1. 1. KEY FACTORS AFFECTING THE TECHNOLOGY PROVISION OF VET IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION LEONARDO DA VINCI TRANSFER OF INNOVATION PROJECT ACRONYM: VOCTEL PROJECT NUMBER: UK/13/LLP-LDV/TOI-630 MAIN FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY ON TEL in vocational education (Silvia STUMPF, EXCELLIA Vocational school)
2. 2. The survey was conducted on a non-representative basis covered the main issues on policy direction, organisational structure, existing and TEL learning models, and online technology access in UK, Greece, Cyprus, Sweden and Bulgaria, based on the research findings realized through: Extensive questionnaire Focus group discussions with at least 8-10 participants per country
3. 3. MAIN FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY ON TEL in vocational education in UK, Greece, Cyprus, Sweden, Bulgaria 60 detailed questionnaires per country have been circulated among VET schools and vocational educations professionals 4 focus group discussions organised with VET professionals
4. 4. The aim of this work package was : To conduct initial research which builds on existing evidence of need and further investigates specific requirements of the VET industry in the partner nations 20.4 27.4 90 20.4 30.6 38.6 34.6 31.6 45.9 46.9 45 43.9
5. 5. Both quantitative and qualitative mechanisms application have been ensured to prepare the final report The base for the desk based research to compile a regional and project area profile of the TEL approaches in the VET industry has been build. A specific questionnaire has been developed with a very detailed Directory of tools for Tel for referencing. A guide for focus group research with VET trainers to gain a qualitative understanding of the culture and sector specific requirements of the target group participants has been offered to the partners The information has been gained in similar terms of shared themes and requirements (e.g. in terms of content, duration, mechanisms) . Culturally specific requirements to enable the specific cultural adaptation of the innovation. The questionnaire aimed to ensure the canvas for the interpretation of potential patterns of response relating to sub sectors of the industry
6. 6. The survey results by country by key factors are as follows:
7. 7. importance: Important: Europe 2020 strategy - a strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth enriches the vision for VET Improving access to learning for students from other regions Widening participation/inclusiveness Addressing work based learning Meeting the employer/workforce requirements Developing wider regional/national role for institution
8. 8. VET are of great importance: Enhancing quality of learning and teaching in general Meeting student expectations Improving access to learning for part time students Improving access to learning for distance learners Both an University (VFU) and a vocational school (EXCELLIA) have been involved as partners from Bulgaria
9. 9. In the institutions of the UK and Wales the following factors for VET are of great importance: Meeting student expectations Enhancing quality of learning and teaching in general Improving access to learning for distance learners Attracting new markets
10. 10. In Greece the following factors for VET are of great importance: Enhancing quality of learning and teaching in general Meeting student expectations Improving access to learning for distance learners Creating/improving competitive advantage Addressing work based learning meeting the employer/workforce requirements Improving administrative processes Attracting new markets Achieving cost/efficiency savings