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Survey confirms impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education

In May-June 2021, the Institute for Social Research in Zagreb conducted a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in Croatia. The survey concludes that the effects of the pandemic on learners’ wellbeing and learning progress were considerable; it calls for effective policy responses.

Skills competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic

While facing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the WorldSkills Croatia 2021 competition was held live from 11 to 13 May in Zagreb, Croatia, for over 300 IVET learners in 43 disciplines.

Teacher surveys to improve distance learning

Support to teaching in 2020/21 relies on teacher feedback

From March to June 2020, during the Covid-19 lockdown and the school transition to distance learning, the Agency for VET and Adult Education (ASOO) conducted a survey on the experience, attitudes and needs associated with distance learning in Croatia. They asked 1348 IVET and CVET teachers to assess digital competences, distance learning delivery and available support. Further surveys were also conducted among pre-tertiary and provider levels to plan support and different scenarios for education and training delivery in 2020/21.

05. 05. 2022.

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Poland: Badge+, testing new tool for digital badges

The Educational Research Institute is developing an application for issuing digital badges and PDF certificates.

Netherlands: Future educational needs: have classical demarcations outlived themselves?

For now, the quality of VET and higher education in the Netherlands is good. But is it ready for the future? Is it adequate to respond to the future needs of society?

Sweden: increasing quality and attractiveness of VET through regional networks

In November 2022, the first vocational education network was introduced as a pilot in Norrbotten and discussed regional successes, challenges and solutions in vocational education.

Romania: ReCONECT project anticipates and monitors labour market needs, and evaluates VET policies

The national ReCONECT project (2020-23) aims at creating mechan