News
Start of new programmes and end of the project
The official lifetime of the project ended on 14/10/2018.
The new/revised study plans developed by the partners of the ITE-VET project have been implemented by the start of the Ukrainian academic year 2018/2019 in September 2018.
At KNEU 32 students started in the revised programme, at IFNUL 20 students and at PNU 24 students.
ITE-VET Anthology
The project's anthology is available under:
(Open access - download of ebook possible)
Final Workshop in Kyiv
In September 2018 the project’s consortium members met in Kyiv for the final workshop. As a result of the project new or revised study plans were implemented at the Kiev National Economic University, the Ivan Franko University of Lviv and the Prycarpathian National University of Ivano-Frankivsk. The partners presented details of the implementation and the start of the new/revised study plans.
Furthermore, the agenda focused on dissemination. On the first day a moderated round table with representatives of the consortium members and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine took place. On the second day a moderated round table with representatives of the Employment Promotion Center “Perspectives” in KNEU and stakeholders representing the economy (employer organizations, chambers, employers) was carried out. Finally the consortium visited the Irpin State College of Economics and Law and introduced the ITE-VET project there.
Find out more: Agenda and objectives of the workshop in Kyiv.
A joint anthology will be published soon.
Sixth Seminar for Teaching Staff in Lviv
The sixth seminar took place at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv from June 12th to 13th 2018.
The seminar was chaired by Prof. Fernando Marhuenda (University of Valencia).
The lectures were held by:
- Mrs. Liane Platz, University of Konstanz
- Mrs. Roswitha Burkhart, University of Konstanz
- Mr. Armin Platz, Special Vocational School, Switzerland
- Prof. Fernando Marhuenda, University of Valencia
The seminar's lectures followed objectives of:
- Learning about innovative university didactics:
- Transfer oriented teaching
- Fostering reflective thinking
- Learning about special vocational education:
- Best practice of Switzerland
- The role of VET for people with special needs
- Transition of people with special needs to the labor market
- Learning about theory and practice of student advisory service as a university's task
Please find here the detailed agenda and the evaluation of the seminar.
Letter from IFNUL to the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
In June, 2018, IFNUL sent a letter to the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine. It contained suggestions for a resolution for implementing a new profession.
Please find the letter and the suggestions here:
Round table “Applied learning in the field of VET” in the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
On June 06, 2018, the round table was held by the project team of the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman in order to disseminate the results of the Erasmus + project “Improving teacher education for applied learning in the field of VET (ITE-VET)”.
The round table “Applied learning in the field of VET” was attended by more than 120 participants: teachers of vocational education, teachers of economics and business from colleges, vocational schools, secondary schools, colleagues from KNEU, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, National Transport University, National Pedagogical Drahomanov University, employees of research institutions.
Within the round table, the participants had the opportunity to improve their qualification and attend master classes of the KNEU teachers.
In the end of the round table each participant received a certificate.
Please find here a full press release and the agenda of the round table.
Fifth Seminar for Teaching Staff in Ivano-Frankivsk
The fifth seminar took place at the Prycarpathian National University of Ivano-Frankivsk from May 29th to 30th 2018 .
The seminar was chaired by Prof. Thomas Deißinger (University of Konstanz).
The lectures were held by:
- Dr. Oksana Melnyk, University of Konstanz
- Prof. Bettina Siecke, Fliedner University of Applied Sciences of Düsseldorf
- Dr. Tobias Kärner, University of Konstanz
- Prof. Richard Fortmueller, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Prof. Thomas Deißinger, University of Konstanz
The seminar's lectures followed objectives of:
- Learning about best practices of vocational teacher education from Germany related to the Ukrainian case
- Learning about the peculiarities of teacher education for health and care professions
- Learning about heterogeneity in the class room and research findings
- Learning about transfer of learning in vocational (further) training , its theoretical framework and empirical findings
Please find here the detailed agenda and the evaluation of the seminar.
Seminar for Students and Special Mobility Strand - in Vienna
From the 7th -20th of May 2018 the Seminar for Students and the Special Mobility Strand took place in Vienna. A group of 14 students and 2 lecturers from the following universities visited the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna):
- Kyiv National Economic University
- National University of Lviv
- National Academy of Pedagogical Science, Kyiv
In the beginning the participants got an introduction into the Austrian VET-System and a campus tour. The participants were obliged to take part in a minimum number of 5 lectures at the WU Vienna. They also were asked to write a report including a reflection on their stay.
They also were able to use the library for personal study times without any restrictions.
The participants had the chance to join a BBQ for the students of the seminar and other Erasmus students, organized by the student representation of the WU Vienna Additionally a city tour was offered.
After the return to Ukraine, the participants were asked to send an individual report within four weeks to the coordinator and give a short presentation about their stay to their fellow students at home. Please find a presentation here.
Letter to Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
On March 27, 2018, KNEU sent a letter to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. It contained suggestions for improving vocational teacher education in Ukraine.
Please find a translation of the letter here.
XII All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference
On March 19th, 2018, the Institute of Vocational Education of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of the Ukraine hosted the XII All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference with the titel "Scientific and Methodical Provision of Vocational Education and Training". At the conference the development issues of vocational and professional pre-higher education in Ukraine were issued. The results of the scientific and experimental work of the Institute for Vocational Education on the implementation of scientific and methodological support for professional training of specialists were highlighted. In particular, the achievements of the international Erasmus+ project ITE-VET.
Please find a detailed report here.
Meeting between students and teachers to improve practice-oriented training of VET teachers in higher education and pre-higher educational institutions in the Ukraine
On March 23rd 2018, a discussion between students and teachers with the adviser of the Ukrainian Minister of Education and Science (MES) Natalia Shulga took place at the Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University. The initiative for the meeting came from the Students Academic Council of the Faculty of Personnel Management, Sociology and Psychology.
After the discussion teachers of the Faculty of Personnel Management, Sociology and Psychology shared their experience of project activities, during the Erasmus + project "Improving teacher education for applied learning in the field of VET (ITE-VET)".
As a result of this discussion suggestions to improve practice-oriented training of VET teachers in higher education and pre-higher educational institutions were sent to the Ukrainian MES.
Please find a detailed report here.
Fifth Workshop in Ivano-Frankivsk
In March 2018 the project’s consortium met in Ivano-Frankivsk for the fifth workshop. The agenda focused on the discussion of the revised study plans of the Ukrainian partners. In order to guarantee a fruitful implementation of the study plans including internships in vocational schools and companies , the partners defined details and next steps. A more detailed dissemination plan was developed. On the first day all participants had the opportunity to visit the vocational school of tourism in Ivano-Frankivsk. Furthermore Prof. Dr. Philipp Gonon of the University of Zurich, the critical friend of the project, gave a presentation about the vocational teacher education in Switzerland and a feedback statement regarding the project.
Find out more: Agenda and objectives of the workshop in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Report about needs analysis
The report about about the the work package 1 "Preparation" ist now available.
You can find further information and the complete Report under "Results".
Fourth Seminar for Teaching Staff in Kyiv
The fourth seminar took place at the Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University in Kyiv from February 20th to 22nd 2018 .
The seminar was chaired by Prof. Richard Fortmueller (Vienna University of Economics and Business).
The lectures were held by:
- Prof. Richard Fortmueller, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Mag. Dr. Herbert Langer, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Mrs. Melanie Rünzler, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Mrs. Vera Braun, University of Konstanz
- Prof. Dr. Stephan Schuman, University of Konstanz
The seminar's lectures followed objectives of:
- Learning the tension field of theory and practical training in which teacher training takes place
- Learning about scientific backgrounds and practical implementation of school internships
- Learning how to motivate students
- Learning about the importance and principles of learning transfer
- Learning about the teaching of social competences
Please find here the detailed agenda and the evaluation of the seminar.
Seminar for Students and Special Mobility Strand - in Valencia
From the 20th -3rd of December 2017 the Seminar for Students and the Special Mobility Strand Valencia took place. A group of 16 students and 2 lecturers from the following universities visited the University in Valencia:
- Kiev National Economic University
- Prycarpathian National University of Ivano-Frankivsk
- National University of Lviv
- National Academy of Pedagogical Science, Kiev
The participants visited several lectures at the University of Valencia. A visit to the FOREM-PV Educational Center in Valencia and discussions about the content of education gave them insight into the Spanish vocational education system. Furthermore a public school and the University as a whole were visited.
They also were able to use the library for personal study times without any restrictions.
After the return to Ukraine, the participants were asked to send an individual report within four weeks to the coordinator and give a short presentation about their stay to their fellow students at home. Please find a presentation here.
Forth Workshop in Vienna
In December 2017 the project’s consortium met in Vienna for the fourth workshop. The agenda focused on the newly developed study plans of the Ukrainian partners. The presentations of the study plans were accompanied by intensive discussions. In order to continue the discussions about some Ukrainia specific issues the consortium agreed on a special meeting of the Ukrainian partners in Kiev in February 2018 The agenda was complemented by a visit to a technical vocational school and a presentation of the vocational education system in Austria.
Find out more: Agenda and objectives of the workshop in Vienna.
Seminar for Students and Special Mobility Strand – in Konstanz
From the 6th -19th of November 2017 the Seminar for Students and the Special Mobility Strand took place in Konstanz. A group of 14 students and 2 lecturers from the following universities visited the University in Konstanz.
- Kiev National Economic University
- Prycarpathian National University of Ivano-Frankivsk
- National University of Lviv
The participants were obliged to take part in a minimum number of 5 lectures during their stay. Those lectures could be chosen from the…
- Department of Economics
- Department of Politics and Public Administration
- Department of Literature
- Department of Sociology
- Department of History
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Empirical Educational Research
- Department of German as foreign language
They also were able to use the library and cafeteria without any restrictions. Additionally a visit to a vocational school and a presentation in Russian language about Germany were organized.
After the return to Ukraine, the participants were asked to send an individual report within four weeks to the University of Konstanz and give a short presentation about their stay to their fellow students at home. Please find a student presentation here.
Third Seminar for Teaching Staff in Ivano-Frankivsk
The third seminar took place under the headline “Pedagogy in higher education” at the Vasyl Stefanyk Prycarpathian National University in Ivano-Frankivsk. Between November 6th and 10th 2017 teaching staff members active in the field of "teacher education" of the Ukrainian partners universities attended the seminar.
The seminar was chaired by Prof. Dr. Richard Fortmüller from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. The lectures were held by:
- Prof. Dr. Richard Fortmüller, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Mrs. Maria Voraberger, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Mrs. Nora Cechovsky, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Prof. Dr. Fernando Marhuenda Fluixa, University of Valencia
The seminar's lectures followed objectives of:
- Learning about the education system in Austria
- Learning about the education system in Spain
- Learning about the underlying theories and models of the vocational teacher education at the Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Learning about the study plan of Business Education at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and course planning in general
- Learning about competences and educational standards
- Learning how to teach pedagogical content knowledge
- Learning how to teach general pedagogical/psychological knowledge
- Learning how to teach content knowledge
- Learning about academic freedom of research and teaching
Please find here the detailed agenda and the evaluation of the seminar.
Second Seminar for Teaching Staff in Lviv
The second seminar took place at the Ivano Franko National University of Lviv. Between October 10th and 12st 2017 teaching staff members active in the field of "teacher education" of the following universities attended the seminar:
- Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv
- Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University, Kiev
- Institute of Vocational Education and Training of the National Academy of Pedagogical Science, Kiev
- Vasyl Stefanyk Prycarpathian National University, Ivano‐Frankivsk
The seminar was under the responsibility of Prof. Thomas Deissinger from the University of Konstanz. Lectures and meetings were accompanied by lively debates.
The lectures were held by:
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Deissinger, University of Konstanz
- Mrs. Vera Braun, University of Konstanz
- Mr. Joachim Dietrich, University of Konstanz
- Prof. Oliver Greuling, State Seminar for Didactics and Teacher Training Weingarten (vocational training schools and grammar schools)
- Prof. Dr. Richard Fortmüller, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Prof. Dr. Joan Romero Aparisi, University of Valencia
The seminar's lectures followed objectives of:
- Learning about becoming a vocational teacher in Germany
- Learning about the development of professional knowledge in business and economics didactics
- Learning about selected aspects of school‐based teacher training
- Learning about teaching methodology in economics education and activity orientation
- Learning about the balance sheet and the profit and loss account
- Learning about cultural diversity and teacher education
Please find here the detailed agenda and the evaluation of the seminar.
First Seminar for Teaching Staff in Kiev
Under the title "Motivation in the field of vocational education and training" the first seminar took place at the Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University in Kiev. On May 30th and 31st 2017 teaching staff members active in the field of "teacher education" of the following universities attended the seminar:
- Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv
- Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University, Kiev
- Institute of Vocational Education and Training of the National Academy of Pedagogical Science, Kiev
- Vasyl Stefanyk Prycarpathian National University, Ivano‐Frankivsk
The seminar was under the responsibility of Prof. Fernando Marhuenda Fluixa and Prof. Joan Romero Aparisi both from the University of Valencia.
The lectures were held by:
- Prof. Dr. Fernando Marhuenda Fluixa, University of Valencia
- Prof. Dr. Joan Romero Aparisi, University of Valencia
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Deissinger, University of Konstanz
- Prof. Dr. Josef Aff, Vienna University of Economics and Business
The seminars lectures followed objectives of:
- Learning about becoming a vocational teacher in Germany
- Learning about becoming a vocational teacher n in Austria
- Focusing motivation in the field of VET
- Learning about policies of cultural diversity and education in the public space
Please find here the detailed agenda and the evaluation of the seminar.
Third Workshop in Lviv
In May 2017 the project’s consortium met in Lviv for the third workshop. The agenda focused on the issues of practice orientation and vocational teacher education at the Ivan Frank National University of Lviv for future teachers of vocational schools with students with special needs. Additionally the Ukrainian partner universities presented the current status of their new/revised study plans. Furthermore the Vienna University of Economics and Business provided insight in their way of doing vocational teacher education. Also visits to three vocational schools in Lviv, a presentation of the Head of the regional Council of Entrepreneurs in the region of Lviv, and a coordination meeting took place.
Find out more: Agenda and objectives of the workshop in Lviv
Second Workshop in Valencia
In March 2017 the second workshop of the ITE-VET project was hosted by the University of Valencia. Besides presentations about the Spanish vocational and teacher education system, the Ukrainian partners presented the specific needs of their institutions and their particular objectives in link with the project. The schedule also included the visit of two educational schools in Valencia and a coordination meeting.
Find out more: Agenda and objectives of the workshop in Valencia
Kick-off Workshop in Konstanz
In November the Chair of Business and Economics Education I (Prof. Deißinger) of the University of Konstanz hosted the kick-off workshop of the ITE-VET project. Representatives from all eight partner institutions were assembled in order to create a solid basis for a successful implementation of the planned outputs of the project. The agenda included presentations and discussions about the VET systems and vocational teacher education in Germany (Konstanz) and Ukraine, visits to the German vocational school "Wessenberg-Schule" and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Hochrhein-Bodensee, and coordination meetings.
The analysed potentials for improvement of the study plans of the Ukrainian partner universities are now being transposed into first sketches of new or revised study programs for vocational teacher education for and by the Ukrainian partner universities. Hosting institution of the upcoming workshop in March 2017 will be the University of Valencia.
Find out more: Agenda and objectives of the Kick-off Workshop in Konstanz
