TED10.1 Maximising the Potential of Work Experience
This course is of significant benefit to Principals, Head Teachers, Teachers, Career Advisers, Subject Teachers and Trainers who:
• plan, organise and execute work experience programmes for their students
• wish to share ideas on best practice in the field with colleagues from across Europe thereby improving the overall approach to raising awareness of the value of Work Experience programmes in th
Description
Objectives
- to familiarise participants with key concepts and issues relating to Work Experience programmes
- to increase participants’ skill and confidence in developing and planning work experience programmes and in integrating the knowledge acquired by their students into their future careers
- increase participants’ awareness of the requirements of host companies
- to establish contacts between Work Experience Organisers from a variety of European backgrounds and facilitate future networking among these professionals
Preparation
Pre-course Preparative Modalities:
- Needs Analysis
- Pre-course information on free on-line resources for
- Pre-course cultural information
- Pre-Course general arrival information
Practical Arrangements
Intra-Course Modalities offered by the Course Provider
- Course Tutor
- ºìÌÒÊÓƵing Materials
- On-going assessment and evaluation
- Setting of learning objectives
- Feedback on progress and areas needing special attention
- Guidance and advice on homework exercises
- 24 hour emergency contact number
- Ac
ºìÌÒÊÓƵing objectives
- Increased confidence in helping students to benefit optimally from work experience programmes
- Increased awareness of and competence in the judicious use of technology in developing and monitoring a work experience project
- Increased competence in developing strategies to optimise programme preparation, manage expectations and plan to integrate the skills acquired by students into their future career plans
- Increased skills in the areas of preparing students to consider their strengths and present themselves by CV and interview to potential host companies
- Increased awareness of what companies ideally look for in a work experience student as well as increased knowledge of the work environment in Ireland
- Creation of a digital portfolio to record work done and facilitate dissemination of knowledge and skills acquired on the course
- Enhancement of personal English Language skills
- Sharing of experience and knowledge with professionals from a range of European countries
- Knowledge of Erasmus+ potential
Methodology & assessment
This is a practical, hands-on, participative course which focuses on maximising the value of a work experience programme for organising teachers and their students. The input sessions are a blend of lecture format and practical activities. Throughout the course participants are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and consider alternative practices. Participants will build up a portfolio of ideas and practices which may be implemented on their return to their own countries.
Format
A 1 week course consisting of 18.75 classroom contact hours, plus an optional afternoon cultural and social programme.
Course Topics
Creating a Digital Portfolio to record material covered and facilitate dissemination of skills acquired
Company requirements
CV Essentials/Preparation
Preparing students for interviews
Attitudes to work
Google products
Google classroom
Visit to Company; preparation and review of visit
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Books and learning materials included
Administration for Erasmus+ enrolment included
Validation of Europass Certificate included
Certification details
Certificate of Attendance.
Validation of Europass Mobility
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:560Euro
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Course package content:
Tuition and related costs included
Accommodation (with or without meals) extra.
Cultural programme extra
Airport transfer extra
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
Please check our general conditions for (a) cancellations with a minimum of 30 days advance notice, b) cancellations with less than 30 days advance notice:
c) Students who start but do not finish their programme will not be reimbursed any course fees.
For accommodation cancellations please check our general conditions:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Other
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Target audience type:TeacherCareers CouncillorHead Teacher / Principal
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ºìÌÒÊÓƵing time:15-20 hours
Upcoming sessions
Provider
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