In the project we develop online freely accessible teaching and learning materials focused on operation, repair and service of hybrid and electric vehicles. The learning materials are based on innovative teaching methods to make learning in this area really effective, modern and attractive for students. Modern teaching methods used in this project are Flipped Classroom, Inquire-based Learning, Critical Thinking, Peer Instructions, CLIL etc. We managed to start collaboration with car companies and have invited their experts to share their knowledge with project schools. The Toyota, Porsche and Hyundai experts have been giving hands-on trainings for teachers from our project VET schools.Below the main project outputs are listed. Up to now, we have achieved the following results: Worksheets-All 82 (more than the planned 80) worksheets for practical assignments based on innovative teaching methods are ready in English version and have been translated to CZ, SK and HU versions. We have all 82 worksheets translated to national languages. The worksheets are not only translated, but are also being tested and piloted by consortium schools, sector bodies and national regulatory bodies. Thus the piloting and feedback process is a 3-phase process.Teacher’s Guide- this guide will be a part and parcel of the worksheets that will cover the methodology and the methods used, as well as practical examples of correct answers. So far, we have a methodology sections to each worksheet. Later on, we will take out the methodology sections from each worksheet and will create a separate Teacher´s Guide out of this material.E-learning activities to go with the worksheets- these online activities are for teachers and students to practise the topics and themes of he worksheets in an interactive way. All the e-learning screens are ready in English and are now being translated to other 3 local language versions.15 Flipped classroom videos- these videos are based on the Flipped Classroom Method and are available in English, the other 3 language versions have been translated and are now piloted by sector skills bodies and regulatory bodies –regarding the correct terminology and the content.20 CLIL Worksheets with their own methodology- all the 20 worksheets for English in automotive using the CLIL method are available in English version, 10 worksheets have been translated and piloted to CZ, SK and HU, the rest is being translated and piloted.LMS User Manual- this manual of how to use the LMS environment where all the learning material and e-learning activities of the project are placed is now being prepared and will be finalized after the development of the e-learning materials.Online picture and sound based dictionary- this dictionary is being created under guidance of our partner school Holice that has been preparing a list of key words for each worksheet in English together with its translation to the other 3 project languages. As soon as all worksheets and other learning materials have been piloted (expected by December 2018), we will use the template for this interactive dictionary and will work on it. We have had such an online dictionary tool from our previous projects, which means we only need to put the vocabulary there with pictures and have it recorded by native speakers in 4 languages (EN, CZ, SK, HU).Teacher Trainings- not only do we develop innovative learning material, we also focus on teaching the teachers to work with such innovative material to be able to use them in an optimal way. So far we have trained all country mentors, teacher trainers at project schools and we have done several trainings for teachers from non-partner schools. Also, we have prepared some online webinars for any teachers interested- these webinars have not been placed on the project website yet as they need to be technically amended by an expert on video and sound.
Project Green Wheels addresses some of the long-term strategic objectives of EU education that were defined by The Education and Training 2020 work programme (ET 2020), namely improving the quality and efficiency of education and training and enhancing creativity and innovation in education and training.The project aimed to create open learning materials in the newly emerging field of Operation, repair and service of hybrid and electric vehicles, by using innovative methods and approaches such as Critical thinking, Inquiry-based learning, Collaborative learning, Flipped classroom, Peer Instructions etc. The project focused on improving and enriching teacher methodology through innovative methods, extensive teacher trainings and mentoring. The project intends to develop a new professional curriculum using EU criteria (ECVET-EQAVET) designing competencies for Operation, repair and service of hybrid and electric vehicles through innovative e-learning materials and work based learning activities. The projects created tangible and intangible results such as: complex online learning management system (LMS), e-learning modules and worksheets for practical assignments, online picture-based explanatory dictionary in all project languages, blended learning resources, ECVET system in the VET in the automotive industry of hybrid and electric vehicles in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Hungary and the United Kingdom.Furthermore, the project focused on creating guidelines for ECVET system in the field Operation, repair and service of hybrid and electric vehicles at VET schools in the project countries. The new curricula observed ECVET concept using EQAVET indicators to enable their adoptability across EU. The project primarily makes an impact on VET providers in automotive industry so that their graduates would improve the skills missing in this industry sector and on professional motor industry companies that will have more skilled workforce.The project results are disseminated to a wide range of stakeholders (VET providers, professional organizations, regulatory bodies in education, etc.) inside and outside the project countries to increase the sustainability and adoptability of project results. Project consortium consisted of partners from 4 countries (CZ, SK, UK and HU). In each of the participating countries there are –among others- one VET school, one professional association in the automotive field and other partners, such as regulatory bodies, etc. Sector skills partners are professional associations and key car industry players that provide professional feedback to the learning materials and make sure the material include stat-of-art technologies and approaches. The involved VET schools pilot and test the newly developed materials, the regulatory bodies actively participated in designing the methodological system and incorporating the ECVET in the school curriculum. The project was led by the CFME which has substantial experience with managing and administering international educational projects.Thoughout the project run we have accmplished to develop all 82 worksheets based on innovative teaching methods, 20 CLIL worksheets for English for automotive, we have prepared a basis of a Teacher´s Guide, online sound and picture based dictionary and prepared e-learning activities to accompany the worksheets. The teacher trainings focused on innovative teaching methods have been carried out in 4 project countries and we have trained not only project partner schools teachers, but also teachers from schools outside the project. We have also completed the ECVET units system for the field of EV and HV operations and are working on its implementation into school curricula. We have started a dialogue with regulatory bodies and helped to promote mutual collaboration of VET schools and car companies as their potential employers.