Lahti Academy of Liberal and Fine Arts
Finland
Objectives
The primary objective is to improve the quality of practices of the participating organisations in teaching and supporting adults who have low study motivation and whose future expectations are unstructured.
The adult educators and other adult education staff participating in the project learn about positive education and the possibilities of using its methods in their work. During the project, methods are discussed, tested, evaluated and further developed to meet the needs of adult education organisations which work with corresponding target groups and face similar challenges.
In addition, the project aims at promoting the professional commitment of education staff by enabling the development of their work in an international collaboration with European colleagues.
Implementation
At the heart of the project are three work packages utilizing different working methods, where different aspects on positive pedagogy such as meaning, relationships and accomplishment are discussed and evaluated.
In each of the three packages, a two-day transnational meeting is held, including lectures, workshops and testing of methods in authentic learning situations.
Finally, the core information, conclusions and examples of useful methods achieved in the project are compiled into a digital guide booklet.
Results
The following results are expected:
The project will
- provide adult education staff with tools for solving challenges related to students’ study motivation and commitment,
- help determine the benefits of positive pedagogical approach in the education of adults of different age groups, at different stages of their educational path,
- sustain the participants’ adherence to European identity and values, and
- in a broader sense, promote well-being in education that strengthens the commitment of both education staff and learners.
Thoughts from the Road
Core Team members have published their insights at EPALE:
