DECLARACIÓN DE POLÍTICA ERASMUS

1. ERASMUS POLICY STATEMENT (EPS) ERASMUS POLICY STATEMENT

Participation in Erasmus+. Describe how you plan to participate in Erasmus+ actions in the future. Explain how they will be implemented in practice at your institution.

Note: The following types of Erasmus+ activities are open to HEIs:

• Key Action 1 (KA1) – Learning mobility of individuals:
  • Mobility project for higher education students and staff
    • Student mobility for studies
    • Student mobility for traineeships
    • Staff mobility for teaching
    • Staff mobility for training
    • Blended intensive programmes
• Key Action 2 (KA2) – Cooperation among organisations and institutions:
  • Partnerships for Cooperation
  • Partnerships for Excellence – European Universities
  • Partnerships for Excellence – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
  • Partnerships for Innovation
  • Alliances for Innovation
•  Key Action 3 (KA3) – Support to policy development and cooperation.
• Jean Monnet Actions

2. Strategy, objectives and impact

What would you like to achieve by participating in the Erasmus+ Programme? Which are the policy objectives you intend to pursue? Describe how the participation fits into your institutional, internationalisation and modernisation strategies.
What is the envisaged impact of the participation on your institution? Explain how you expect the participation to contribute towards achieving the objectives of your institutional strategy. Explain how it will contribute to making your institution more modern and more international. Explain how you expect the participation to contribute to the goal of building a European Education Area.

Note: The objectives should be clear, measureable, realistic and achievable.

3. Indicators

For each objective, define appropriate indicators for measuring achievement (e.g. mobility targets for student/staff mobility, quality of the implementation, support for participants on mobility, increased involvement in cooperation projects, sustainability/long-term impact of projects, etc.). Link the targets to a timeline.
If you change your activities or objectives, please don’t forget to update the EPS on your website and inform your Erasmus+ National Agency.

Participation in Erasmus+

Action 1 (KA1) Learning Mobility of Individuals

We have a strong intention to participate in Erasmus+ actions in the category of Learning Mobility of Individuals, taking advantage of our specialization in vocational training in the agricultural and administrative and financial fields in a region of great livestock importance at the regional and state level. Our objective is to develop mobility projects that allow our students and staff to acquire new skills and knowledge in the agricultural, livestock and agri-food sectors, while exploring and enriching ourselves with the practices and techniques used in other European countries.

In terms of student mobility, we wish to offer our students the opportunity to study at agricultural institutes in other countries, where they can learn about innovative agricultural practices, livestock management techniques and sustainable production systems. This will enable them to acquire knowledge and skills that they can apply in the livestock sector of our region, improving their employability and contributing to the development of agriculture and livestock farming in our region.

Likewise, we are interested in promoting student mobility for internships abroad, where they can stay on European livestock farms to learn first-hand about the best practices in handling different livestock species, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, among others. This will provide them with valuable IES Los Pedroches. EU Grants (ERASMUS ECHE certificate): V1.0 – 15.06.2023, experience and allow them to acquire practical skills that will be highly valued in the livestock job market.

In addition, we consider that the mobility of teachers and support staff is essential to enrich our teaching and promote the transfer of knowledge. We hope to send our staff to European institutions to participate in training programs, exchange good practices and acquire new pedagogical methodologies and agricultural techniques. Likewise, we will be excited to receive teachers and livestock experts from other countries, who can share their knowledge and experiences with our staff, thus enriching our educational work.

In conclusion, our participation in KA1 actions will allow us to strengthen our vocational agricultural training, establish links with leading European institutions in the agricultural and livestock sector, and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable practices in livestock companies in our region. Additionally, we hope that this participation will help us internationalize and position ourselves as a reference center in agricultural training, preparing our students for the current and future challenges of the agri-food sector.

Action 2 (KA2) Cooperation between institutions and organizations Alliances for cooperation.

In this case, the institute will seek to establish collaborations with other educational institutions, organizations or other relevant actors in the field of agricultural and business training. These alliances will allow sharing knowledge, best practices and resources, promoting international cooperation and exchange of experiences. The institute could participate in associations for excellence, which seek to create a network of universities and high-level educational centers to promote academic excellence, research and innovation. Through these associations, IES Los Pedroches could collaborate with other leading institutions in the field of agricultural training to improve the quality of education and encourage student and staff mobility. Alliances for innovation: This collaboration modality focuses on the development of innovative projects and the implementation of advanced practices. Los Pedroches Institute could participate in alliances that seek to improve the quality of education through the exchange of innovative educational approaches, the creation of digital educational resources, the implementation of emerging technologies and the promotion of inclusive education. In addition to the collaboration modalities mentioned, IES Los Pedroches intends to take advantage of its network of collaborating livestock farms in its Dual projects within the framework of Erasmus+ actions.

These collaborating livestock farms can play a fundamental role in cooperation between institutions and organizations, as they can offer practical and enriching learning opportunities for students and institute staff. Through collaboration with these companies, joint projects, student exchanges and study visits can be developed, allowing participants to acquire relevant knowledge and skills in the agricultural sector. In addition, these farms can be part of innovation alliances, contributing their experience and practical knowledge in the implementation of innovative approaches in agricultural training.

For example, they could share sustainable practices, advanced and efficient techniques in the management of native breeds and ecosystems belonging to the LIC (Places of Community Interest) network. To summarize, the Los Pedroches Institute and the network of collaborating livestock farms will become a valuable resource for participation in Erasmus+ actions. Their collaboration will enrich the learning experiences of students, promote knowledge transfer and foster innovation in the field of agricultural training.

Strategy, objectives and impact

Our participation in the Erasmus+ Program has as its main objective to expand learning opportunities, personal and professional development for our students, teaching and non-teaching staff. By participating in the program, we aim to achieve the following objectives:

1. Encourage international mobility. We want to provide our students with the opportunity to have an experience abroad, enriching their intercultural knowledge, improving their language skills and expanding their academic and professional perspectives.
2. Improve educational quality. Through participation in cooperation projects and mobility of our teaching staff, we aim to exchange best practices, share knowledge and collaborate with educational institutions from other countries. This contributes to the improvement of the educational quality of our institution and ballows us to be aware of the latest pedagogical trends and approaches.
3. Promote inclusion and diversity. Erasmus+ offers us the opportunity to host students and staff from other countries, enriching our educational community and promoting cultural diversity. Through interaction with different cultures, we promote inclusion, mutual respect and intercultural understanding.
4. Strengthen international cooperation. Participation in the program allows us to establish lasting collaborations and strengthen cooperation with educational institutions from other countries. This may include joint research projects, exchange of best practices and development of joint academic IES Los Pedroches. EU Grants (ERASMUS ECHE certificate): V1.0 – 15.06.2023, programs.

We consider that the inclusion of participation in the program in our institutional, internationalization and modernization strategies expressed in our Educational Project 2021 and available on the web at https://ieslospedroches.com/documentos/proyecto_educativo.pdf aligns with our strategic objectives of providing a quality education, promoting internationalization and encouraging mobility and diversity in our educational community.

Through the program, we can strengthen our international dimension by establishing links with institutions from other countries, sharing experiences and knowledge, and developing joint projects. This contributes to enriching our educational offer and improving the quality of our programs.

Additionally, participating in the Erasmus+ Program provides us with the opportunity to be at the forefront of educational and pedagogical trends, as well as promoting innovation and modernization in our institution. Collaboration with other institutions exposes us to new ideas, methodologies, and approaches that we can incorporate into our educational practice.

Therefore, we can conclude that participation in the Erasmus+ Program allows us to achieve our objectives of promoting mobility, improving educational quality, promoting inclusion and strengthening international cooperation. Furthermore, it integrates into our institutional, internationalization, and modernization strategies, driving our vision of offering a quality and globally-oriented education.

Translation: Participation in the Erasmus+ Program will have a significant impact on our institution, and we hope it will contribute in the following ways to achieving the objectives of our Center Plan and Educational Project:

1. Improvement of educational quality: Participation in cooperation and mobility projects for teaching staff will allow us to exchange knowledge and good practices with educational institutions from other countries. This will enrich our teaching methods, promote pedagogical innovation, and improve the quality of our educational programs.
2. Internationalization: Through participation, we hope to strengthen our international dimension and promote internationalization in our institution. The mobility of our students and staff, as well as international collaborations, will allow us to develop a global mindset, expand our network of international contacts, and foster cultural diversity in our educational environment.
3. Modernization: Participation will allow us to keep up to date with the latest educational trends and approaches in Europe. Through collaboration with institutions from other countries, we hope to acquire new knowledge and skills, as well as implement technological and pedagogical innovations in the institute. This will help us to have a more modern and cutting-edge pedagogical identity. Regarding building a European Education Area, we hope that our participation will contribute through the following points:
   1. Exchange of good practices: Participation will allow us to share our best practices and learn from other educational institutions in Europe. This will contribute to the construction of a common body of knowledge and the improvement of educational quality throughout Europe.
   2. Promotion of mobility: Thanks to the mobility of our students and staff, we will be contributing to the construction of a more integrated and accessible European Education Area. Mobility fosters collaboration, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between European countries, thus strengthening ties and cooperation in the educational field.
   3. Transfer of competences and knowledge: By participating in the program, we hope to acquire competences and knowledge that we can transfer to other actors in the education system, both at the regional, national, and European levels. This will contribute to the exchange of experiences and the continuous improvement of education in Europe. In summary, we hope that our participation in the Erasmus+ Program will have a significant impact on our institution by improving educational quality, promoting internationalization, fostering modernization, and contributing to the construction of a European Education Area in a clear, measurable, realistic, and achievable way through the use of self-evaluation indicators of our own design that we will characterize throughout the document. Indicators Thus, for the following objectives, the planned indicators are proposed 1 Improvement of educational quality, 2- Internationalization, IES Los Pedroches. EU Grants (ERASMUS ECHE certificate): V1.0 – 15.06.2023. 3- Modernization, 4- Construction of a European space.

Indicators

1. For the first objective:
   1. Number of educational programs updated and implemented based on best practices acquired during participation in the program.
      • Quality evaluations conducted by students who participated in mobilities and cooperation programs.
      • Number of teachers trained in innovative educational methodologies.
      • Number of research and educational development projects based on experience gained in the
        program.
      • Temporal line: These indicators should be measured continuously during participation in the program, with periodic evaluations and tracking of results.
   2. For the institution’s internationalization:
      • Number of students participating in mobility programs.
      • Number of cooperation agreements established with educational institutions from other countries.
      • Participation in international events and transnational cooperation projects.
      • Number of foreign students and staff integrated into IES Los Pedroches.
      • Temporal line: These indicators should be measured annually, following progress in the number of participants in mobilities and international collaborations.
   3. In terms of modernization:
      • Implementation of new technologies and educational tools in the teaching-learning process of our faculty.
      • Number of pedagogical innovation projects developed and applied.
      • Satisfaction evaluations of staff and students regarding advances in the modernization of IES Los Pedroches. This indicator needs to be quantified in the medium term, with continuous monitoring of technology implementation.
   4. Building a European space:
      • Number of participants in transnational cooperation projects.
      • Evaluation of long-term impact of projects on the educational community and Los Pedroches.
      • Number of events and activities that promote exchange and collaboration at the European level.Final consideration: These indicators are examples and can be adapted according to the specific
        characteristics and goals of IES Los Pedroches through the contribution of its collegiate participation
        bodies; in particular, the School Council, the Direction, and the annual self-assessments facilitated by
        the Educational Project.