Żyj w zgodzie z naturą

<< Background >>We encounter the problem of leaving people with disabilities on the margins of the world of work and dependence on society. Systemic barriers are limited opportunities for education and employment associated with the lack of an effective social security system. A barrier to professional activity is the inadequate vocational education system to the needs of the market and the disabled themselves, as well as the lack of programs adapted to the requirements of the labor market. The project prepared participants to perform their profession by acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills regarding the principles of ecology in horticulture. It responds to the need for people with disabilities to supplement their professional competences with language and social competences. The project activities addressed to participants indicated how to practically strengthen pro-ecological attitudes, change eating habits, diversify the menu with organic products and made them aware of why a healthy diet is important and where healthy products come from. The project is associated with the pursuit of ensuring high quality in vocational education, taking into account overcoming maladjustment and meeting the needs of the labor market.<< Objectives >>The implemented activities helped to overcome stereotypes about barriers in the education of people with disabilities, support people with fewer opportunities through activities to improve inclusion and diversity in the international aspect. Project activities allowed for the inclusion of new participants from less experienced schools in the program. We assumed broadening the horizons of participants, familiarizing them with the principles of organic gardening, ways of obtaining healthy food without causing side effects. Participation in the project on organic production methods increased the awareness of participants in terms of the possibilities of application in vocational education. The project made it possible to adapt school curricula to the requirements of modern vocational education and innovative vocational training, taking into account the topic of the functioning of the organic food chain with the use of production techniques and technologies that are characterized by care for ecosystems and measures against environmental contamination. The level of recruitment to schools was raised. The involvement of teachers in the creation of elements of school curricula, introducing innovative teaching methods, increased.<< Implementation >>The following activities were carried out; 1/ Preparations for the implementation and management of the partnership in the project - planning of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project, internal organizational work; a team of partner representatives, a coordinator and 2 training mentors were appointed 2/ Partnership management in the project; division of responsibilities, procedures related to project management were established - the content of partnership agreements was refined; the topics of partner trainings, meetings, study visits and workshops were clarified. Programs for preparatory courses were established 3/Information campaign, recruitment; 4/ Conducting preparatory courses 5/ Logistics of the trip to partner trainings in Granada; organization of group travel, accommodation in a hostel in Granada 6/Logistics of the trip to partner training in Tarnów - purchase of group flight tickets, accommodation of the Spanish group 7/8 Partner training of students and staff in Granada/Tarnów - meetings, study visits, training, workshops 9/ Organization of gardening shows in Granada and Tarnów by participants (students)10/ Development and publication of a joint publication by the staff 11/ Development of VET curricula<< Results >>Improved functioning of partner organizations with emphasis on the area of vocational education in the horticultural and hotel industry. New tools and attractive teaching methods are being introduced, professional and personal competences have increased, and the mobility of students and all employees responsible for vocational education has increased. Improved language skills. The actions taken have prepared graduates of vocational schools to enter the local labor market, taking into account the need to improve quality and internationalize. Employees of partner organizations include competences and experience acquired during training in teaching programs and development plans. Participation of staff in the implementation of innovative teaching methods and the effects of international partnership. Relationships between partners from Poland and Granada have been strengthened. The offer of schools has been expanded to include attractive forms of education, and the knowledge and skills of participants in the area of new gardening techniques, related to the principles of ecological gardening in the Andalusia/Malopolska, have been deepened. New competences have been acquired; the ability to integrate, eliminating xenophobia and racism.