Skip to content

Work-Based Learning and Dual Education System

Overview

In a world where unemployment strikes with skill mismatch, dual education can be a bridge over troubled waters.

In both the Rethinking Education communication and the 2013 youth unemployment communication, the European Commission called on the Member States to step up their efforts in promoting work-based learning, including quality traineeships, apprenticeships and dual systems.

Several European countries, including Italy, implemented important reforms to support and foster work-based learning.

Target Audience

This course is addressed to teachers, trainers, educational counsellors, career counsellors, school psychologists, headmasters, school management and administrative staff working in primary schools, secondary schools, vocational schools, training centres, adult education schools, higher education and NGOs.
Please mind that the course may include teachers from different school levels.

Languages

The course is held in English.
For groups with at least 8 participants, we can organize an ad-hoc session in a different language.  Please write an email to 
info@erasmuslearningacademy.eu 
to get more information about it.

LocationStarting DateEnding DateStatus
Bologna06/06/202712/06/2027Open for Enrollment

Skills

What will you learn?

Participants will get acquainted with the basic concepts and trends about dual education and will learn about concrete strategies and best practices to integrate work-based learning into education pathways. Participants will visit and network with schools and companies that are active in the field of work-based learning.

Learning Outcomes

This course allows participants to improve their knowledge and competences related to work-based learning and dual education systems together with other participants and trainers throughout all Europe gaining as well a broader understanding of education in Europe and exchanging best practices and experiences.
A dual education system combines apprenticeships in a company and vocational education at school in one. Work-based learning is an educational strategy that provides students with real life work experiences where they can apply academic and technical skills and develop their employability.
The general aim of this course is to foster excellence in education by empowering teachers, trainers, headmasters and other education staff to integrate periods of work-based learning into traditional learning pathways.

Understanding Work-Based Learning and Dual Education

Grasp the core concepts of work-based learning and dual education systems, including their implementation and project organization.

Leveraging Funding and Networking Opportunities

Learn about Erasmus+ funding for work-based mobility projects and connect with teachers, mentors, and career counselors involved in work-based learning.

Exchanging Practices and Expanding Professional Networks

Share good practices, discuss challenges with peers and trainers, and build connections through networking with European education professionals and Italian schools and companies.

what about other courses?

Related Courses

Outdoor education: a new way of teaching and learning

Get acquainted with the key elements and growing trends related to outdoor education and teaching outside the classroom. Gain basic skills and tools to lead a range of group exercises and challenges, problem solving games, experiential and innovative activities in the nature, on school sites as well as in urban settings.

Innovative teaching methods for teachers and school staff

This course allows participants to get to know, experiment and practice the most relevant innovative teaching methods - such as Project-Based Learning, Non-Formal Education, Contextual Learning, Outdoor Education - discussing and sharing best practices and experience with fellow European teachers and education staff.

Non-Formal Education Teaching Methods and Strategies

Learn more about the growing trend towards valuing non-formal and informal learning, practice and master concrete and innovative non-formal activities, working methods and tools that you’ll be able to use the day after the course in your classroom.

Discover the power of Game Based Learning and Gamification in education

Through an hands-on approach we will analyse and master together Game Based Learning apps and Gamification examples, we will reflect on how to use them with our learners and how to adapt the learning process towards our students’ needs, preferences and attitudes.

Outdoor learning and adventure education

Get acquainted the key elements and growing trends related to outdoor education and teaching outside the classroom. A special edition of our standard course on Outdoor Education, this course focuses on adventure education and trekking and provides teachers and other education staff with skills to perform experiential activities in the nature during a trekking.

Promoting Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in the classroom

Raise your confidence and broaden your knowledge in adopting innovative techniques and methods of encouraging your students to become more creative and develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills to effectively prepare them to be manager and directors of their own future.

Introducing Project Based Learning in the Classroom

​The course explores three key challenges related to the implementation of PBL: how to establish effective collaboration among students, how to facilitate student-driven activities, and finally how to assess PBL in the classroom.

Teaching entrepreneurship and leadership at school

​​Understand the key elements and principles related to entrepreneurship and leadership; learn how to engage students and motivate them and how to lead and deliver experiential and innovative workshops, simulation activities and interactive projects to foster students entrepreneurial mindsets and leadership attitudes.

Drama in education: Tools for creativity, trust and emotional intelligence

This course empowers teachers, trainers, and education professionals with innovative drama-based techniques to enhance creativity, teamwork, and emotional intelligence in the classroom. Through hands-on activities such as improvisation, storytelling, and role-playing, participants will explore new ways to engage students, foster empathy, and create dynamic learning experiences.

Innovative teaching methods Erasmus course for adult education staff

This course is designed to equip teachers, trainers, and education professionals with innovative teaching methods specifically tailored for adult learners. Through a combination of theory and hands-on approaches, the course supports participants in developing skills to apply modern methodologies such as non-formal education, project-based learning, digital tools for learning (ICT), and reflective and collaborative practices.