Story line approach cooperation between vocational schools students and the world of work

Transcription

1 Story line approach cooperation between vocational schools students and the world of work CZ1-LEO

2 Project Information Title: Project Number: Story line approach cooperation between vocational schools students and the world of work CZ1-LEO Year: 2013 Project Type: Status: Marketing Text: Summary: Transfer of Innovation granted CZ-Czech Republic Storyline approach cooperation between vocational school students and the world of work The project is designed to help students and teachers of upper secondary vocational schools to actively incorporate the storyline approach in their education activities. In this approach, students work on specific practical projects for real-life clients. Thus they obtain practical skills that are going to be useful in their professional lives. In a number of practical workshops, both professionals and laypersons can learn how to make solar appliances such as dryers, coolers, box cookers, showers or Trombe walls. The project is being implemented in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. The purpose of the project: The project is designed to meet a high demand of vocational schools as regards linking theory with practical experience of students in their respective field of study. So far, such possibilities have been very limited in Czech, Slovak and Polish schools, although the practical experience of students is in highest demand in the labour market and helps students to be successful when seeking employment. Cooperation that was taking place between Czech vocational schools and the real world of labour in the area of energy-saving in showed strong interest of schools which have been undergoing a reform aiming to incorporate modern teaching methods in the field of sustainable development. Main aims and objectives of the project: The aim of the project is to transfer experience with a didactic method (developed by vocational schools based on a real assignment including practical examples of energy-saving) to vocational school system and expert community in Slovakia and Poland. In addition, pilot testing of this method will be carried out on 30 student groups and 120 attendees from expert community in three countries (CZ, SK, PL). Based on the pilot testing results the methodology will be innovated and will incorporate experience of all the three partners. The new methodology will be described in 4 languages and its dissemination will be ensured among vocational schools and other relevant target groups in the VET field in all participating countries. Characteristics of a consortium that will implement the proposal: SEVER (CZ) is a project submitter, coordinator and an author of the innovation which is a subject of the transfer. SOSNA (SK) is an expert organization having more than 20 years experience in the field of environmental education, counselling and promotion of sustainable solutions in practice. MiLA Foundation (PL) specializes in creating networks for cooperation and exchange of experience in the field of environmental education, business development and activating local communities. A general description of tangible and intangible outcomes: Project outputs: quadrilingual manuals describing a potential way of introducing an innovative method into vocational school lessons as well as a manual about introducing practical savings and renewable energy sources intended for expert community. In addition, at least 300 students and 30 teaches will get training in the area of energy saving and renewable energy sources. The impact envisaged Transfer and adaptation of this method to the Central European educational context will meet the demand of vocational schools (cooperation between students and the world of labour). Moreover, this example of a possible link between vocational school students and their potential employers will draw employers attention to project outputs. Description: During the project student groups from 3 countries (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia) work set up their "energy agency" which communicates with real clients 2

3 Project Information (firms and enterpreneurs) about their demands in the field of saving energy. In the national conference (there are 2 in each country during the project)students present their suggestions for the client. Client and independent energy experts evaluate student s work and choose the best group. In final part of the project there will be international conference where best students group from 3 countries will meet and discuss about their work. In the project there are also included practical workshops in each country, where can individuals learn how to build energy saving appliances as solar cooker, solar cooler or solar dryer. Themes: Sectors: Product Types: Product information: Projecthomepage: *** Higher education ** Sustainability * Lifelong learning * Ecology *** Education * Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities * Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply program or curricula teaching material others material for open learning Innovated methodology for eastern Europe countries how to implement method "story line approach" in schools - in four languages. Description of practical workshops how to make passive appliances - for general public, in three languages. 3

4 Project Contractor Country/Region: Organization Type: Stedisko ekologické výchovy a etiky Rýchory-SEVER, Brontosaurus Krkonoše Horní Maršov Severovychod CZ-Czech Republic association/non-governmental organisation Contact Person Address: Telephone: Fax: Milada Dobiášová Horská 175 Horní Maršov CZ-Czech Republic milada.dobiasova@ekologickavychova.cz 4

5 Coordinator Country/Region: Organization Type: Stedisko ekologické výchovy a etiky Rýchory-SEVER, Brontosaurus Krkonoše Horní Maršov Severovychod CZ-Czech Republic association/non-governmental organisation Contact Person Address: Telephone: Fax: Milada Dobiášová Horská 175 Horní Maršov CZ-Czech Republic milada.dobiasova@ekologickavychova.cz 5

6 Partner Partner 1 Country/Region: Organization Type: SOSNA, o.z. Družstevná pri Hornáde Východné Slovensko SK-Slovakia association/non-governmental organisation Partner 2 Country/Region: Organization Type: Zielona Akcja Legnica Dolnoslaskie PL-Poland association/non-governmental organisation 6

7 Project Files 10. methodology PL.docx Methodology story line approach for teachers, which can help teachers or other educators to run project connecting vocational school and the world of work. Polish language 7. Story-line-approach-prirucka-EN.pdf Methodology story line approach for teachers, which can help teachers or other educators to run project connecting vocational school and the world of work. English language. 8. Story-line-approach-prirucka-CZ.pdf Methodology story line approach for teachers or educators who want to run project helping connec vocational schools and the world of work. Czech Language 9. Methodology SK.pdf Methodology story line approach for teachers, which can help teachers or other educators to run project connecting vocational school and the world of work. Slovak language. 7

8 Products 1 2 Methodology of the project Methodology of the workshops 8

9 Product 'Methodology of the project' Story line approach cooperation between vocational schools students and the world Title: Methodology of the project Product Type: teaching material Marketing Text: Story line approach is method, which can help teachers connect their teaching with reality, make it attractive and interesting for students. Description: This product shows the way how to work with students on the project and how can results look like. Methodology "story line approach" is way of practical work with real assignment and real client. Students see, that their work can be used in practice. Target group: Teachers Result: Inovated methodology in 4 languages Area of application: Vocational schools, older pupils in basic schools. Product Languages: Czech English Polish Slovak &prd=1 9

10 Product 'Methodology of the workshops' Story line approach cooperation between vocational schools students and the world Title: Methodology of the workshops Product Type: others Marketing Text: Do you know how to make solar dryer or solar cooker at home? Here is the simple instruction. Description: Methodology will show you in steps, how to make at home solar cooker, solar dryer and solar cooler. It is easy and you can use common material, nothing special. Target group: students, teachers, public Result: Result is leaflet with description and pictures showing how you can make simple home made energy efficient solutions. Area of application: this leaflet is usable for vocational schools and other schools too. Public can use it as well. Product Languages: English Czech Slovak &prd=2 10

11 Events Final international students conference Date Description Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place Students from 3 countries participating in the project will meet in Legnica in Poland to share their experience and learn about energy and CO2 saving solutions students and teachers from vocational schools Closed event Milada Dobiášová milada.dobiasova@ekologickavychova.cz Legnica Poland 11