The Toolbox describes self-directed learning as didactic concept as it has been jointly elaborated by the partners in this project. It reflects the situation and understanding of the partners and their ideas of teaching and learning on which this concept is based. It describes the organisational aspects of SDL, the role of the trainers as tutors, provides links and is illustrated by cases of good practice.

The Guidelines reflect the background of self-directed learning and comprise theoretical and conceptual aspects as well as the consideration of Gender Mainstreaming, Diversity Management and target group oriented aspects.

The project also addresses another issue which is indirectly related to new learning approach: “How can innovative project results be transferred into the funded training mainstream?” To contribute to the implementation of self-directed learning into regular trainings the partnership elaborated an analysis of European tender specifications .

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