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.

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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.
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What’s Inside?

The guide includes:

  1. Introduction –  to the guide and  the EU Dare project.
  2. The Organisation of VET Trainings – Planning your delivery
  3. Pedagogical methods for VET Trainers – Equipping trainers with new approaches to teaching.
  4. Self-learning  A guide on the types and approaches to self-guided learning.
  5. 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)

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.