ECONewFARMERsBUILDING A FUTURE FOR NEW FARMERS IN ECOLOGICAL FARMING THROUGH VOCATIONAL TRAINING

摘要

In 2013 6 institutions from 6 countries started a common innovation transfer program with the support of Leonardo da Vinci 2013-1-PT1-LEO05-15535. Within this paper we outline the outcome of the questionnaires filled by stakeholders and - based on theresults - the training material developed.The m-learning course curriculum (or syllabus) includes a set of information with great emphasis on the learners needs and characteristics, including the course goals, course objectives, length of the course, target audience, course prerequisites, coursecomponents (e.g., classroom instruction, farm practice) and evaluation methods. Based on existing innovative learning practices and on partners' expertise and training experience, a course curriculum was developed. The contents description and materialsare under development.The m-learning course curriculum will provide the structure for the learning process for the specific target group based on m-learning methodologies. They will work as a framework structure for the learning contents of the Platform.The m-training modules for the ecological farming m-learning curriculum were selected available ecological farming material. The adaptation of the selected packages for vocational training considering the needs of the target group (young unemployed people without any knowledge in agriculture or with an academic degree in other scientificarea) and national conditions is going on. Revised, updated and adapted learning material will be included to the training platform.The course is divided into modules; with a previews presentation of the course objectives and a final review; organized in sections. These sections contain the information related to the subject. The possibility of using voice-over is being analysed.