Drop out recognition and prevention training programme for VET teachers and trainers with special focus on dual VET systems.

1. Project number: LLP-LDV-TOI-13-AT-0010
Newsletter No. 3
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September, 2015
The previous edition of this newsletter was issued
on December 2014, just after the turning point
represented by the 3rd
partners’ meeting in
Schwerin (DE) and just at the eve of a hard-
challenging year.
Stay IN objectives are still those stated at the
beginning: “Dropout recognition and prevention
training programme for VET teachers and trainers
with special focus on dual VET systems”.
Project partners worked really hard in order to
create quality training materials. We are proud of
the final results, but our own job cannot be
evaluated only by ourselves.
We invite the readers to make their own mind
consulting the “flagged” boxes herenext highlighting
the main outcomes of the pilot phase with a national
focus. We tested the training material and now we
are sure to offer a reliable educational tool for
teachers, trainers and other school practitioners. If
you also trust on the great potential of Stay IN
material and methodology, contact us and we will
be happy to provide you with all the necessary
information to start a new training session.
Just to give you some numbers about Stay IN and
its pilot phase:
6 European countries involved (Austria, Bulgaria,
Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Turkey);
More than 100 school practitioners involved;
More than 200 training hours provided, among
them 154 face-to-face and 52 blended learning.
The pilot phase is the last activity foreseen by
Stay IN project. We strongly want to spread and
share the results with the broadest public as
possible both through the conventional channel of
the dissemination and by organising specific events;
the main one is the international conference that
will take place on Tuesday 29 September 2015
from 10.00 to 17.00 at STC-Group, Lloydstraat 300,
Rotterdam (NL).
More info on the next pages...
About Stay IN and
Recent Activities
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Pilot Sessions and
Upcoming Activities
Jugend am Werk (Austria) launched the pilot
phase on 27 February and finished on 24 April
2015. 15 participants from a variety of educational
professions in the VET-sector took place in this
40-hours' training programme and in total 4 mod-
ules. The training was split into 30 units of class-
room-based training and 10 units of blended-
learning. The combination of classroom-based
and self-study, made it possible to pilot the train-
ing programme as demand-driven as possible.
The entire training programme was based on the
principle 'By trainers for trainers'.
The course exceeded my expectations and
significantly expanded my knowledge. I can
say: when perspectives are changed, things are
seen in a new way, possibilities are discovered
and thought processes initiated. I can definitely
imagine that for the future the training programme
should be offered for VET-trainers with lower practi-
cal training experience as a start-up. The need of
know how exchange is evident and the coopera-
tion of well and lower experienced trainers
is a big challenge and benefit for all of us.
Trainer and coach for metalworking in the I-VET programme
The “flagged” boxes provide you with further
information about the national pilot sessions and
some school practitioners’ testimonials
Pictures taken during national pilot phase imple-
mentation activities in Finland and Bulgaria.

2. MBO Raad (The Netherlands) organised two
training sessions: in March, and the second in June
2015. Each session consisted of a two day training
with three weeks in between in which participants
needed to perform some self study and in which they
prepared exercises which they added to their port-
folio. The website consists of information such as
checklists for the exercises and contained back-
ground information on the four topics: guidance, co-
operation, youth culture and risk factors for ESL. The
guided or face-to-face part of the training was 10 hours.
The training and materials were appreciated by
the participants. They found the checklists on the
website very useful. In the feedback the training
was well rated and participants found it useful to
learn more about the activities of the schools.
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Eğitim ve Gençlik Çalışmaları (Turkey) imple-
mented the pilot training between 3 and 21 April 2015
There were 23 participants in the piloting and all of
the participants were from Vocational and Technical
High Schools of Bornova District of İzmir, TR.
Trainers used interactive teaching methods and
adult training strategies in order to involve partici-
pants into the pilot training process. Energizers
and cooperative learning methodologies used
such as World café, role playing and brainstorming.
The participants found the training very useful,
interesting, participative and practical. Some of
them also stated that they can use and share with
other teachers. The pilot training participants also
thought that ‘the duration’, ‘the methodology and
‘the training materials’ was “very adequate”. Almost
all of the participants (96%) indicated that the im-
plementation of what they’ve learned or the skills
they gained had a positive contribution in general.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dobrich
(Bulgaria) implemented the pilot training in 3
days – 1 April till 3 of April 2015. Altogether we had
30 hours of face-to-face training and 10 hours of
self study. Participants: 15 teachers in VET schools
and higher schools from the region of Dobrich.
The trainer used as a method circular learning process
which focuses on learning through experience, through
critical self-evaluation by the participants of their
work and caused a change in their behaviour.
Various interactive methods and techniques were
also applied during the training which enabled the
learners (trainees) to rely on intuition and experi-
ence and to be able to analyse alternative solutions
while performing different roles, case studies, discus-
sions, imitating real situations (simulations). In the train-
ing were used also demonstrations, group discussions,
presentations, work in small groups and others.
I fully approve the pedagogic concept, the
structure and the methodology of the train-
ing. A change is needed in the type of the training of
the students. The course presented sever-
al concepts that are good alternatives.
Mrs.TodorkaKoleva, Professionalschoolinagricultural economy,Teacher
WinNova (Finland) started the pilot training in
November 2014. At the 1st workshop the partici-
pating VET-teachers (altogether 16) had the pos-
sibility to learn how to be creative in their teaching
work and how to use engaging teaching methods
with their students. The group learned 10 new ways
to engage the student and make learning more
fun and creative! After the 1st
workshop the pilot
training continued with four more workshops. The
fifth and final workshop was organized in April 2015.
The methodology of the training was practice orient-
ed blended learning, besides the workshops there
were self study units. All of the participating teach-
ers work as VET-teachers in the school-based
system of upper secondary vocational education.
After the pilot training I have tried out engag-
ing teaching methods and this has had a
positive effect on my students’ motivation and learning.
I have put more emphasis on encouraging students
and on assuring that they have the possibility to be
the leaders of their learning processes. […] Through
the pilot training I embraced new and di-
verse ideas and tools to my teaching work.
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BBW in der DAA (Germany) launched the pilot
phase on 21 January 2015 to the 11 March 2015.
In total 15 teachers and trainers participated to
the program. The participants are responsible for
training, retraining and advanced training in the
dual system. The program was organized in 7 day
workshops including teaching presentations and
self-studies with a total duration of 40 hours.
The feedback evaluation of the participants regis-
tered a very good performance. Furthermore the
teachers and trainers stated that the role play of
various school life’s situation and the discussion
about those helped them to increase a better per-
formed communication to students and to ensure
a more creative education.

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and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
you through a discussion organised in two parallel
sessions:
Session 1: The International session
(Language: English) - Chair: Ellen Verheijen
After an explanation on the Dutch VET system
and on how internships are organised, the results
of six country projects are presented. You will
receive examples of training modules and tools
that have been developed. You can also take part
in workshops for company trainers and school
teacher to improve guidance of VET students and
help prevent early school leaving for vulnerable
groups.
Session 2: The Dutch session (Language:
Dutch) - Chair: Mieke de Haan
The first presentation focuses on the new
procedures for companies to organise internships
for VET students. We will also focus on
implications for students at low skill level. There
will be workshops which focus on the following
questions: What do companies expect form the
school when they offer an apprenticeship to VET
students in the lower education? And what does
the school expect from the company? How can
they cooperate in guiding these VET students?
The results of the two sessions will be brought
together in a plenary discussion on the
cooperation between school and company. The
aim is to identify the students’ training needs and
enable them to acquire a position in the labour
market via 100% learning and guidance.
You can register to the conference via the
following link: registration form (click on link).
Stay IN partners invite you to participate in the
conference and would be really happy to meet
you personally.
During the conference the partners will present
the history of Stay IN project and share the
experience earnt during last 2 years. Indeed, the
title of the conference is “100% learning for a
labour market position” with a focus “On the
cooperation for vulnerable groups and the
prevention of Early School Leaving”.
Since the beginning of the Stay IN project it was
clear that a number of VET students needed to
intermit their apprenticeship training. Although this
can be viewed as a learning experience, the
disappointment can be so great that they drop
out. From the side of the employers it is
disappointing and sometimes even frustrating
when a student does not meet expectations. For
young people who need additional support and
coaching, finding suitable internships poses even
larger challenges. They need customized
guidance and support in educational tracks which
prepare them for an independent position in our
society. Tracks lead them to enter the labour
market. A good cooperation between school and
company is essential to achieve this goal.
During the plenary session of the conference
partners will present different concepts for the
integration of school learning and learning at the
workplace. After that we would like to inspire
About Stay IN
Final Conference
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
from 10:00 to 17:00.
LOCATION
STC College (VET college for Ship-
ping & Transport), Rotterdam, NL
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For questions on the content of the
programme you can contact:
Ellen Verheijen e.verheijen@mboraad.nl
or 06-50272676
Mieke de Haan m.dehaan@mboraad.nl
or 06-50272655
For organisational matters, contact:
Jacqueline Hagen j.hagen@mboraad.nl
or 0348-753596

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To keep informed:
Jugend am Werk (AT)
www.jaw.or.at
Contact: Michaela Meier
E-mail: michaela.meier@jaw.or.at
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BG)
www.cci.dobrich.net
Contact: Tatyana Gicheva
E-mail: cci@dobrich.net
BBW in der DAA (DE)
www.daa-schwerin.de
Contact: Suse Topp
E-mail: suse.topp@daa.de
Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova (FI)
www.winnova.fi
Contact: Joanna Malmivuorli
E-mail: anne.vaahtio@winnova.fi
Pixel (IT)
www.pixel-online.net
Contact: Giovanni Caruso
E-mail: giovanni@pixel-online.net
MBO Raad (NL)
www.mboraad.nl
Contact: Mieke De Haan
E-mail: m.dehaan@mboraad.nl
Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (PT)
www.spi.pt
Contact: Tiago Marques
E-mail: tiagomarques@spi.pt
Eğitim ve Gençlik Çalışmaları (TR)
www.egeced.org
Contact: Emin Bakay
E-mail: egeced1@gmail.com
Project Partners
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STC-Group, Rotterdam (NL), Stay IN conference venue (29-09-15)
We look forward to meeting you on 29 September
2015 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Outlook
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100% learning for acquiring a
labour market position
Conference Programme
Morning: in English
10:00 Welcome
Chair: Ellen Verheijen
10.15 The current situation and challenge of ESL
and drop out from initial VET in Europe
Michaela Meier, project leader Stay In
10:45 The Dutch educational system and ESL
prevention programme
Dennis van Gessel, Ministry of Education
11:15 Integrating school learning and learning at
the workplace: a conceptual framework.
Dr. Ilya Zitter, HU University of Applied Sc.
12:15 Lunch, with country tables & tour STC
13.30 Start workshops
Track 1: International session
Chair: Ellen Verheijen: results of the Stay In project
in six partner countries: Finland, Austria, Germany,
Bulgaria, Turkey and the Netherlands (presentations
and demonstrations, 20 min per country)
Track 2: Dutch session
Chair: Mieke de Haan: workshops which focus on
the following questions: What do companies expect
form the school when they offer an apprenticeship to
VET students in the lower educational tracks? And
what does the school expect from the company?
15:30 Break
16:00 Plenary discussion
Interview of European and Dutch guests: What
have they heard, discussed, which wishes do they
have for improving cooperation in guiding VET
students during their apprenticeship training? How
can they enable students to acquire a position on
the labour market? Which challenges are there?
16:30 Conclusion and drinks