WP2 – STRUCTURE OF COURSEWARE “PROGETTARE LA MOBILITA’”

LLP-LDV-TOI-11-IT-743- Agreement N° 2011-1-IT1-LEO05-01950 - CUP: G82F11000540006

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MODULE 0: Mobility political context

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TRAINING UNIT 0.1 Mobility in Europe – Europe 2020

TRAINING UNIT 0.2 “Youth on the Move”,

TRAINING UNIT 0.3 European Credit System for Vocational Education and

Training (ECVET)

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MODULE 1: The organisational skills

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Number Training Unit 1.1Title Technical skills and competencesLearning Objective

To acquire the knowledge of technique, financial, operative and administrative skills of the organization. To acquire the ability of managing processes of internal control.

Contents The complexity of mobility actions funded by Leonardo da Vinci’s programme.The complexity of competences and roles needed to plan and execute a mobility project.Skill of “reading” an organisation, its structure and its competences existing.Analysis of organisations, persons and activities.An operative model of organisations’ analysis.Tools to be used for organisational analysis.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice test pre-evaluation and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 1.2Title Eligibility and formal requirementsLearning Objective

Acquire the knowledge of formal requirements to access to funds and opportunities of LLP. Acquire the knowledge of characteristics related to the documents requested for submitting a candidature apply form and signing the Convention. Use of check list.

Contents Procedural and legal basis of LLP.Institutional documents of setting up and management of LLP: European Decision, Calls for Proposals. Support documents: Guide for the candidate, guide for filling in the apply form. Formal requirements of eligibility for candidatures. Essential requirements for submitting a quality proposal.Specific priorities of Italy, Greece and United Kingdom for 2008 mobility calls for proposals. Check list to control of candidature documents.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice assessment of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge. 6

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Number Training Unit 1.3

Title Professional profiles and competencies

Learning Objective

Acquire the ability of working in team. Acquire the ability of assessment regarding competences and professional profiles required to plan and implement a mobility action.

Contents Competences for working into a staff to prepare and develop the mobility.Social competences.Solving problem competences.Planning competences.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).

Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 2: The project idea

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Number Training unit 2.1Title Carrying out analysis of needsLearning Objective Acquiring the knowledge and competencies necessary for an accurate

analysis of needs starting out from the target groupAcquiring the skill to collect, analyse and report economic and social informationAcquiring the knowledge and competencies necessary in carrying out needs analysis of the firm in the field of referenceTransferring knowledge and tracing a map of emerging professional profiles in consideration of such variables as occupational capacity, strategies in professional competency, innovation and dimensional growth of enterprises

Contents Analyses of educational needsAnalyses of social and economic local needsSources for the analyses of contextMapping of professional profilesWorking processes observationMacro mode for the identification of beneficiaries

Form Word text (eventually PowerPoint presentation)Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 2.2Title Definition of objectives in the actionLearning Objective

Acquiring the skill to formulate and fix general and operational objectives related to the pre-assessed needsAcquiring the skill to determine reliable indicators in measuring the determined objectivesAcquiring the knowledge related to specific projecting methods (for example: the Project Cycle Management)

Contents Planning and project management methodologyProject objectives definition processObjective types in a LLP (Lifelong Learning Project)Elements of Project Cycle ManagementThe Logical Framework and indicators

Form Word text (eventually PowerPoint presentation)Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 3: How to form a partnership

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Number Training Unit 3.1

Title The European Dimension

Learning Objective

Acquiring a clear understanding of the concept of European dimension based on the existing literature and on the mood of the Lifelong Learning Programme.

Contents Concept and significance of the European Dimension.The European Dimension and the concept of citizenship.The integration processes between European systems.The processes in the sector of education and training. The concept of transnationality.

Type Word text. (Eventual Power Point presentation).

Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 3.2Title NetworksLearning objective

Acquiring the ability to think about dimension and types of network required to carry out the mobility project.Acquiring knowledge about the different types of networks and their internal working modes.Acquiring knowledge about the different options and opportunities in forming transnational and national networks

Contents Notion of transnational partnership network.Distinctive elements of mobility networks.The most common types of mobility networks.Macro features of the partners to be involved.First steps for the making: partner’s identification and negotiation.Elements to agree on in a network making.

Form Word text( eventually Power Point presentation)Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 3.3Title The mobility project networks: IVT, PLM, VETPROLearning Objective

Acquiring knowledge of the specific characteristics of the trans-national mobility project networks. Acquiring knowledge of the specific characteristics of mobility projects ITV, PLM, VETPRO.

Content Components and functions in mobility networks.Differences among networks according to the three mobility typologies.Types of institutions and suggestions according to the three typologies.Some examples of VETPRO networks.

Form Word text (If relevant, PowerPoint presentation)Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training unit 3.4

Title The partnership network.

Learning Objective

Acquiring the skills of correct procedure in filing for a partnership agreement and the necessary tools for a proper documentation for submission.

Content Required documents for the formalization of the network: phases and degrees of detail.Complementary documents.Commitment for Quality Mobility

Form Word text (If relevant, PowerPoint presentation)

Assessment modalities

Multiple choice test delivered ex ante and ex post, to check the progress.

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Number Training Unit 3.5Title The preparatory visitsLearning objective

Action that disappears in new European Mobility context

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Form Word. ( possible Power Point presentation)Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 4: The importance of information

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Number Training unit 4.1Title Objectives and channels of communication.Learning objectives

The acquisition of quality and quantitative processes related to multi-level information and communication tools.

Contents Importance of communication for mobility projects.Contents of the communication plan.Elements of communicative strategy Elements for a successful communicationThe tools for communication: typologies and suggestions.

Form Word text (prospective Power Point presentation).Assessment Modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 5: Realising the selection

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Number Training unit 5.1Title Preparation of the selection procedures: including invitations, information

and flexibilityLearning objectives To acquire the ability to create procedures for the selection of the

appropriate participants.To acquire the ability to be able to effectively target the appropriate beneficiariesTo acquire the ability to carry out the appropriate communication actions.

Contents Elements of the selection phase.Recognising the differences in the three different typologies of mobility.Characteristics of the selection invitations to join the programme.Methods for the promotion of the announcement.Communicative interventions to support the selection.

Form Word text (Power Point presentation).Assessment Modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 5.2Title Realising the selection: procedures and criteriaLearning objectives

Acquire management skills to evaluate the candidatures.Acquire skills to build basic criteria of the selection.Know about post selection procedures.

Contents Procedures and phases of the selection.The most common criteria used during a mobility selection.The application tools of the criteria.Needed information to put into practice the criteria?Post selection: advertise of ranking.

Form Word text (Power Point presentation).Assessment Modalities

Multiple choice assessments of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 6: Preparatory activities

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Number Training Unit 6.1Title Preparatory activities before the placementLearning Objective

To acquire competencies about preparatory key elements of guidance, pedagogic and cultural activities to develop the mobility.

Contents Structural characteristics of preparatory actionDifferences among preparatory activities for IVT (Initial Vocational Training), PLM (People in the Labour Market), VETPRO (Professionals in Vocational Education and Training) activities. Guidance function.Cultural preparatory function.Pedagogic and professional preparatory function.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 6.2Title Preparatory activities after the departureLearning objective

Acquire the skill concerning planning of activities aimed to improve the linguistic and communication competences of persons making mobility.

Contents Specificities of the linguistic preparation.External providers.Linguistic competences certificateActions to be made before the departure. Actions to be made after the departure.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 6.3Title How to plan the practical and logistic support in loco.Learning Objective

Acquire knowledge about practice activities and logistic support to be ensured, to manage conveniently a mobility action.

Contents Roles and responsibilities about organizing preparatory logistics activities. Logistics aspects to be looked after: travel; insurance and health cover, work permit, residence permit; board and lodging; local transports. Possibility of looking after some logistical aspects from the side of the beneficiaries.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 7: The training content

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Number Training Unit 7.1Title Standards for defining the training content.Learning Objective

To acquire the ability to manage the procedures for the participative and cooperative planning.To acquire the knowledge of the main standards of reference for the contents planning: feasibility, consistency, sustainability and usefulness.

Content Aims of the training content in a mobility project. Stages for the formulation of the training content. Differences between IVT, PLM and VETPRO mobility. Standards of reference: consistency, feasibility, sustainability and usefulness.Necessary flexibility in the planning and the possibility of re-arranging the training content.

Form Word text. (If relevant, Power point presentation). Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 7.2 Title The fundamental elements of training contents.Learning Objective

To acquire knowledge of the structure typical of the training design for a mobility experience. The European Quality Charter for mobility.

Contents The essential elements to include in the contents of the mobility training. The training objectives.The methods of implementation of the training. (activities, accompanying measures, evaluation).The validation of the skills acquired through mobility. The specificity of VETPRO mobility.The European Quality Charter for mobility: objectives and contents.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 8: The monitoring and the tutoring

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Number Training unit 8.1Title Professional roles and profiles for monitoring and tutoring.

Learning objectives To acquire the ability to plan correctly monitoring and tutoring activities in a mobility project. To acquire the knowledge of the tasks, duties and role of the tutor (referred to the host organisation, the enterprise and the sending organization).

Content Content and characteristics of the monitoring of a mobility project.The object of the monitoring.Characteristics of a monitoring plan.The roles regarding monitoring.The tutor’s competences.Specifically of the VETPRO (Professionals in Vocational Education and Training) tutors.

Form Word text (prospective Power Point presentation). In the section there is a grid regarding the competences of the tutors of the coordinating organisation.

Assessment modalities Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training unit 8.2Title How to monitor the trainingLearning objectives To acquire the knowledge of how to monitor a

training;To acquire the knowledge of which are the tools most frequently used to monitor and carry out the tutorship.

Contents The overall monitoring of a transnational mobility project.The specific monitoring of a mobility project: the preliminary, intermediary and final phases. The specific instruments to monitor the training.The monitoring indicators.

Form Word text (prospective Power Point presentation).

Assessment modalities Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 9: The validation of competencies

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Number Training Unit 9.1Title National and European policies for the validation of placement

experiences.Learning Objective

Acquire knowledge of the main National and European policies about recognition, validation and development of competences acquired abroad.

Contents Concepts of validation, recognition and certified competences. The principle of transparency. European development towards the certified competences.The European Qualification Framework.ECVETItalian development of rules and systems.

Form Word text (if relevant, Power Point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 9.2Title Methods and tools for the validation of competenciesLearning Objective

Acquire the knowledge of scopes, limits, methods and tools for the validation of competences. Acquire the knowledge of Europass structure.

Contents Typology of tools for the validation of competences.Object of the validation (linguistic preparation, participation, certification of Europass Mobility).Distinctive characteristics of IVT. PLM and VETPRO mobility certification.Access modalities to Europass certification.

Form Word text (if relevant, Power Point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 10: How to schedule activities

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Number Training Unit 10.1Title How to realise work plan and timingLearning Objective

Acquire the ability of scheduling the project activities coherently with the Apply Form

Contents Contents of European mobility project planning.Basic fields to be clarified during the planning.How to realize work plan. Steps of the projects planning.Specificities of mobility planning.

Form Word text (if relevant, Power Point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice assessments of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 10.2Title Tools for scheduling activities Learning Objective

Acquire the knowledge of tools for the scheduling of general activities (PERT and Gantt diagrams).

Contents General information about Gantt and PERT diagrams.Gantt diagram: structure, contents, aims and limits.PERT diagram: structure, contents, aims and limits.Parts of the networking scheduling.

Form Word text (if relevant, Power Point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice assessments of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 11: How to evaluate a mobility project

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Number Training Unit 11.1 Title Procedures, tools and roles for the evaluation of a mobility

project.Learning Objective

To acquire the ability to plan an evaluation process.To acquire the ability to fix the objectives of an evaluation plan.To acquire knowledge of the main features of preliminary, interim and final evaluation of a mobility project.To acquire knowledge of the roles, skills and tasks of the players involved in an evaluation process.

Content The characteristics of an evaluation process: components of the

evaluation plan.Aims and timing steps of evaluation.Planning of the constituent elements of the evaluation plan.The distinctive features of the mobility evaluation.The features of some evaluation tools and the roles involved in their use.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 12: The dissemination strategy

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Number Training unit 12.1Title Planning the dissemination: objectives and process.Learning objectives To acquire the ability to plan the aims of the dissemination of a

transnational mobility project, considering its process and its results.To acquire the ability to build up and implement a dissemination plan.To acquire the knowledge of the main characteristics and channels for an effective dissemination process.

Content The key-concepts of dissemination, optimization and mainstreaming.The contents of the dissemination plan.The fundamental elements of the dissemination strategy.The dissemination actions and the exploitable channels.The contents of the different possible actions.The EU regulations regarding dissemination.

Form Word text (prospective Power Point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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MODULE 13: Budgeting

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Number Training Unit 13.1Title Principles for budgeting construction and implementationLearning Objective

Acquire the ability to define the structure of project costs, so that it is consistent with the financing rules of the Programme.Acquire the knowledge of the main criteria to comply with in the building of the budget.

Content Main rules to elaborate the budget.Interaction among partners for the drawing up of the estimated budget.Need for financial monitoring.Supporting documents for budget definition.The main financial macro items.Activities that can be financed and items thereof.Ambiguity of tariff limits.

Form Word text (If relevant, Power point presentation).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice tests of subject matter pre and post training to quantify and qualify the progression of knowledge.

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Number Training Unit 13.2Title Principles and financial rules of mobility.Learning Objective

To acquire knowledge of the rules for the expenditure eligibility.To acquire the ability to properly complete the sections of the questionnaire about financial aspects.To acquire knowledge of the main aspects of the Agreement between the National Agency and the beneficiary of the subsidy.To acquire knowledge of the main documents supporting the financial implementation of the project.

Content Construction of the budget in the application stage.General criteria for the admissibility of the expenses.Items of clearly inadmissible expenses.The distinction between the subsidy requested and the total budget.Connection between the duration of mobility and the construction of some items of expenditure.What happens after approval of the project.Timing of disbursement of funds.Documents to be retained and attached to the final report.

Form Word Text (Possible presentation in Powerpoint).Assessment modalities

Multiple choice test carried out at the beginning of and at the end of the self-training, to establish a comparison.