GreenVetChoices - Handbook

2 3 CONTENT I ntroduction - Aims and Benefits of Green VET Choices Project and Approach _ ___________________________________________________________ 8 Green VET Choices Methodology __________________________________ 10 · Challenged-based learning _____________________________ 10 Green VET Choices Methodology __________________________________ 15 · Storytelling as a teaching and learning method ________ 15 Green VET Choices Methodology __________________________________ 18 · Visual environmental learning __________________________ 18 Green VET Choices Methodology __________________________________ 21 · Gamification elements as motivating measures ________ 21 Integrati on of Green VET Choices learning elements in VET settings 23 Challenged-based learning ___________________________________ 23 Storytelling as a teaching and learning method ______________ 24 Visual environmental learning ________________________________ 24 Gamification elements as motivating measures ______________ 25 Validation of learning outcomes through badge systems and EU transparency instruments __________________________________________ 26 Keynote articles about environmental challenges solvable through Green VET professions __ __________________________________________ _ 26 Article 1: Greening the workforce: The role of Vocational Education and Training in addressing climate change _____________ 27 Introduction ______________________________________________ 28 How can vocational education and training programs tackle climate change challenges? ________________________________________ 28 Greening the EU workforce: the case of Italy ____________ 29 Conclusion _______________________________________________ 30 Article 2: Building a Sustainable Future: The Importance of Green Skills in the Construction Industry _________________________________ 32 Introduction _____________________________________________ 33 Key Initiative s ____________________________________________ 33 Conclusion _______________________________________________ 35 Article 3: The Future of Farming: How vocational education and training can support sustainable agriculture _______________________ 3 6 Introduction ______________________________________________ 37 EU Green Deal __ __________________________________________ 37 The Common Agricultural Policy _ ________________________ 37 Article 3: Fromwaste to wealth: The role of green VET professions in the circular economy _ ___________________________________________ 39 Introductio n ______________________________________________ 4 0 Opportunities ____________________________________________ 40 Challenges _______________________________________________ 42 Conclusion _______________________________________________ 42 Article 5: Powering the Transition: How renewable energy training can help solve the energy crisis ___________________________ 43 Article 6: Cleaning up our oceans: The importance of training in marine conservation and sustainability ____________________________ 46 Understanding the Complexity of Marine Ecosystems ___ 47 Preventing and Addressing Ocean Pollution _____________ 47 Promoting Sustainable Fishing Practices _________________ 4 8 Collaborative Efforts and Community Engagement ______ 48 Conclusion _______________________________________________ 49