1. Learning in the work place Portfolio of Evidence Training in Europe A Leonardo da Vinci ToI Project

2. Portfolio of Evidence Training in Europe 10 partners from 9 countries To develop a Portfolio of Evidence as a tool for collecting evidence at work To develop PoE as a reflective learning tool for students. Develop a short course for employers offering placements

3. The Challenge for VET To use the workplace as an opportunity to learn and be assessed For teachers to transfer responsibility for learning to the student For employers to get more involved in supporting learning in the work place.

4. PoE as a three way relationship

5. The move to work based learning Teacher Didactic Teacher Centred Learner Teacher as facilitator Learner Centred Dependant Independent Learner No involvement Employer as Assessor/ Teacher Traditional Classroom Based with work experience Work based learning with skill and knowledge development Employer

6. Getting concensus through a learning agreement I will: Act in a responsible and professional manner Carry out the responsibilities and comply with company regulations Liaise with my employer and trainer regarding my learning goals We will: Provide safe working conditions and systems. Provide opportunites for skill development and practice Liaise with the learner/ trainer regarding the learning goals Give feedback to learner and trainer. We will: Ensure the placement meets the needs of learner and employer Monitor opportunites for skill development and practice Liaise with the learner/ employer re learning goals Monitor feedback to learner and trainer.

7. Tools developed by the project A Training manual for teachers with worked examples A three day teacher training course on PoE A two hour presentation to employers to introduce PoE

8. What is in the PoE? Worked Examples of: Observation Records Witness Testimonies Professional Discussions Artefacts Case Histories and Studies Projects & Assignments

9. What is included? Guidance on How to move from traditional teaching to learner centred PoE How to involve the student Creating a learning contract Using the PoE as a reflective tool Scenarios of when to use each tool How to involve employers

10. Future goals Employer Learner Trainer Induct Training Involve Empower Enable

11. The Future of PoE E-learning E-assessment E-portfolio

12. Further details Visit the POETE website www.poeteproject.org Contact partners: cfpimm@cfpimm.pt bastimmers@online.nl