of the final results, but our own job cannot be evaluated only by ourselves. We invite the readers to make their own mind consulting the “flagged” boxes herenext highlighting the main outcomes of the pilot phase with a national focus. We tested the training material and now we are sure to offer a reliable educational tool for teachers, trainers and other school practitioners. If you also trust on the great potential of Stay IN material and methodology, contact us and we will be happy to provide you with all the necessary information to start a new training session. Just to give you some numbers about Stay IN and its pilot phase: 6 European countries involved (Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Turkey); More than 100 school practitioners involved; More than 200 training hours provided, among them 154 face-to-face and 52 blended learning. The pilot phase is the last activity foreseen by Stay IN project. We strongly want to spread and share the results with the broadest public as possible both through the conventional channel of the dissemination and by organising specific events; the main one is the international conference that will take place on Tuesday 29 September 2015 from 10.00 to 17.00 at STC-Group, Lloydstraat 300, Rotterdam (NL). More info on the next pages... About Stay IN and Recent Activities This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication 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. Pilot Sessions and Upcoming Activities Jugend am Werk (Austria) launched the pilot phase on 27 February and finished on 24 April 2015. 15 participants from a variety of educational professions in the VET-sector took place in this 40-hours' training programme and in total 4 mod- ules. The training was split into 30 units of class- room-based training and 10 units of blended- learning. The combination of classroom-based and self-study, made it possible to pilot the train- ing programme as demand-driven as possible. The entire training programme was based on the principle 'By trainers for trainers'. The course exceeded my expectations and significantly expanded my knowledge. I can say: when perspectives are changed, things are seen in a new way, possibilities are discovered and thought processes initiated. I can definitely imagine that for the future the training programme should be offered for VET-trainers with lower practi- cal training experience as a start-up. The need of know how exchange is evident and the coopera- tion of well and lower experienced trainers is a big challenge and benefit for all of us. Trainer and coach for metalworking in the I-VET programme The “flagged” boxes provide you with further information about the national pilot sessions and some school practitioners’ testimonials Pictures taken during national pilot phase imple- mentation activities in Finland and Bulgaria.
- 2. MBO Raad (The Netherlands) organised two training sessions: in March, and the second in June 2015. Each session consisted of a two day training with three weeks in between in which participants needed to perform some self study and in which they prepared exercises which they added to their port- folio. The website consists of information such as checklists for the exercises and contained back- ground information on the four topics: guidance, co- operation, youth culture and risk factors for ESL. The guided or face-to-face part of the training was 10 hours. The training and materials were appreciated by the participants. They found the checklists on the website very useful. In the feedback the training was well rated and participants found it useful to learn more about the activities of the schools. September, 2015 Newsletter No. 3 Eğitim ve Gençlik Çalışmaları (Turkey) imple- mented the pilot training between 3 and 21 April 2015 There were 23 participants in the piloting and all of the participants were from Vocational and Technical High Schools of Bornova District of İzmir, TR. Trainers used interactive teaching methods and adult training strategies in order to involve partici- pants into the pilot training process. Energizers and cooperative learning methodologies used such as World café, role playing and brainstorming. The participants found the training very useful, interesting, participative and practical. Some of them also stated that they can use and share with other teachers. The pilot training participants also thought that ‘the duration’, ‘the methodology and ‘the training materials’ was “very adequate”. Almost all of the participants (96%) indicated that the im- plementation of what they’ve learned or the skills they gained had a positive contribution in general. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dobrich (Bulgaria) implemented the pilot training in 3 days – 1 April till 3 of April 2015. Altogether we had 30 hours of face-to-face training and 10 hours of self study. Participants: 15 teachers in VET schools and higher schools from the region of Dobrich. The trainer used as a method circular learning process which focuses on learning through experience, through critical self-evaluation by the participants of their work and caused a change in their behaviour. Various interactive methods and techniques were also applied during the training which enabled the learners (trainees) to rely on intuition and experi- ence and to be able to analyse alternative solutions while performing different roles, case studies, discus- sions, imitating real situations (simulations). In the train- ing were used also demonstrations, group discussions, presentations, work in small groups and others. I fully approve the pedagogic concept, the structure and the methodology of the train- ing. A change is needed in the type of the training of the students. The course presented sever- al concepts that are good alternatives. Mrs.TodorkaKoleva, Professionalschoolinagricultural economy,Teacher WinNova (Finland) started the pilot training in November 2014. At the 1st workshop the partici- pating VET-teachers (altogether 16) had the pos- sibility to learn how to be creative in their teaching work and how to use engaging teaching methods with their students. The group learned 10 new ways to engage the student and make learning more fun and creative! After the 1st workshop the pilot training continued with four more workshops. The fifth and final workshop was organized in April 2015. The methodology of the training was practice orient- ed blended learning, besides the workshops there were self study units. All of the participating teach- ers work as VET-teachers in the school-based system of upper secondary vocational education. After the pilot training I have tried out engag- ing teaching methods and this has had a positive effect on my students’ motivation and learning. I have put more emphasis on encouraging students and on assuring that they have the possibility to be the leaders of their learning processes. […] Through the pilot training I embraced new and di- verse ideas and tools to my teaching work. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication 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. BBW in der DAA (Germany) launched the pilot phase on 21 January 2015 to the 11 March 2015. In total 15 teachers and trainers participated to the program. The participants are responsible for training, retraining and advanced training in the dual system. The program was organized in 7 day workshops including teaching presentations and self-studies with a total duration of 40 hours. The feedback evaluation of the participants regis- tered a very good performance. Furthermore the teachers and trainers stated that the role play of various school life’s situation and the discussion about those helped them to increase a better per- formed communication to students and to ensure a more creative education.
- 3. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication 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. you through a discussion organised in two parallel sessions: Session 1: The International session (Language: English) - Chair: Ellen Verheijen After an explanation on the Dutch VET system and on how internships are organised, the results of six country projects are presented. You will receive examples of training modules and tools that have been developed. You can also take part in workshops for company trainers and school teacher to improve guidance of VET students and help prevent early school leaving for vulnerable groups. Session 2: The Dutch session (Language: Dutch) - Chair: Mieke de Haan The first presentation focuses on the new procedures for companies to organise internships for VET students. We will also focus on implications for students at low skill level. There will be workshops which focus on the following questions: What do companies expect form the school when they offer an apprenticeship to VET students in the lower education? And what does the school expect from the company? How can they cooperate in guiding these VET students? The results of the two sessions will be brought together in a plenary discussion on the cooperation between school and company. The aim is to identify the students’ training needs and enable them to acquire a position in the labour market via 100% learning and guidance. You can register to the conference via the following link: registration form (click on link). Stay IN partners invite you to participate in the conference and would be really happy to meet you personally. During the conference the partners will present the history of Stay IN project and share the experience earnt during last 2 years. Indeed, the title of the conference is “100% learning for a labour market position” with a focus “On the cooperation for vulnerable groups and the prevention of Early School Leaving”. Since the beginning of the Stay IN project it was clear that a number of VET students needed to intermit their apprenticeship training. Although this can be viewed as a learning experience, the disappointment can be so great that they drop out. From the side of the employers it is disappointing and sometimes even frustrating when a student does not meet expectations. For young people who need additional support and coaching, finding suitable internships poses even larger challenges. They need customized guidance and support in educational tracks which prepare them for an independent position in our society. Tracks lead them to enter the labour market. A good cooperation between school and company is essential to achieve this goal. During the plenary session of the conference partners will present different concepts for the integration of school learning and learning at the workplace. After that we would like to inspire About Stay IN Final Conference SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, 29 September 2015 from 10:00 to 17:00. LOCATION STC College (VET college for Ship- ping & Transport), Rotterdam, NL September, 2015 Newsletter No. 3 For questions on the content of the programme you can contact: Ellen Verheijen e.verheijen@mboraad.nl or 06-50272676 Mieke de Haan m.dehaan@mboraad.nl or 06-50272655 For organisational matters, contact: Jacqueline Hagen j.hagen@mboraad.nl or 0348-753596
- 4. September, 2015 Visit our website: http://www.stayin-project.eu/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/STAY-in/464398713680941 To keep informed: Jugend am Werk (AT) www.jaw.or.at Contact: Michaela Meier E-mail: michaela.meier@jaw.or.at Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BG) www.cci.dobrich.net Contact: Tatyana Gicheva E-mail: cci@dobrich.net BBW in der DAA (DE) www.daa-schwerin.de Contact: Suse Topp E-mail: suse.topp@daa.de Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova (FI) www.winnova.fi Contact: Joanna Malmivuorli E-mail: anne.vaahtio@winnova.fi Pixel (IT) www.pixel-online.net Contact: Giovanni Caruso E-mail: giovanni@pixel-online.net MBO Raad (NL) www.mboraad.nl Contact: Mieke De Haan E-mail: m.dehaan@mboraad.nl Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (PT) www.spi.pt Contact: Tiago Marques E-mail: tiagomarques@spi.pt Eğitim ve Gençlik Çalışmaları (TR) www.egeced.org Contact: Emin Bakay E-mail: egeced1@gmail.com Project Partners Newsletter No. 3 STC-Group, Rotterdam (NL), Stay IN conference venue (29-09-15) We look forward to meeting you on 29 September 2015 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Outlook This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication 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. 100% learning for acquiring a labour market position Conference Programme Morning: in English 10:00 Welcome Chair: Ellen Verheijen 10.15 The current situation and challenge of ESL and drop out from initial VET in Europe Michaela Meier, project leader Stay In 10:45 The Dutch educational system and ESL prevention programme Dennis van Gessel, Ministry of Education 11:15 Integrating school learning and learning at the workplace: a conceptual framework. Dr. Ilya Zitter, HU University of Applied Sc. 12:15 Lunch, with country tables & tour STC 13.30 Start workshops Track 1: International session Chair: Ellen Verheijen: results of the Stay In project in six partner countries: Finland, Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, Turkey and the Netherlands (presentations and demonstrations, 20 min per country) Track 2: Dutch session Chair: Mieke de Haan: workshops which focus on the following questions: What do companies expect form the school when they offer an apprenticeship to VET students in the lower educational tracks? And what does the school expect from the company? 15:30 Break 16:00 Plenary discussion Interview of European and Dutch guests: What have they heard, discussed, which wishes do they have for improving cooperation in guiding VET students during their apprenticeship training? How can they enable students to acquire a position on the labour market? Which challenges are there? 16:30 Conclusion and drinks