VISIBLE - Validation IssueS Induct Basis for Learning Evaluation

Transcription

1 VISIBLE - Validation IssueS Induct Basis for Learning Evaluation LLP IT-LEONARDO-LMP 1

2 Project Information Title: Project Number: VISIBLE - Validation IssueS Induct Basis for Learning Evaluation LLP IT-LEONARDO-LMP Year: 2007 Project Type: Status: Marketing Text: Summary: Description: Development of Innovation granted EU-Centralised Projects The main aim of VISIBLE Project is to develop a validation methodology for a non-formal learning process. This allows the European development agencies and the local development actors to recognize organisational positions and the competencies needed for the positions of the Project Managers. The focus of the VISIBLE project is on the position of Project Manager which is a key role in the RDAs. This focus is chosen in order to facilitate the passage from having occasional common projects to having permanent mutual co-operation between RDAs. They need to reduce organisational barriers by exploiting the potential of staff exchange as well as European job mobility. To get this process going it is crucial to develop a common understanding of vocational training, where not only the settings and practices of learning are shared but also the key references and standards. The foreseen VISIBLE results are: - VISIBLE Non-formal Learning Process - VISIBLE Transparent Pedagogical Framework: Preparatory tools (organisation chart model, glossary of horizontal competencies, definition of the project manager role, key horizontal competencies for project managers) and case histories - VISIBLE Validation Methodology, including competencies matrix, role plays with different ends and the VISIBLE guide - VISIBLE dissemination tools: meetings with local actors in the field of vocational education and training (VET), European theatre based workshops, national theatre based workshops, role-playing games, project website, newsletters, leaflets and press releases. The main project target groups are: - Development Agencies (DAs) - regional development agencies, agencies for economical development, local action groups, sectorial agencies etc. - Project Managers - Human Resources Managers - Training providers The main project activities are: - Identification of common Transparent Pedagogical Framework Tools for the sector of the European DAs such as: organization chart model, glossary of horizontal competencies, definition of the role and project manager, list of key horizontal competencies for the PM, case history format. These preparatory tools will help ensure transparency and the recognition of qualification and competencies, including those acquired through non-formal learning. - Identification of a non-formal learning process for the improvement of the PMs key horizontal competencies based on the completion of case histories. - Definition and experimentation of a methodology of validation of the above mentioned process of non-formal learning. The learners generate the contents of the validation grid which is then transformed into role playing exercises by VET experts. The DAs themselves represented by the Human Resources managers have the responsibility of the whole validation process of the non-formal learning. - Transformation of this methodology into the VISIBLE Guide. The validation methodology of non-formal learning is tested twice by the DAs of the VISIBLE network. Once approved, it is transformed into a guide directed to the Human Resources managers who are also the assessors of the DAs. - Dissemination and explanation of the VISIBLE guide. The guide will be disseminated and used by the Human Resources managers of the European DA s and of any sector where the position of PM is included. Further use of the VISIBLE methodology is 2

3 Project Information Themes: Sectors: Product Types: Product information: expected to be experimented with in theatre based workshops aimed at involving new users in the practice of non-formal learning and validation of this. *** Recognition, transparency, certification *** Continuous training website evaluation methods transparency and certification Developed products: - Working tools: Communication Manual Financial Manual Internal Report Official Report Monitoring and Control Quality Manual Gantt Chart - Preparatory tools: Project Manager definition and tasks Organisational Chart Case History Format Competencies Glossary Selected Project Manager compentencies - 1st round of Case Histories - 2nd round of Case Histories (still to be completed) - 1st draft of the Validation Methodology - Screenplays - Communication products: Website press office 1st leaflet - Events: Kick-off meeting in Sofia (Bulgaria) Second meeting in Debrecen (Hungary) Meetings with local actors Planned products: - Validation Methodology - Screenplays - VISIBLE Guide - Role Play Game - External evaluation report - Communication products: Press office 2nd leaflet 3

4 Project Information - Technical Assistance Service Projecthomepage: - Events: Third meeting in Paris (France) Final meeting in Brussels (Belgium) Meetings with local actors National Theatre based workshops European Theatre based workshop 4

5 Project Contractor SVIM - Sviluppo Marche S.p.A. Ancona Marche IT-Italy SME - small and medium-sized enterprise (up to 250 employees) Contact Person Address: Telephone: Fax: Erika Fulgenzi Via Martiri della Resistenza 24 Ancona IT-Italy efulgenzi@svimspa.it 5

6 Coordinator SVIM - Sviluppo Marche S.p.A. Ancona Marche IT-Italy SME - small and medium-sized enterprise (up to 250 employees) Contact Person Address: Telephone: Fax: Erika Fulgenzi Via Martiri della Resistenza 24 Ancona IT-Italy efulgenzi@svimspa.it 6

7 Partner Partner 1 DEKUT - Research and Innovation Non-profit Organisation Debrecen Észak-Alföld HU-Hungary research institution Partner 2 NAAL - The Norwegian Association for Adult Learning Oslo Oslo Og Akershus NO-Norway others Partner 3 BARDA - Bulgarian Association of Regional Development Agencies and Business Centres Sofia Yugozapaden BG-Bulgaria others Partner 4 G.A.L. Ogliastra Ogliastra Sardegna IT-Italy others 7

8 Partner Partner 5 Regional Development Agency Senec - Pezinok Bratislava Bratislavsky Kraj SK-Slovakia public institution Partner 6 UNIC - Union Nationale Interprofessionnelle du cheval Paris Ile De France FR-France others Partner 7 SERDA Regional Development Agency of the South-East Development Region Braila Sud Est RO-Romania others Partner 8 ECLO - European Consortium for the Learning Organisation Wavre Brabant Wallon BE-Belgium SME - small and medium-sized enterprise (up to 250 employees) 8

9 Project Files leaflet_final.pdf VISIBLE Leaflet 9

10 Products Working tools Preparatory tools Case Histories Website VISIBLE Progress Report 10

11 Product 'Working tools' Title: Working tools Product Type: others VISIBLE - Validation IssueS Induct Basis for Learning Evaluation ( LLP Marketing Text: VISIBLE working tools include: - Communication Manual - Financial Manual - Internal Report - Official Report - Monitoring and Control Quality Manual - Gantt Chart Description: Target group: Project partners Result: Area of application: Product Languages: English &prd=1 11

12 Product 'Preparatory tools' Title: Preparatory tools Product Type: material for open learning VISIBLE - Validation IssueS Induct Basis for Learning Evaluation ( LLP Marketing Text: VISIBLE preparatory tools include: - Project Manager definition and tasks - Organisational Chart - Case History Format - Competencies Glossary - Selected Project Manager competencies Description: The Preparatory tools offer the basis for the further development of the VISIBLE learning methodology. These tools allow to have a common basis, with a clear description of the Project Manager main responsabilities and tasks, the working context where he/she acts, the possible horizontal competencies he/she should have and, among these, the 7 keycompetencies for the evaluation process. Target group: Project Managers and VET actors Result: Agreed common basis for the further development of VISIBLE validation methodology. Area of application: Product Languages: English &prd=2 12

13 Product 'Case Histories' Title: Case Histories Product Type: material for open learning VISIBLE - Validation IssueS Induct Basis for Learning Evaluation ( LLP Marketing Text: The Case History is a detailed account of the facts affecting the development or condition of a person or group under treatment, training or study. A form of qualitative descriptive research, the case study typically examines the interplay of all variables in order to provide as complete understanding of an event or situation as possible. The advantages of a case study are they can provide a wealth detail, give credibility to situation and problems, pointing out risks and opportunities, and most important, provide an outcome. Case Histories show, with a concrete and not theoretical approach, the results obtain after a particular process. Many Case Histories are based on the description of situations of success, as a tool of benchmarking; a way to share with others a correct how to path for what to do in case of. But, Case Histories do not necessarily had to refer to success. They can also describe negative situation, outline a process that could teach what not to do in case of. Case History can be analysed in terms of internal or external environment, becoming an important tool for understanding and improvement, a problem solving and/or benchmarking instruments. Description: Each partner participate to the two compulsory rounds of Case Histories creation, thus representing a learning opportunity and the basis for the further development of the validation emthodology. Target group: Project Managers and VET actors Result: Area of application: Product Languages: English &prd=3 13

14 Product 'Website' Title: Website Product Type: website Marketing Text: The website has the double mean of internal and external communication tool. It is a useful internal communication tool, as it contains information for the partnership, as for example a page dedicated to the external communication supporting tools (for example project logos) and another page dedicated to the working tools formats, as the meeting minutes format, the agenda format, etc. Description: The website includes static (Preparatory tools, VISIBLE Guide, etc.) and dynamic areas (News, press, Contact), plus specific tools (form for uploading the Case Histories, blog, form to request the Technical assistance). Languages of the static pages of the website will be: EN, IT, FR, NOR, SK, HU, RO, BU, NLD. Target group: VET actors Result: Area of application: Product Languages: English &prd=4 14

15 Product 'VISIBLE Progress Report' VISIBLE - Validation IssueS Induct Basis for Learning Evaluation ( LLP Product Type: Title: VISIBLE Progress Report Marketing Text: Public part of the VISIBLE Progress Report approved by the EACEA. Description: The Progress Report contains deatiled and updated information about: - project objectives - project approach - project outcomes and results - project partnership - plans for the future - contribution to the EU policies Target group: Result: Area of application: Product Languages: English product files _Progress_Report_Public_part.pdf &prd=5 15