The Sloop2Desc project
The project intends to transfer and extend the results of the former project “SLOOP: Sharing Learning Objects in an Open Perspective”.
It focuses on the definition of Open Educational Resources developed according to the Open Learning Object paradigm, and is aimed at helping teachers in Vocational Education and Training (VET) to increase their knowledge and understanding of new educational systems that are based on learning outcomes and competencies. Specifically, the project refers to the European Qualification Framework (EQF), the reference framework adopted by the EU Parliament and Council in April 2008 to establish general criteria for comparing qualification and competencies systems developed and/or adopted in EU countries.
Since EQF is a competencies-based system, there is a crucial need for VET teachers to further their understanding of the evaluation systems that companies are using ever more frequently to select young people when they complete their high school studies. In SLOOP2Desc, VET teachers will “develop pedagogical competencies” to be applied in educational activities that take new evaluation systems into consideration. In addition, the project will lead teachers to greater “involvement in the drawing up of study programs”. Finally, SLOOP2desc will “improve the links between education and training professionals and the world of work”.
Teacher training activities in Italy and Slovenia will be based on the development of educational resources regarding a specific European model for certifying competencies, the EUCIP system.
Certification systems in the maritime field will be adopted in Romania.