The aim of the GVETS project that was launched in November 2017 is to develop an online interdisciplinary capacity building program through gamification for new professionals working with children in migration environments.
The aim of the GVETS project that was launched in November 2017 is to develop an online interdisciplinary capacity building program through gamification for new professionals working with children in migration environments. The training program improves professionals’ capacity and strengthen their role for the protection of children. The innovative pedagogical method of gamification is deployed as its affordances are in full alignment with training needs of social workers to address societal challenges. Gamification, as the main methodology of the GVETS training toolbox, implies the deployment of experimentation, problem solving, communication and networking, critical thinking, contextualization and transferability of knowledge into the field, presented in a playful setting. The project sets the goal to design and implement effective strategies for enhancing basic skills for professionals and increasing incentives for adult training by providing an engaging learning environment.
The partnership prepares an e-book containing analysis on the state of art in the consortium countries and the EU regarding training opportunities, methodologies and practices directed to professionals working with children in a migration environment. Moreover, a module system is developed and presented on the GVETS multifunctional online platform, concentrating on skills enhancement for a wide range of professionals. The incorporated assessment tools give an opportunity both to learners and to trainers to follow progress. Validation and recognition tools, combined with an adaption plan equip training centres and higher education institutions to include the training program into their repertoire and assign credits for it through the ECVET system. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication (communication) reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Website: http://gvets.eu/
Project number: 2017-1- HU01-KA202-035927
