Learning in the work place
Portfolio of Evidence Training in Europe
A Leonardo da Vinci ToI Project
Portfolio of Evidence Training in Europe • 10 partners from 9 countries • To develop a Portfolio of Evidence
as a tool for collecting evidence at work
• To develop PoE as a reflective learning tool for students.
• Develop a short course for employers offering placements
The Challenge for VET
• To use the workplace as an opportunity to learn and be assessed
• For teachers to transfer responsibility for learning to the student
• For employers to get more involved in supporting learning in the work place.
PoE as a three way relationship
The move to work based learning
Teacher
Didactic Teacher Centred
Learner
Teacher as facilitator
Learner Centred
Dependant
Independent Learner
No involvement
Employer as Assessor/ Teacher
Traditional ClassroomBased with work
experience
Work based learning with skill and knowledge
development
Employer
Getting concensus through a learning agreement
I will: Act in a responsible and professional manner Carry out the responsibilities and comply with company regulations Liaise with my employer and trainer regarding my learning goals
We will: Provide safe working conditions and systems. Provide opportunites for
skill development and practice Liaise with the learner/ trainer regarding the learning goals Give feedback to learner and trainer.
We will: Ensure the placement meets the needs of learner and employer Monitor opportunites for
skill development and practice Liaise with the learner/ employer re learning goals Monitor feedback to
learner and trainer.
Tools developed by the project
• A Training manual for teachers with worked examples
• A three day teacher training course on PoE
• A two hour presentation to employers to introduce PoE
What is in the PoE?
Worked Examples of:
Observation Records Witness Testimonies Professional Discussions Artefacts Case Histories and Studies Projects & Assignments
What is included?
Guidance on
How to move from traditional teaching to learner centred PoE
How to involve the student Creating a learning contract Using the PoE as a reflective tool Scenarios of when to use each tool How to involve employers
Future goals
Em
ployerLearner
Trai
ner
Induct
Induct
Tra
inin
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Involve
Empower
Ena
ble
The Future of PoE
• E-learning• E-assessment• E-portfolio
Further details
Visit the POETE website
www.poeteproject.org
Contact partners: