Practical teaching and learning

The Project

The Practical Learning at Remote in the Transport Sector (PraLe) project will test new practical teaching and learning methods in the transport profession. Testing harnesses the potential of digital technology in an innovative way that enables learning via remote and network connections.

January 2022
Project start and first kick-off meeting (Finland)
January 2022
April-June 2022
Collection of answers to the project survey
April-June 2022
October 2022
Project survey results ready (R1)

Result 1: Current State of Distance and Online Teaching

A comprehensive analysis of the existing landscape of distance and online teaching for truck and bus driver competencies. This result highlighted challenges and opportunities in implementing remote learning methods, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Result 1 (en) Result 1 (nl) Result 1 (fr) Result 1 (pl) Result 1 (fi)
October 2022
October 2022
Second project meeting (Belgium)
October 2022
January-February 2023
The second result of the project (R2) is completed

Result 2: Innovating New Forms of Distance Learning

Development of the Road Map tool, a dynamic guide outlining practical skills and responsibilities of truck and bus drivers. Focusing on incorporating modern digital technologies, Result 2 aims to facilitate independent learning through innovative methods and technology integration.

Result 2 (en) Result 2 (nl) Result 2 (fr) Result 2 (pl) Result 2 (fi) Result 2 Remote Technologies Result 2 tool selection Summary
January-February 2023
March 2023
Project's third meeting (PL)
March 2023
June 2023
LTT section (Finland)
June 2023
October-November 2023
The third result of the project (R3) is completed

Result 3: Practical Work Task Testing

Testing and validation of 2-3 practical training units using various remote implementation methods. This result provide insights into the effectiveness of distance learning materials and assessment tools, fostering inclusion and preventing dropouts.

Result 3 (en) Result 3 (nl) Result 3 (fr) Result 3 (pl) Result 3 (fi)
October-November 2023
November 2023
The project's fourth result (R4) is completed

Result 4: Handbook for Independent Learning

Creation of a handbook offering guidelines for independent learning of main work tasks for truck and bus drivers. The result also include recommendations for vocational schools in the transport sector to digitize training, emphasizing accessibility and remote learning approaches.

Result 4 (en) Result 4 (nl) Result 4 (fr) Result 4 (pl) Result 4 (fi)
November 2023
November-December 2023
Final events at partner countries
November-December 2023
November-December 2023
Final meeting (Finland)
November-December 2023
December 2023
The project ends
December 2023
Remote learning

Project objectives

The main goal of the PraLe project is to develop new education in the transport sector by integrating methods in which students practice practical work independently using ICT solutions and remote and network connections. In the PraLe project, we want to gather and utilize the best experiences in teaching distance learning and practical skills. Secondly, we want to create a cost-effective, training-enhancing and environmentally friendly training implementation model that allows practical skills to be practiced independently and remotely.

Results

1.

The first result is a comprehensive survey-based study of the level of distance and online implementation of truck and bus driver training, as well as core competency training and all that is still missing (and why) about distance and online learning.

The fourth result is a handbook for the independent learning of the main tasks of a truck and bus driver as a distance and online implementation, as well as recommendations for vocational schools in the transport sector to digitize education in this field.

2.

The second result is the Road Map “script” for some of the most important hands-on skills and job responsibilities for truck and bus drivers. It presents a plan for how these skills can be learned independently using remote connections. In addition, RoadMap takes into account the assessment of learning and acquired competencies.

3.

The third result is to ensure the effectiveness of remote and network implementation in the implementation of practical training, acquisition of competence and development. The result of testing can change attitudes towards distance and online learning and contribute to the adoption of new technologies.

 

4.

The fourth result is a handbook for the independent learning of the main tasks of a truck and bus driver as a distance and online implementation, as well as recommendations for vocational schools in the transport sector to digitize education in this field.