The 157 VET experts consulted in the project countries provided relevant inputs to the QUALITAS team. Some of their answers are:
Please rate your level of competence in teaching value creation
4,6 (Up to 7 balls)
How important do you consider value creation teaching and learning to be in VET schools?
6,2 (Up to 7 balls)
Please provide a definition of value creation in your own words
“Value is a positive result that we strive to achieve in order to offer better opportunities to do something necessary for ourselves, others, society, the environment, and the world. We are happy and satisfied about that.”
“Value creation is a process, where by influence of society, economy, politics etc. individuals or groups do or make something that would be wanted by community (local or wider).”
“Value creation for me is taking your learned values and basic values and reflecting them into your life and work. Values should mainly focus on personal growth, contributing to society and education.”
“It is something where all my actions are based on.”
“It is something where you create something that benefits not only yourself but also others, impacting people beyond just yourself. Additionally, it involves generating new ideas and experiences that enhance the well-being of others or add value to products or services.”
How do you see value creation as relevant to Vocational Education and Training (VET)?
“Very important, because through value creation, students can be guided to see society’s problems, bottlenecks, and solutions can be found by discussing them together.”
“Teachers have a role of creating values through educating students to be responsible and active members of society; teachers also take part in different events which aim to promote acception of multiculturality and diversity, while preserving ones’ identity and cultural heritage.”
How would you define value creation in the context of VET training?
“A process of educating students with necessary knowledge to contribute to their communities, country and wider society in terms of economy, politics and culture.”
“Value creation involves designing education and training programs that not only meet current market needs but also equip learners with the skills to thrive in an ever-evolving economy, while fostering social and economic development.”
What challenges do you anticipate facing when teaching or implementing value creation in your VET courses?
“Teaching or implementing value creation in vocational education and training (VET) courses can be highly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges. Anticipating these challenges and planning solutions can help educators effectively incorporate these concepts.”
“To understand it myself.”