Practical Tools for Developing Transversal Skills in Vocational Education and Training

Leire Escajedo San Epifanio is a Professor at the Faculty of Labour Relations and Social Work, University of the Basque Country, Spain. She has a bachelor’s and PhD in Law, and a PhD in Biological Sciences. She is also trained in Psychology and Career Coaching. Since 2010, part of her professional life has been devoted to innovative educational projects and consultancy work on the subject, while also providing teacher training courses at different academic levels (Higher Education; Vocational Training; Primary and Secondary Education). She has experience in case-, problem- and project-based learning.

Igor Filibi is a Research Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication, University of the Basque Country, Spain. He has a bachelor’s in Political Science and Sociology, and a PhD in International Relations. He is a specialist in European integration, and in his professional activity he has devoted special attention to the development of transversal competences for students of different academic levels and teacher training. He has experience in the design and implementation of active learning processes, such as: simulations and role-playing games; gamification for learning; and learning based on challenges and problems.