Digitalising VET: The Flipped Work-Based Learning

The main aim was to support VET institutions and VET providers in order to improve and shift work experience courses via using a flipped work-based learning model. For this reason, we did aim to eliminate the problems faced by non IT VET providers while digitizing their service. In this regard, the project results did increase capacities of VET providers with the necessary competencies to digitize their services and work-based learning. This project did respond to the needs of VETs and VET providers by enhancing the capacity of using the Flipped Work-based Learning model. Also, this project aimed to transfer Work-based Learning practices of the employees in the partner countries to the digital environment.

The objectives for this project were: -To develop The Flipped Work-based Learning model that will facilitate digitization of “VET and work-based learning” and equip VET providers with the necessary competencies to use this model. (1) Work-based Learning needs of employees usually start with their curiosity about how a work is done or when they need to learn how to do work. The Flipped Work-based Learning model will provide this initial impulse with 'inquiry learning' practices and will encourage employees to start learning by making them curious. (2) The learning environment created on the basis of 'situated learning'. In a situation, the employee's acquisition new qualifications will be provided by using scenario-based learning and digital activity-based learning techniques. (3) The learning environment with colleagues in the form of Work-based Learning provided with the 'peer mentoring' technique. These objectives will help VETs and VET providers to fill the gap in work- based learning, which has become dramatically visible in the digital era. The project objectives were in line with the National call priorities in Latvia.