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ELIA EMOTIONAL LITERACY IN ACTION : A NEW MODEL FO..
ELIA EMOTIONAL LITERACY IN ACTION : A NEW MODEL FOR MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGING LEARNERS FOR SUCCESS
The problem : increasing numbers of young people "at risk" / excluded from the training and education system; these young people are isolated and alienated from society.Aims & objectives: to give VET teachers knowledge and tools to manage their relationship with "at risk" learners, in order to engage them, manage behaviour, raise achievement and reduce exclusion, to motivate and inspire.CWC is a VET provider; Dr Richard Majors, an internationally recognised behaviour expert, has developed a successful EL methodology and toolkit for teachers.This is a unique project: it is the first body of work of implementing Emotional Literacy (EL) for teachers in Europe. Partners bring particular expertise: SOL has strong working relationships with VET institutions in Western Switzerland, as well as 20 years' experience of European LLP projects. It has expertise in training and education, including soft skills, personal and professional development .GHD provides consulting services in training and human development to public and private entities nationally and internationally GHD manages a team of professionals (tutors, social workers) that deal, on a daily basis, with young people facing major issues concerning their integration in the community/labour market. ZSI is a trans-disciplinary social science research institute with a proven track record in the coordination of LLP and Framework Programme Projects. Its core competencies include social-scientific policy studies, Technology Enhanced Learning, labour market and migration. Main outcomes: a) 2 pilots in each partner country, b) 70 VET teachers trained c) innovative Technology Enhanced Learning support, d) an improved, constructive relationship between teachers and at risk learners, reduced stress, e) the knowledge that it is possible to make a difference f) a greater focus on the joy and sharing of the learning experience, g) a mapping of issues and questions in relation to cultural adaptation h) identification of personal, organisational and cultural barriers to EL j) policy recommendations.Impact: new training for VET teachers; a different approach by teachers leading to a greater uptake of VET by «at risk» groups; practical and policy impact on the participating institutions, as well as nationally and Europe wide. A move away from the punishment / exclusion approach adopted by anglo-saxon countries to inclusion and engagement, based on social justice and respect.This project transfers, adds value to the products from the EL4VET project, by 1) providing a supported training model for teachers through on-going coaching 2) further developping the cultural competence aspect and cultural adaptation of the methodology and toolkit; 3) further developing the training by adopting a flexible training consultancy model for the training of the trainers.