Description
This job shadowing program is designed to provide VET teachers with a comprehensive exploration of various green careers in the fields of agriculture, gardening, forestry, and breeding. Participants will spend each day shadowing professionals from different occupations to gain insights into the daily routines, challenges, and responsibilities associated with these careers. The program will help VET teachers enrich their knowledge and enhance their teaching methods in their respective fields.
The special focus of the job shadowing is the Mediterranean management styles, structures, and business etiquette that you will likely encounter.
It is a unique opportunity to observe the daily duties and responsibilities of highly experienced professionals is an invaluable experience that allows you to gain a better insight in how companies operate these days, what needs they have, what they expect from their future employees what challenges or obstacles they encounter in the present day business market.
Target Audience: Educators in the following sectors:Agricultural Equipment Mechanic, Agricultural Mechanization Technician, Agricultural Tourism Technician, Agriculture Business Technician, Animal Care Assistant, Farmer, Horse Breeder, Pet Groomer, Veterinary Assistant, Forestry Technician, Florist, Gardener, Landscape Architect- The opportunity to view and reflect on your own area of work supported by the “fresh eyed” view of the visitor/guest.
- Understanding and appreciating other needs and priorities outside your established work role.
- Developing coaching/mentoring skills.
- The opportunity to discuss your role and its needs and priorities with others.
- Understanding why things work the way they do.
- To provide educators with hands-on experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.
- To enhance educators' understanding of industry-specific operations, customer service, and cultural nuances.
- To enable educators to integrate practical knowledge into their teaching methods for more effective education.
The methodology is designed to provide a comprehensive and immersive learning opportunity. The process begins with careful selection of host organizations or industry partners relevant to the teachers' diverse disciplines. Prior to the job shadowing, teachers engage in a needs assessment to identify their specific learning objectives and areas of interest. The program is structured into a 5-day schedule, with each day dedicated to a different aspect of the industry or field, ensuring exposure to various skills and practices. Teachers actively observe, participate, and reflect on the day's experiences, with regular debrief sessions and discussions. This methodology incorporates collaborative learning and sharing of best practices among the teachers, enabling them to adapt and enhance their teaching methods based on real-world industry insights. The job shadowing methodology promotes professional development, industry relevance, and a broader perspective in vocational education.
Upon completion of this job shadowing program, educators will:
- Get a better understanding of how businesses function these days and what skills and competencies employers expect from graduates preparing to enter the labour market in other European countries,
- Providing opportunities to improve professionally: helping to determine what hard and soft skills one can improve to become a better teacher.
- Obtaining a useful networking tool that can facilitate the breaking down of language and professional barriers across European nations.
- It allows teachers to view work processes they are involved in from a different angle.
- Learning practical knowledge and experience thanks to observing professionals within their work environment, which in turn can help to teach in a way that will prepare their students in the best possible way to succeed and be more competitive on the labour market.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of professionals in various green careers.
- Gain insights into sustainable practices and environmental considerations in agriculture, gardening, forestry, and breeding.
- Apply practical knowledge acquired during the shadowing experiences to enrich their teaching curriculum
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Our Pricing
100% funded by the Erasmus+
Services included
- Pre-arrival information.
- Tuition & training materials.
- Training Certificate.
- Europass Certificate.
- Admin & organizational costs.
services
- Accommodation (hotels & self-catering apartments).
- Half-day and one-day trips.
- Cultural activities.
- Airport transfer.
- Local transport.
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