Learning factories for the pedagogical and digital transformation of VET systems

<< Objectives >>The project aims to support VET centers in digital and green transformation. Based on the paradigm that Learning Factories have introduced in education fields, the project proposes ways to enhance the effectiveness of LFs in vocational education. Innovations focus on three areas: enhance pedagogy aspects for LFs for VET characteristics, methods for integration and interacting with technologies in LFs from an Industry 5.0 perspective, and supporting teachers in managing pedagogical transitions.<< Implementation >>The four activities are: 1) Defining a Learning Factory pedagogy for VET, focusing on interdisciplinarity, human-centricity, and sustainability while engaging teachers. 2) Definition of a methodology for the technological transformation for human centric LFs, including methods to enhance technology adoption and help design sustainable workplaces within LFs 3) Assessing LF feasibility and scalability through the validation of 4 pilot activities. 4) Engaging VET centers and stakeholders.<< Results >>The outcomes will be structured covering 3 main aspects, LF’s pedagogy, technologies in LFs and recommendations: •Outputs on LF's pedagogy 1) Framework for interdisciplinary training in LFs 2) Pedagogy of the Learning Factory for VET.•Technology related guidelines 3) LF’s Technology-status evaluation tool 4) Learning methods to train technology catalogue 5) Guidelines for I5.0 workplaces design •Recommendations and support reports: 6) Proposal for LF improvements 7) Policy recommendations