Reinventing the STEM VET via Peer assisted learning and Innovative pedagogy

* Project main goalWhile entering a post crisis world, and facing the needs of multipurpose professionals, this proposal is aimed at expanding the baseline of skills, knowledge and values for STEM VET learners by establishing well-structured and effective peer learning circles, using a variety of methods. Moreover the project focus on expanding the learning opportunities by introducing cutting edge methods, e.g. peer-to-peer learning, peer tutoring and innovative pedagogy, and thus boosting the quality of the learning experience in VET professional schools and centers. * Specific objectives** Establishing a new and unique methods for digitized peer-assisted learning in distant classes and small COVID-19 secured participatory classes in- and outside- school premises. ** Implementing a new model for learning stimulation, e.g. peer-tutoring or cooperative learning to cover the knowledge gap generated by the hyper accelerated post crisis technological society; ** Enhancing the active and intended usage of new pedagogical methods by the students, e.g. peer-to-peer learning, tutoring, flipped classroom, project based learning, etc. to prolong the daily learning curve of learners; ensure full participation; get instant feedback (incl. on sensitive or uncomfortable subjects) or improving the learning flow; ** Evolving the role of the Alumni clubs and Bright learners in-school societies by assigning a new teaching role to the students, hence improving the knowledge base of the younger generation by covering the gaps between the expected skills, as defined by the descriptor;** Reducing the number of early leaving VET learners via boosting an early warning systems in the partner countries as defined by EQAVET, and implementing indicator #4, i.e. the completion rate in STEM VET targeted programs: the number of persons having successfully completed/abandoned VET programs, according to the type of programs and the individual criteria.** Work packages distribution: WP1: Project management and cross partner communications, Timing: 1-24 months; Leader: LP, 4.0F, Bg. WP2: State of art analysis (based on the pre-proposal developed context analysis). Elaboration of country specific case studies on the implications of peer-assisted learning methodologies in vocational education and training - opportunities and challenges. Timing: 2-5 months; Leader: LP, 4.0F, Bg.WP3: iPEER methodology, curriculum, inventory, and competence evaluation model. Timing: 2-20 months; Leaders: LP, P5, P6IO1: Elaborating a new EQAVET related pedagogical methodology for cooperative learning and cross-age peer tutoring. Timing: 3-5 months; Leader: LP, 4.0F, Bg. IO2: Elaborating a pilot peer-assisted learning curriculum for covering existing knowledge gaps in pilot professions and VET subjects, e.g. automation (systems automation, process automation, and robotics); public healthcare VET specializations (paramedics), and computer science, e.g. applied computer science and script development. Introduction of jigsaw methods, scaffolding, learning circles and gamification. Timing: 8-19 months; Leader: LP, 4.0F, Bg. IO3: Elaborating of extensive inventory with peer assisted and state of the art digital pedagogical tools, as well as tools for tutoring and empathic learning. Timing: 5-14 months; Leader: P6, BICERO, Sl. IO4: Elaborating an EQAVET related competence model and automated evaluation system, with appropriate lessons, planners and grade book. Timing: 11-17 months; Leader: P5, ACEEU, DE. WP4: Short-term mobility of peer-trainers / teachers for mastering new skills and competences, based on the iPEER model. Timing: Month 14; Leader: P4, AMC, Pt.WP5: Piloting the iPEER model for post-crisis education in the partner countries, with focus on covering the knowledge and skills baselines of the pilot VET sectors. Timing: 15-16 months; Leader: LP, 4.0F, Bg. WP6: Quality assurance and compliance of the iPEER deliverables. Elaborating a concept for accreditation model. Timing: 18 months; Leader: P5, ACEEU, DE. WP7: Exploitation and dissemination of the iPEER model. Securing the inclusion in different state-led administrative models. Timing: 18-24 months; Leader: P2, VSI, Lt. WP8: Sustainability assurance. Securing state administrative procedures amendments, and opening space for peer-learning and peer-tutoring. Follow-up projects development. Timing: 22-24 months; Leader: P1, PGME, Bg.