Making Education Work

Who is this course designed for?

This course is tailored for agri-education professionals who aspire to deliver more engaging and impactful education. It offers practical methods and stimulates critical thinking on how to improve education programs, incorporate entrepreneurship, and ensure a smooth transition to the labor market. Whether you are a teacher, curriculum developer, or education manager, this program will empower you to make a significant impact on your students’ readiness for future challenges.

What’s included in this course?

When your course begins, you will be invited our online learning environment ‘Learningstone’. You will also join a Whatsapp group dedicated to your cohort. Each week you will explore a module online at your own pace. You will learn new concepts through short texts, audio content and videos. Exercises enable you practice what you learn and receive feedback from your trainers and peers. We also organise weekly, interactive online session. There our trainers will guide you to start applying new skills to your professional life .

A face-to-face training is also included in most of our courses. Training days follow a packed schedule of classroom sessions, field visits and group assignments. The tuition fee covers your course materials alongside lunch and snacks on training days. Accommodation, travel, visa costs, other meals and additional costs you might face are not included.

Scholarships are occasionally available for select courses. Check out our FAQs to find out more!

The Program

Block 1: Designing Practice-Based Education

Explore tools for designing experiential and interactive learning programs. Design interdisciplinary, practical, skill-based education. Learn to design curricula that align with the world of work and equip students with skills the labor-market demands.

Block 2: Delivering Practice-Based Education

Master the art of delivering powerful explanations that stick and facilitate practical learning. You will learn to use practical exercises to reinforce learning and to harvest learning outcomes. Develop engaging teaching strategies that bring classroom knowledge to life.

Block 3: Motivating Students and Managing Classroom Dynamics

Gain techniques to inspire students, manage challenging classroom dynamics, and provide constructive feedback. Create a positive and motivating learning environment that fosters student engagement and success.

Block 4: Connecting to the Labor Market

Learn to map key actors and build partnerships with industry stakeholders. Strong connections with the labor market nurture employable graduates. Learn how to facilitate effective internships and incorporate life skills into your programs. The course will help you foster an entrepreneurial mindset in your students.

Block 5: Reforming education

Learn to conduct tracer studies to learn about the effectiveness of your programs. Receive guidance in the process of adjusting curricula and smoothly integrating sustainability and entrepreneurship competences. better prepare your graduates to contribute to food security and climate adaptation without reinventing your courses from scratch.