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For teachers
Impact for a better society
Results Partnerday
🔹 Session 2 – How can we better connect teachers to Learning Communities (LCs)?
The second session focused on the role of teachers. The group formulated concrete recommendations to involve teachers more actively and sustainably:
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Give teachers a formal role within the LCs.
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Schedule dedicated time for teachers to participate actively.
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Make LC activities eligible for study credits (e.g., through electives with ECTS).
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Align with current, relevant themes that are valuable for both students and teachers.
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Ensure visibility of LCs within the study programs.
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Support teachers in transitioning to this new way of learning.
This provides us with clear guidance for embedding Learning Communities into the curriculum.
🔹 Session 1 – What connects us as stakeholders?
Session 1 focused on exploring the shared values among the companies affiliated with the Learning Communities. From the session, a top 10 emerged that nicely summarizes the common starting point for collaboration (in random order):
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Competence development (skilledness)
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Attracting potential talent
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Developing and retaining in-house talent
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Flexibility (time as a condition)
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Providing fun & inspiration to students
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Enjoyment in mentoring young people
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Purpose and strategy
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Innovation
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Sustainability
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Collaboration & communication
In addition, we mapped the relevance of various themes. What do partners really consider important?
Very important:
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Knowledge sharing within Learning Communities
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Capacity building & training of students/employees
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Network expansion and building partnerships
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Contributing to reputation and social responsibility (regarding sustainability)
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Recognizing contextual differences between companies (hospital ≠ start-up)
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Purpose & strategic alignment with the company’s scope
Less important:
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Cost savings or profitability
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Solving business problems as a direct objective
This input helps us stay focused on where the true added value of Learning Communities lies, according to our partners.
🔹 Session 3 – How can we strengthen the role of knowledge institutions?
The third session focused on collaboration between knowledge institutions themselves and with the professional field. Through a SWOT analysis, we identified the following insights:
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Learning Communities
Are you a teacher working in vocational education (MBO), higher professional education (HBO), or academic education (WO) and want to offer students an effective learning environment?
This is possible by taking an active role in guiding students within Learning Communities.
Learning Communities are the driving force behind innovative developments. Professionals from companies, governments, and NGOs collaborate in Learning Communities with researchers, teachers, and students from educational institutions. In Learning Communities, learning, working, and innovating take place in small groups of 5-6 people, united by a common interest. The goal is to develop and share knowledge and find solutions to complex societal challenges.
Why Participate in a Learning Community as a Teacher?
Impact on the education
Enhance the quality and relevance of education by integrating practice-oriented and problem-based learning into your (project-based) course. By participating in Learning Communities, you can improve curricula and better prepare students for the challenges of the future.
Professional Development
Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Benefit from the interdisciplinary nature of Learning Communities. Collaborate with experts from various fields and enrich your own knowledge and skills by exploring new perspectives.
Network
Learning Communities offer a unique opportunity for continuous professional growth and expanding your network.
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How Do You Guide Students in Learning Communities?
Integrate a Challenge from a Learning Community into project courses, internships, minors, or graduation projects, ensuring that new assignments continually emerge from the Learning Communities through ongoing interaction with society.
Take an active role as a mentor. Assist students in formulating their learning objectives and developing their projects within the Learning Community.
Engage relevant stakeholders such as companies, governments, and NGOs. Their input and collaboration are essential to the success of the Learning Community and provide students with a richer learning experience.
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