About the course
This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of lifelong guidance systems and distance learning models, with a specific focus on Spain. It explores best practices, EU policies, recognition of prior learning, and the role of technology in remote education.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Develop Expertise in Lifelong Guidance: Gain insight into Spain’s approach to career counseling and lifelong learning systems.
Enhance Digital Competencies for Remote Learning: Explore tools, methods, and pedagogical strategies to support adult learners.
Implement Effective Policies and Best Practices: Learn how to apply EU policies, recognize prior learning, and integrate micro-credentials into lifelong education.
Course Content
This structured program ensures that participants gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, empowering them to implement innovative lifelong learning and career guidance strategies effectively.
Morning Session
- Introduction to lifelong guidance and counseling in Spain
- Key stakeholders and policy frameworks
- The role of lifelong guidance in adult education
Afternoon Session
- Strategies for guiding disadvantaged groups (immigrants, adults with disabilities)
• Case studies and best practices in inclusive guidance
Morning Session
- Concepts and procedures of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- The role of RPL in lifelong learning and career counseling
- Practical examples of RPL applications
Afternoon Session
- Understanding micro-credentials and their impact on lifelong learning
• Case studies of micro-credential integration in Spain
Morning Session
- Analysis of successful guidance models in Europe
- Key indicators of effective lifelong guidance systems
- Group activity: Identifying best practices in participants’ contexts
Afternoon Session
- EU policies on lifelong learning and career guidance
- The influence of EU policies on Spain’s education system
• Discussion: Adapting EU best practices to national contexts
Morning Session
- Remote learning technologies for adult education
- Addressing the digital divide and promoting accessibility
- Tools and platforms used in remote education in Spain
Afternoon Session
- Designing effective online learning materials
- Differences between pedagogy and andragogy in digital education
• Interactive session: Creating learner-centered content
Morning Session
- Opportunities and barriers in remote learning for adults
- Strategies for overcoming technical and motivational challenges
- Group discussion: Solutions to enhance engagement in distance learning
Afternoon Session
- Certification and funding opportunities for remote education in Spain
- Evaluating the impact of distance learning programs
• Final reflections and course wrap-up
