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Competence oriented open learning for disadvantaged learners

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COOL_Context_Analysis_Pattern
The context analysis is an instrument to describe the context of a learning project. 

COOL_Competence_Framework
The COOL Competence Framework is a derived cluster of four areas based on different theories of competence. Based on the results of the mapping phase, the partnership developed the competence framework along the following clusters: Identifying ideas and opportunities, Design thinking, Validation, Open learning.

COOL_Planning_Pattern
This planning and documentation template refers to the open training/learning offers and projects developed and implemented in COOL. It is a toolbox for planning and documentation.

COOL_Informal_Learning_Patterns
How can informal (“unplanned”) learning be improved without making it too “formalised”? The informal learning patterns were developed as a planning tool to counter the “instructional design patterns” used in formal learning.

COOL_Catalogue_Assessment_Methods
This catalogue provides an overview of possible methods that can be used to assess the development of core competences in learners.

COOL_platform
The COOL platform is an open source based learning platform that facilitates blended learning and seamlessly combines e-learning and validation.

COOL_CPD_Documentation
After the development phase, the partnership organised a 4-day training course, embedded in a self-learning and follow-up phase, which was attended by 18 AE trainers and facilitators. The documentation presents the main elements of the four-day course.

COOL_pilot_report_stories
This document contains narrative reports written by trainers and facilitators who undertook a learning project.

COOL_C2_Documentation
One initiative within COOL was the C2 Learning Activity, a special ‘mobility learning’ approach involving disadvantaged learners. The documentation presents the main elements of the course and the feedback gathered