Το ευρωπαϊκό πλαίσιο αναφοράς ικανοτήτων «GreenComp» ως εργαλείο υποστήριξης της μάθησης για την πράσινη μετάβαση, στην επαγγελματική εκπαίδευση
The European Competence Framework «GreenComp» as a supporting tool for learning for the green transition, in Vocational Education

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Πλαίσιο ικανοτήτων GreenComp ; Πράσινη μετάβαση ; Επαγγελματικό λύκειο ; Ετοιμότητα εκπαιδευτικώνAbstract
Under the pressure of climate change and problems stemming from the dominant consumption model of the economy, the European Green Deal was formed, a development policy aiming at the transition of the economy to the green era. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is considered a very important agent of the changes required for this transition and the role of VET teachers is a catalyst. However, the readiness of Vocational Lyceum teachers to create learning opportunities for the Green Transition is not known. In the present research, the European competence framework “GreenComp” is used to investigate the motivation of VET teachers, as a dimension of their readiness, based on the expectancy-value theory. The sample consisted of 173 teachers from the departments of Agriculture-Food & Environment, Administration - Economics and Engineering, of Vocational High Schools from all the geographical regions of Greece. The research results highlighted the GreenComp sustainability competencies for which the teachers in the sample reported the lowest ability beliefs, the lowest interest, and high associated costs. We also identified the competencies for which the teachers' answers regarding motivation showed a statistically significant difference depending on the VET field they teach in, their educational experience, their training in sustainability issues, their experience in innovative pedagogies and the location of the school unit. Although the results of the research cannot be generalized for the population of teachers of the VET fields under consideration, the research methodology could contribute to identifying the needs of VET teachers, on which to base the design of targeted professional development programs and support of their work, so that VET can respond effectively to its role in the green transition.