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27.11.2023
Free educational materials on key competences for representatives of adult education sector institutions
Nowadays, adult people in Poland, especially those over 50, often exhibit deficits in key competences, including, but not limited to: use of the mother tongue, knowledge of foreign languages, IT and digital skills, soft skills (personal, social, civic), and entrepreneurship competences (based on the Report on Desk Research: https://deinde.pl/en/report-poland/). Within the framework of key competences, the so-called basic skills are taught, the development of which is becoming increasingly important for functioning in the modern world.
About the project “Key Competences for People 50+” and its results
In response to these needs, a team of Polish educators, in cooperation with Norwegian educators, developed a set of educational tools and materials that are profiled in four areas of key competences, i.e. (1) Literacy competence; (2) Digital competence; (3) Personal, social and learning to learn competences; (4) Entrepreneurship competence.
The educational materials were developed as part of the “Key Competences for People 50+” project, implemented in partnership between Deinde sp. z o. o. and Stiftelsen Mangfold and Arbeidslivet (MiA) – a Norwegian institution with decades of experience in teaching basic skills.
The materials are made available for free to educational institutions, trainers, educators, counsellors, education providers, employers, people over 50, etc. via the website: www.deinde.pl (https://deinde.pl/rezultaty-4/). Below is also the QR code to download the materials. They can be used non-commercially under an open license (CC BY-NC-SA).
At www.deinde.pl you can read the content and download six results of the project:
(1) Methodology of training courses „Key Competences for People 50+” with a research section,
(2) Course 1: Digital competences,
(3) Course 2: Literacy competence,
(4) Course 3: Personal, social and learning to learn competences,
(5) Course 4: Entrepreneurship competences,
(6) Guidelines for educators on implementing and conducting key competences courses for people aged 50+.
Each KK course includes:
1.Curriculum:
Part 1 – syllabus
Part 2 – learning contents with educational outcomes
2.Materials for educators, trainers (training scenario/trainer’s manual) – a detailed scenario for conducting classes with content to be provided to participants: exercises, instructions, presentations, etc. The manual is to enable any trainer to prepare and conduct classes, including those trainers who have not previously conducted classes on such topics.
3.Training materials for trainees/participants – descriptions of exercises, worksheets, additional materials, presentations, etc.
4.Course evaluation and learning outcomes validation tools:
- Training evaluation questionnaires,
- Tests (e.g. “pre” and “post” tests),
- Participant observation sheets.
We invite you to take a look at the results of the project!
The project “Key competences for people 50+” benefits from funding worth EUR 83,103.00 received from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway under the EEA funds. The aim of the project “Key competences for people 50+” is to expand the educational offer in the field of key competences, taking into account the specificity of people over 50.
Disclaimer
The information provided does not reflect the views of the Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) and the National Contact Point. The use of the materials does not imply endorsement by the BMF, Donor States, Beneficiary States or other EEA and Norway Grants stakeholders. BMF is not responsible for any violations of the law by third parties in the context of the use of the materials.
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23.10.2023
Great news from our recent seminar!
On Friday, we had the extraordinary pleasure of conducting a workshop focused on facilitating the education process for adults, especially those over 50. Thanks to our partnership with Stiftelsen Mangfold i Arbeidslivet (MiA), Deinde had the opportunity to provide participants with free access to a set of educational materials developed by a talented team of Polish educators as part of the project “Key Competences for People 50+.”
These materials focus on 4 key competences:
- Literacy
- Digital competences
- Personal, social, and learning to learn competences
- Entrepreneurship competences
A big thank you to all the participants for your energy and engagement! This educational experience has the potential to contribute to the development of our community.
Together, we can create an inspiring and supportive learning environment.
25.09.2023
On September 21, 2023, an exciting KK50+ EOG/EEA seminar took place in Lublin. This event was part of our efforts to support adult education, especially for those over 50, in the realm of key competencies.
During the seminar, participants received free access to valuable educational materials created in collaboration with the Norwegian institution MiA. These materials focus on developing four key competency areas: understanding and creating information, digital competencies, personal and social skills, and entrepreneurial competencies.
Our next seminar is scheduled for October 20, and we invite educational organizations, trainers, employers, and individuals over 50 to participate. It’s a great opportunity for growth and acquiring new skills.
We thank all participants for joining our seminar. Stay tuned with us for updates on our upcoming events and projects!
Creating Outcome No. 6: Guidelines for Educators and an Exciting Seminar Series is on the Horizon!
We are delighted to share important updates from the KK50+ Project. Currently, we are intensively working on the “Guidelines for Educators” and quality control tools.
These guidelines and tools are dedicated to educators and trainers in the field of adult education and Vocational Education and Training (VET). They will become a valuable source of knowledge, enhancing the quality of the educational process.
Furthermore, an upcoming seminar series is just around the corner! These seminars will be tailored to individuals from the adult education sector (VET) and anyone interested in this field.
20.08.2023
Creating Outcome No. 6: Guidelines for Educators and an Exciting Seminar Series is on the Horizon!
We are delighted to share important updates from the KK50+ Project. Currently, we are intensively working on the “Guidelines for Educators” and quality control tools.
These guidelines and tools are dedicated to educators and trainers in the field of adult education and Vocational Education and Training (VET). They will become a valuable source of knowledge, enhancing the quality of the educational process.
Furthermore, an upcoming seminar series is just around the corner! These seminars will be tailored to individuals from the adult education sector (VET) and anyone interested in this field.
17.07.2023
Work on Outcome No. 6 is in progress!
We continue to work on Outcome No. 6 – “Guidelines for trainers/educational organizers on implementing and conducting courses on key competencies for individuals aged 50+”.
Our team remains engaged in developing this comprehensive knowledge repository that will provide essential information and practical tips for trainers, educators, institutions, and organizations involved in adult education.
We believe that this initiative will contribute to enhancing the quality of courses for individuals aged 50+ and enable trainers and organizers to conduct these training sessions more effectively.
29.05.2023
And what’s new about us?
We have started working on Project Result No. 6 – Guidelines for trainers/education providers on the implementation and delivery of key competences courses for people 50+.
This will be a source of knowledge on all the developed courses in terms of necessary information and guidance for trainers/trainers, educators/educators and institutions/organisations etc. to use in adult education.
28.04.2023
What’s happening with our project?
We have completed the public consultation and our partner from Norway has shared with us the tips and comments on the courses developed in the project through reviews.
Intensive work is currently underway to finalise the design and layout of our key competences courses for people 50+.
17.02.2023
What is happening in our project?
Currently, public consultations are underway on four courses in the field of key competences for people 50+. On the basis of the published syllabuses of the above-mentioned courses, you can share with us your comments, observations and suggestions through the feedback form, which should be sent by e-mail to the following address: info@deinde.pl.
The public consultation will be open until 24.02.2023.
The developed courses in the field of key competences for people 50+ are also currently being reviewed by our Partner from Norway.
The next stage of work in the project will be the introduction of possible changes according to suggestions from public consultations and based on the Partner’s review.
24.01.2023
Social consultations – courses in the field of key competences for people 50+
We cordially invite you to take part in public consultations as part of the project “Key competences for people 50+”, number: EEA/21/K4/W/0083. The consultations concern four courses in the field of key competences for people 50+:
Course 1: Digital competences,
Course 2: Competence in understanding and creating information,
Course 3: Personal, social and learning competences,
Course 4: Entrepreneurial competences.
Available under in the Project Results tab: www.deinde.pl/kursy-z-zakresu-kompetencji-kluczowych-dla-osob-50
Based on the published syllabuses of the above-mentioned courses, please provide honest answers to questions and share your observations / comments / suggestions through the feedback form between 24.01.2023-24.02.2023.
Please send completed forms by e-mail to: info@deinde.pl.
In particular, we invite representatives of adult education sector institutions (trainers, educators, counsellors, education providers) and employers, as well as people 50+ to whom the courses are addressed, to make comments / improvements.
The information obtained from you will allow us to improve the developed courses.
Thank you for your help.
21.11.2022
We do not stop at work. Preliminary didactic materials for 4 courses in the field of key competences have already been created.
Currently, in a wider group of adult education staff, we analyse them, improve them and adapt them even more to the needs of our target group.
We plan to complete the work in December in order to submit the documents for partner consultations at the beginning of 2023.
05.09.2022
Reports from the result No. 1 were published in Polish and English. They can be found in the “Project results” subtab in a version that can be read and downloaded as PDF.
07.07.2022
Currently, the project is at a stage of work including activities related to the development by Deinde sp. z o.o. (in cooperation with a Norwegian partner) of four courses in the field of key competences addressed to the target group of people aged 50+.
30.06.2022
Workshop in Oslo
On June 20-24, 2022, a workshop (LTA) took place in Oslo. The workshop was attended by 3 representatives of Deinde and from 2 to 4 (depending on the day) representatives of MiA. The first day of the workshop was devoted to joint work on the methodology of the courses. The partners presented, among others, the results of previous work (Reports).
The next four days were devoted to working together on future courses: digital competences; personal, social and learning competences; entrepreneurial competences; competence in understanding and creating information.
During the workshop, such methods of work and learning as presentations, lectures, exercises, study visits, job-shadowing were used. During the workshop, interviews were also conducted with Polish listeners living in Norway and attending a Norwegian language course.
16.05.2022
The meeting was followed by research work including:
(1) questionnaire surveys among adult learners, and
(2) analysis of existing data on the state of education of key competences and educational needs of adults, including people 50+ in partner countries (in Poland and Norway) and in Europe.
Research work involves researchers/trainers from partner institutions. As a result of the work carried out, four Reports will be created:
– Report on own questionnaire research on the state of education in the field of key competences and needs of the target group in Poland – selected issues;
– Report including analysis of existing data on the state of education in the field of key competences and needs of the target group (people 50+) in Europe – selected issues;
– Report including analysis of existing data on the state of education in the field of key competences and needs of the target group (people 50+) in Poland – selected issues;
– Report including analysis of existing data on the state of education in the field of key competences and needs of the target group (people 50+) in Norway – selected issues.
06.04.2022
Inaugural meeting in Lublin
On March 28-29, 2022 in Lublin (Poland), the inaugural meeting was held, hosted by Deinde sp. z o. o. The meeting was attended by a total of five representatives of partner institutions constituting the management and substantive staff.
During the meeting, the participants presented their institutions, initially presented the problem situation in the project area. Good practices in the area of adult education, especially people aged 50+, were presented and experiences were exchanged between the staff of partner institutions.
During the meeting, coordination activities were also carried out, such as: presentation of the project, schedule, activities, budget. The partners agreed on the work for the upcoming events, discussed the principles of communication and cooperation.
Disclaimer:
The information provided does not reflect the views of the Financial Mechanism Office (BMF) and the National Contact Point. The use of materials does not imply endorsement by the BMF, Donor States, Beneficiary States or other EEA and Norway Grants stakeholders. BMF is not responsible for any violations of the law by third parties in the context of the use of materials.