Working Group 1 - Research

Aims 1st phase - Collect…Data on:

current legislative environment current practice at partner institutions

On the basis of commonly agreed criteria and indicators2nd phase - Analyse…Process and Analyse dataIdentify good practice for integration into common framework

Working Group 1 - ResearchDuration: 5 months

Lead partner: Roc MiddenbrabantRoc Middenbrabant

Working methods: Setting up workgroup - Individual work – Collaboration using distance communication tools -

Trasnational meetings: Conclusions 1st phase – Ostrava CZ Draft 2nd Phase – Lisbon P

Working Group 1 - ResearchOutputs:

5 national reports about existing methodologies/tools as result of phase 1 (Data collection)

Target Date: end April 2003

1 common synthesis report as result of phase 2 (Analysis)

Target Date: end June 2003

Working Group 2 - Procedure

AIMS 3rd phase - Devise…

standard procedure, including compilation of tools

and user guide

for organisation, monitoring, evaluation and certification of placements

Working Group 2 - Procedure

Duration: 8 months

Lead partner: TU OstravaTU Ostrava

Working methods: working groups using distance communication – exchanging materials - comments – defining - designing

Working Group 2 - Procedure

Outputs:

Defined procedure with toolsTarget Date: end August 2003

Draft User Guide

Target Date: end December 2003

Working Group 3 Testing and Evaluation

AIMS

Phase 4 - Testing Identify key indicators and created evaluation

system Test the procedure and tools in partner countries

as part of other on-going projects

Phase 5 - Evaluation Evaluate testing phase Standardise - finalise procedure and tools

Working Group 3 Testing and Evaluation

Duration: 14 months

Lead partner: 1st Phase ATHENAATHENA

2nd Phase TÜV TÜV AKADEMIEAKADEMIE

Working methods: working groups using distance communication – defining – designing-reviewing-adjusting

Outputs:

Defined criteria and evaluation form as result of phases 4 and 5 (Testing and Evaluation)

Target Date: end December 2003

50 individual placements carried out and tested as result of phase 4 (Testing)

Target Date: end September 2004 Finalised procedure, set of tools and

user guide as result of phase 5 (Evaluation)

Target Date: end October 2004

Working Group 3 Testing and Evaluation

Working Group 4 - Database

AIMS: Produce database application for

collecting offers and requests for placements (will be available on Internet site)

Working Group 4 - Database

Duration: 5 months

Lead partner: APEFAPEF

Working methods:

distance working groups

Working Group 5 - Dissemination

AIMS:Inform and increase awareness

Newsletters, book, CD Rom, Internet site

Disseminate results1 international conference (+ video conferencing)5 seminars in partner countriesDistribute materials to third parties

Working Group 5 - Dissemination

Duration: ongoing

Lead partner: IALIAL

Working methods:

distance working groups

Instruments - pre-placement

1. Preliminary organisation plan2. Agreement3. Student information form (curriculum)4. Candidate interview worksheet (work skills)5. Candidate interview worksheet (interests)6. In-depth candidate interview worksheet7. Role-playing activities for candidate selection

8. Role playing activities for preparing-school advisor9. Evaluation of language skills10. Information about host country/company11. Call for placement

Instruments – during placement

12. Daily activity sheet13. Working hours registration14. Evaluation forms: student auto-evaluation15. work site tutor 16. employer17. Evaluation of training experience

18. Guidelines for student final report19. Quality analysis questionnaire for firm tutor20. Appreciation questionnaire for student

Instruments - post placement