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MET-VET – Metacognition for
Environmental Thinking in VET
Project number:
2021-2-PL01-KA220-VET-000050783

All respondents agreed upon the relevance and usefulness of the tools and products created
through the MET-VET project that can effectively support VET organisations in implementing
innovative strategies to develop metacognitive, green and digital skills.
In particular, they highlighted the importance of the
The MOOCs to support the understanding of environmental reflective thinking and the Toolkit
to supports VET centres and managers to successfully and smoothly integrate the MET-VET
tools and approaches in an inclusive manner.

RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN GREECE
CONTEXT AND METHODOLOGY
No. of VET teachers/trainers 5
involved
No. of Managers of VET 2
organisations involved
Total no. of respondents 7
Profile of the respondents The respondents are experienced VET Managers and trainers
working in VET organisations located in Heraklion.
The VET trainers are expert in various subjects, such as:
Tourism, Engineering, and Industry, specifically within the
VET providers located in Heraklion.
Methodology adopted Online questionnaire
MAIN FINDINGS
Five respondents out of seven answered positively to the question investigating the existence
of an integration and change management strategy in their VET centres. They stated that within
their VET centres have been implemented key actions including: increasing internet access,
simplifying procedures, adopting digital technologies, and enhancing digital skills education.
Integrated efforts involved the introduction of interactive whiteboards, environmental
protection initiatives like reducing paper use and energy conservation, and active education
through recycling, photovoltaic projects, and environmental programs. Additionally, a holistic
approach was adopted by training teachers, promoting innovation in teaching, monitoring
policies, and engaging stakeholders to foster collaboration.
The other two stakeholders, that gave a negative answer, when asked about the motivations
of the lack of this kind of strategy, they identified two main motivations: the lack of resources
and the low priority.
Five respondents answered positively when asked if the VET centre where they work in/they
manage integrated initiatives activities to promote metacognitive skills as part of their
digitalization and/or green transition strategy.
When asked about the success of the actions implemented in the context of digitisation and/or
green transition strategies at VET centres, all the answers were positive. The positive results
were: increased awareness about environmental and digital transitions, with organized
teacher-led initiatives contributing to positive outcomes. Overall, the strategy was successful,
yielding environmental benefits, strong participation, and enhanced educational experiences
Among the weak areas emerged from the responses there are: technological challenges,
infrastructure limitations, resource constraints (time and infrastructure), expertise shortage.

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