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Lifelong Learning Programme Information Day

Lifelong Learning Programme Information Day. INTRODUCTION. The MASS Project?. What is the MASS Project?. A consortium brought together to pilot an innovative methodology in measuring soft skills to a variety of different countries, contexts and target groups. MASS Partnership.

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Lifelong Learning Programme Information Day

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  1. Lifelong Learning Programme Information Day

  2. INTRODUCTION

  3. The MASS Project?

  4. What is the MASS Project? A consortium brought together to pilot an innovative methodology in measuring soft skills to a variety of different countries, contexts and target groups

  5. MASS Partnership Bureau Zuidema, Netherlands Adult Learning and Employment, Sweden Roc Aventus, Netherlands Angus College, Scotland Teacher Training Centre Of Bucharest, Romania Second Chance School of Neapolis, Greece

  6. outline of project

  7. Why we applied to LLP • Faith in product • Positive feedback • Response from EU visitors • To share • To learn more • To improve product • To satisfy professional curiosity

  8. Main Objectives & Activities • Shares methodology devised at Angus College to promote soft skills development with More Choices More Chances/NEET group • 6 partnership meetings with themed workshops • Dissemination event in Brussels

  9. Results, Outcomes & Impacts • Guides for tutors, trainers or teachers • Website • Online and paper teaching resources • Lesson plans

  10. MASS Website

  11. Application Process

  12. Finding the Partners • LdV Preparatory Visit Grant • Grundtvig Partnership • Grundtvig In-service Training Grant • LdVVetpro Mobility

  13. Writing the Application • Outsourced • Key experts within organisation • Partners • Guidance documents

  14. Tips on Writing • Start early ... very early • Map everything out • Search for other similar projects • Identify “innovation out” and “innovation in” • Involve partners in research • Give partners a suggested budget to start • Allow time for financial tables

  15. benefits

  16. Benefits to the Participants • Higher profile for organisation • Staff morale and motivation • Staff development • Funds to improve services • Opportunity to see Europe

  17. Benefits continued

  18. Tips on LLP project management / involvement

  19. Tips for Working with Ecotec • Attend start up events • Get to know your manager • Ask about anything and everything • UK rules apply in all decisions

  20. Tips for Project Management • Include adequate time for financial management • Finance manager to meet partners • Be prepared to be a negotiator and diplomat • Get your website done quickly http://www.mass-project.org/

  21. MASS Kick Off Meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece, November 2009

  22. To find out more ... • www.mass-project.org • iverene.bromfield@angus.ac.uk

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