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Ukrotimo kompetence 21. stoletja
Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2019 PROJECT  FINISHED 

In the last decade many countries have improved the quality of their education system and specifically the achievements of students by paying attention to investing in improving the education of pupils who have lower educational achievements than their peers (PISA 2000-2009).At the same time these students generally originate from so-called vulnerable groups, i.e. groups with lower socio-economic status, from disadvantaged geographical regions of the country, immigrants, non-speakers of the language taught, etc. For more successful inclusion of students from vulnerable groups in the education system it is reasonable to strongly adjust the lessons and teaching methods to their needs. These adjustments can be effectively implemented only through greater individualization of teaching and learning personalization.All this requires a sovereign and competent European teacher. So it is necessary to train teachers for modern teaching in the 21st century, that they will be able to select some applications out of the plurality (millions) and by using mobile devices use them in the classroom.Above all, we stem from the needs of both institutions, because with SWOT analysis we found that this is our weak point. But at this time it is extremely important for modern, student-friendly teaching.It is important to support the introduction of new forms and methods of work with meaningful and systematic use of modern information and communication technologies, advanced e-services, multimedia and interactive e-contents. However, it is very important to note that only the introduction and use of modern technology itself cannot guarantee a better efficiency of teaching and learning as well, and therefore the achievements; especially as pupils from vulnerable groups are concerned. Quite the contrary, among these particular pupils and their peers the differences in achievements might increase, as with inadequate adjustments of lessons the factors that already constitute a serious obstacle to the achievement would increase for these students. With the introduction of technology it is necessary to put at least equal investments into developing implement curricula, forms and methods of teaching based on modern pedagogical paradigms and methods, as these will support and encourage innovative teaching methods and enhance personalized and individualized lessons, which is crucial when working with vulnerable groups. OECD report Against the Odds (2010) on pupils who, despite belonging to vulnerable groups achieve higher standards (so-called rezilient pupils), notes that these students are, compared to the less prosperous peers, more motivated and engaged in learning. Personalization of learning and individualization of lessons can help to improve motivation and engagement in learning and thereby to improvement of achievements.With the implementation of our project activities we intend to enhance professional growth and competence of the professional profile of teachers in order to cope with teaching in the 21st century.
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