The EU-DARE VET Trainer’s Toolkit…

Empowering Educators in the Agri-Sector

The toolkit is made up of a VET Trainer’s Guide & the EU Dare Curriculum

Welcome to the EU-DARE VET Trainer’s Guide – your essential resource for enhancing agricultural education and empowering smallholders in rural Europe.

Designed specifically for educators in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, this guide complements our comprehensive 10-module agroecology course. It equips trainers with the tools, strategies, and knowledge to adapt their teaching approaches, making learning more effective, practical, and aligned with the unique needs of the agri-sector.

Why the VET Trainer’s Guide?

Agricultural education is evolving to address the challenges of sustainability, food security, and community development. Our guide ensures VET educators are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling them to:

Deliver engaging and impactful lessons in agroecology.
Foster connections between agroecological practices and rural community development.
Support learners in applying practical agroecological systems that drive sustainable outcomes.
Use the EU Dare platform in the best possible way for their individual needs.

What’s Inside?

The guide includes:

Introduction – to the guide and the EU Dare project.
The Organisation of VET Trainings – Planning your delivery
Pedagogical methods for VET Trainers – Equipping trainers with new approaches to teaching.
Self-learning – A guide on the types and approaches to self-guided learning.
Practical tips – A guide on how to use the EU Dare platform and its content for individual educational needs.

View/ Download the VET Guides below:

Guide Translated Downloads (PDF)

The EU-DARE Curriculum…

Welcome to the EU-DARE Curriculum – a carefully designed resource created to support VET educators in delivering impactful and relevant agroecology training using the EU Dare Course.

What is the EU-DARE Curriculum?

The curriculum serves as a structured guide, breaking down each of the 10-course modules to provide:

Detailed Content Overviews – A clear roadmap of what each module covers.
Defined Learning Outcomes – Specific skills and knowledge learners will acquire.
Practical Relevance – Insights into how the content connects to real-world challenges and opportunities in the agri-sector.

How Does the Curriculum Complement the Online Course?

While the online course delivers a comprehensive learning experience for smallholders, the curriculum acts as a toolkit for VET educators, helping them:

Plan and structure their teaching more effectively.
Align their methods with key learning objectives.
Deliver engaging and practical lessons tailored to their audience.

How the EU Dare Trainers Toolkit will help?

Module-by-Module Breakdown – Explore the three macro areas: Introduction to Agroecology, the Link Between Agroecology and the Community, and Practical Agroecological Systems.
Teaching Tools and Tips – Ready-to-use resources to enhance delivery.
Flexibility and Adaptability – Designed to fit diverse teaching contexts within the agri-sector.

View/ Download the Curriculum below:

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Curriculum Translated Downloads (PDF)

Start Transforming Agricultural Education Today – Access the toolkit Today and begin your journey to shaping the next generation of agroecological leaders!!!

The EU-DARE VET Trainer’s Toolkit (VET Trainer’s Guide & Curriculum) is more than a resource; it’s a pathway to creating a sustainable future for European smallholders. Equip yourself with the knowledge, structure, and resources to transform how agroecology is taught and applied. Together, we can drive sustainable change in rural European communities.