ELearning_Syylabus

Course developed by Global Skills Network, SL

Course Description
Since 2003, we have participated in the Professionals in Vocational Education and Training (VETPRO) projects that aim to

support transnational mobility of persons responsible for vocational training and/or human resources. The general

objectives of mobility actions:
• To support participants in training and further training activities in the acquisition and the use of knowledge, skills

and qualifications to facilitate personal development, employability and participation in the European Labour Market.

• To support improvements in quality and innovation in education, vocational training, teacher training, educational

systems, institutions and practices.

Please download the Background material on Vetpro programming organized by Global Skills Network.

Course Goals
This training and exchange of experience is organised after a preliminary preparation of the participants in the European

educational mobility in information and communication technologies’ vocational training. Preliminary preparation is done

online before the realisation of the mobilities, followed by a 10-day course in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This process

combines theory with practical exercises and professional visits to vocational training centers and schools supporting

distance learning.

Required Texts
Excerpted texts, articles, videos and other preparatory material will be either accessed online or downloaded from the

VETPRO Training portal.

Course Overview
The course will present trends and tools for synchronous and asynchronous distance learning. It will provoke self-

assessment of what type of online learning platform need the VET centers (NTS associations) participating in the

consortium to proceed according to educational content, target groups and development plans. The course is designed

to prepare online trainers among the traditional VET trainers, employees of the organizations participating in the National

Consortium and to facilitate the decision-makers and to result in significant improvement in the quality and the

attractiveness of the training provided in the VET field.

Participants will be expected to produce a final product in the form of a unique project in the online platform for VET.

These will be presented and critiqued in small group discussion format. Each participant will also be expected to create,

update and fill with content an electronic portfolio (e-portfolio) they can bring with them upon their return to Bulgaria.

Course Delivery
This course is delivered via asynchronous online systems and tools, synchronous instruction, seminar-format training

workshops, and professional visits. ENGLISH IS THE LANGUAGE OF THIS COURSE. An interpreter will accompany

the group on their professional visits to translate from Spanish or Catalan to English. It is expected that the group assign

one of its members with high-level proficiency in English to translate for the group.

The course is structured around various modules found within the Modules section. The overview page for each module

describes all expectations and activities associated with that module. Be sure to read this overview because it may describe

readings that are not found elsewhere.

Course Assignments
This section provides a brief overview of assignments associated with the course.

Participation. Because of the asynchronous nature of preparation prior to the mobility, active individual and

group participation is essential. Each participant must come prepared for the mobiity by making every effort to be

proactive in posting, reading, and collaborating if you wish to do well in the course. The success of the course for the

entire group rests on the engagement and participation of all its members, so please let us know if you experience

difficulties in completing the assignments.

Profile introductions. During this course you will create your profile to be shared with the group. Introduce

yourself, include a recent, easily identifiable, close-up picture of yourself as well as a long-term email address that is

associated with your professional work.

Electronic portfolio. You will continue developing an electronic portfolio (eportfolio) to demonstrate the

learning taking place during this course, as well as the skills acquired during the coursework and the mobility to

Barcelona. This eportfolio is personalised to each participant's needs and will become part of the Europass credentialing.

Personal and Program Evaluation. Each particpant is expected to write a paper, in English, Spanish or

Catalan, reflecting on your ability to attain personal goals during the program. You will also reflect on strengths

and limitations of the program.

Global Skills Network training built upon a strong foundation of integrity, respect and trust. The instructor may make

changes to the syllabus and course schedule as the course proceeds. These changes will be announced via email, so

please check your email regularly. All emails will be originated from barsbulga@gmail.com

General

Framework

“Support for Professional Development of Staff in the field of Vocational Education and Training”

Coordinator of National Consortium in the field of Vocational Education and Training

Asynchronous
Online
Learning

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