Prof. Dr. Leo Gros. Europa Fachhochschule Fresenius

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1 Prof. Dr. Leo Gros Vice President Europa Fachhochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Idstein, Germany

2 COMENIUS 2.1. Project CITIES CITIES - Chemistry and Industry for Teachers in European Schools Development of Course modules - not only seen as conduits for information but also a means to change attitudes and the increase awareness of teachers Hope to make teachers knowledgeable guides for their pupils in what chemistry does and can achieve for them and society 2

3 Project CITIES (2) Target group: Secondary school teachers and their students Main activities: Needs validation, making, testing and dissemination of modules Teacher training programme for chemistry teachers in 5 different languages with parts published in three more languages The project consortium sees this programme as a step towards a future Euro-teacher label awarded to in-service teachers 3

4 Message ECEG in kick-off meeting and question Reinhard Reibsch need for education of new employees equipped in new skills in new conditions in 10 years well qualified employees will leave chemical industry change in level of necessary qualifications e.g. because chemical industry is international new legislation for chemical industry How do we bring in this message into CITIES material? Module 2! Suggestion: Case Studies? 4

5 Message ECEG in kick-off meeting and question Catherine Beudon need of new employees, improving the image of the chemical industry, Module 2 is important chemical industry is (in young people s minds) not related with cosmetics, pharmacology etc career in e.g. L Oreal is not linked with chemical education (by pupils); pupils do not know possible career pathways after finishing chemistry as a study subject How do we bring in this message into CITIES material? Module 2! Suggestion: document a set of typical (for pupils: non-typical) career examples if possible with a person - 5

6 Partner Tasks EMCEF (1): Aims -Contributions improvement image Chemical sector in Europe To Do:?? (in which form can we transport this message?) - More balanced chemistry curricula in the future To Do:?? - Improved attention to chemical studies and professions To Do:?? - More involvement in existing initiatives on chemical industry To Do:?? 6

7 Partner Tasks EMCEF (2): Means - Use of all relevant EMCEF information and dissemination channels for announcement of and information on project Who? Where (in many countries), how suggestion: Master text version of Ray Wallace plus comment social partner - Contribution to module content - updates on relevant developments in the sector, good practices, etc. What? In which form? Responsible? Suggestion for modules 2 and 3: Facts and figures (size, scope, including chemistry related branches, relevance of chemical industry for economics and everyday life); case studies-examples -Attending a workshop for module 2 planned San Sebastian ES April who can attend? - Report to Education working group of Chemical social dialogue Leo - Taking part in the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Board Who? 7

8 Partner Tasks ECEG (1) -Needs validation from the standpoint of European chemical industry Means? Questionnaire needed to account for national diversity? Which questions shall be asked? Who prepares, disseminates and evaluates questionnaire? Selected interviews with high ranks and members -Contribution module content by providing updates on relevant developments in the sector, good practices, etc. What? In which form? Responsible? Suggestion for modules 2 and 3: Facts and figures (size, scope, including chemistry related branches, relevance of chemical industry for economics and everyday life); case studies-examples - Contacts to industry in all partner countries and regions Suggestion: document and encourage school-industry contacts - Use of all relevant ECEG information and dissemination channels - announcement of and information on project how and who? Use text of Ray Wallace - 8

9 Partner Tasks ECEG (2) - Critical evaluation of all materials with respect to authenticity, up-to-date facts and trends who? -Report to Education working group of Chemical social dialogue Leo - Taking part in the Project monitoring and Evaluation Board Who? 9

10 Course Structure (1) Module 1: Framework Europe General Basic Information on EU policies, with special respect to the context of chemistry and chemical industry (Lisbon strategy, Bologna declaration etc.) and on trends in the European development of an educational space Module 2: Chemistry changes everything Scope and impact of the European Chemical Industry, its workers and employees and of chemistry based products on the European economy, on citizens everyday life, on the environment and on the labour market 10

11 Course Structure (2) Module 3: Commerce and innovation our future Current and future development trends in the field of commercial application of chemical innovation, with particular regard to the European area (covering fields such as nano-technology, bio-technology, bio-analysis, sustainability of material and energy use, Green Chemistry, chemical engineering design etc.) Module 4: Chemistry bringing it alive Modern, practically oriented, appealing methodologies of teaching chemistry to a broad spectrum of pupils from different abilities and interests, including those who are heading for a career in chemistry a n d those who will just be users of applications of chemistry and voters in elections (societal aspects) 11

12 Course Structure (3) Module 5: Europe the education and training arena Different approaches to vocational and tertiary chemical education in Europe, with special attention to student work experience and to student mobility, taking into account the question of employability of the graduates in a global economy 12

13 Content - module Module 2 = bones, module 3 = flesh data, ppt presentations; interactive parts? «research» for students, economic aspects, this module must be regularly revised/updated give list of websites to obtain figures, statistics etc.; offer downloads and/or CD; assign a task to browse to teachers Offer case studies the story/people behind.. (with the help of industry) 13

14 Making of... tree At the end (left), there is a... (e.g. mobile phone) At the beginning (right) there are... Mineral oil, metal ores 14

15 Schedule for module work 2007 Collection of materials for modules until May Workshops of module development: 1+5 heads: Marek + Pavel, San Sebastian (April), Prague (June) 2+3 heads: Leo + Ray San Sebastian (April), Prague (June) 4 head Prof. Bader, Frankfurt - May Draft version of modules until September Testing of draft version until Master version English, testing version national 15

16 This is what I wanted to tell you......thank you for your attention, merci, gracias, grazie, bedankt, köszönöm, danke......i am happy to listen to your comments and hope for active contributions to CITIES from all of you 16

17 Project Partner 1. Contractor and Co-Ordinator: Europa Fachhochschule Fresenius (DE) 2. European Chemistry Employers Group ECEG (BE) 3. European Mine, Chemical and Energy Workers Federation EMCEF (BE) 4. Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität (DE) 5. Czech Chemical Society (CZ) 6. Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (DE) 7. Insitut Químic de Sarriá (ES) 8. Uniwersytet Jagiellonski (PL) 9. Nottingham Trent University (UK) 10. Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) 17

18 Financial Details for EMCEF and ECEG Personnel Costs Travel Costs General Costs Others Production Subcontracts LEONARDO Grant Own Funds