By implementing the project, we aimed to improve the learning climate in our adult education institutions and reduce the risk of dropout by addressing stress and well-being in a structured and collaborative way. We wanted to better understand the real needs of our learners, identify the main stress factors affecting their academic journey, and develop practical, transferable solutions to support them. We also sought to strengthen cooperation between teachers, support staff and learners, promote social interaction as a key factor of well-being, and equip educational teams with effective tools and good practices. At transnational level, we aimed to exchange expertise, enrich our approaches through European cooperation, and produce sustainable resources (a handbook of good practices and an awareness-raising video) that could continue to benefit our institutions beyond the project duration.
We applied for this project to address increasing stress and dropout risks among adult learners, many of whom face socio-economic difficulties, past negative educational experiences, and challenges in balancing studies with work and family life. These factors directly affect motivation, well-being and academic success. We identified the need to improve the learning climate in our institutions by strengthening learner support, promoting well-being, and developing more inclusive and participatory approaches. The project also responded to the need for a more structured, collective strategy involving teachers, staff and learners, as well as for transnational exchange of practices to enrich our methods and better meet learners’ real needs.