1. Socrates The EU Education Programme Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

2. British Council Judith Hemery Director Schools and Teachers Division Sue Ling Director Socrates Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

3. Different Players Socrates European Commission: - Policy review and development - Evaluation - Liaison with National Agencies - Centralised actions Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

4. Different Players Socrates Technical Assistance Office Administration relating to centralised projects excluding finance Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

5. Different Players Socrates National Agencies - promotion - guidance - dissemination - management of decentralised actions Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

6. AIMS Encourage co-operation in education across Europe Raise standards in education through the European dimension Support & promote innovation & the exchange of good practice Support foreign language learning Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

7. An overview All levels and sectors of education 2000-2006 Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

8. An overview 31 countries: –15 EU Member States and 3 EEA Countries –12 Accession countries –Turkey: preparatory measures 2003 Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

9. Activities Transnational projects Teaching & training materials, methodologies and courses Training and mobility for educational staff Pupil/student mobility Awareness-raising activities Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

10. Eight Actions Comenius - schools Erasmus - higher education Grundtvig - adult education and lifelong learning Lingua - foreign languages Minerva - ICT/ODL Observation & Innovation (Arion) Accompanying Measures Joint Actions - with Leonardo and Youth Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

11. Decentralised Actions Collaborative projects with the active involvement of learners Professional development opportunities: – short courses – study visits – work placements Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

12. Decentralised Actions Managed by National Agencies: – advice – selection – contracts – grants – monitoring & evaluation Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

13. Centralised Actions Large scale collaborative projects Transferable outcomes Multiplier potential Managed by European Commission: - selection - contracts - grants Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

14. Comenius Comenius 1 - School Partnerships Comenius 2 - Training of teachers Comenius 3 - Networks Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

15. School Projects Minimum 3 eligible countries Collaborative work on joint projects with cross-curricular focus Nursery schools to further education (ages 3-20+) Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

16. School Projects Up to 3 years Several class groups Active involvement of pupils in planning, organisation & evaluation of the project Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

17. Case Study - School and its natural environment UK, Spain, Finland, Flemish-speaking Belgium and Greece Exchange of information on their local environments by primary school pupils Whole-school approach 5-7 yr. old pupils - water in the home 8-10 yr. old pupils - seasonal changes, local animals & plants, weather & local geography. Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

18. Language Projects 2 schools in partnership Joint project using target language(s) Pupils/students 14-25 years 2-week exchanges for face-to- face project work Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

19. Language Projects 1 year Bilingual end product - e.g.magazine, drama production Priority to least widely used least taught languages (LWULT) Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

20. Case Study - Trainee Journalists France and UK Students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds involved in international exchange for the first time Two-week exchange focussing on the production of a bilingual newspaper Dramatic improvement in language skills Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

21. School Development Projects Aim - improve school management through sharing practice Minimum of 3 eligible countries All types of school covering the full age range Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

22. School Development Projects School managers & teaching staff Up to 3 years Topics - school management issues Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

23. School Development Projects Examples: Anti-bullying strategies Equal opportunities: boys/girls Health education Pupils with special educational needs Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

24. Case Study- Developing Modules for Citizenship UK, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Austria Schools with pupils aged 11-16 Different cultural traditions, citizenship and ways of combating xenophobia explored Development of resource materials on video and CD-ROM to support the teaching of citizenship Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

25. Benefits of Comenius Projects Communication Skills: – competence in literacy & ICT – language skills Confidence & self esteem Motivation Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

26. Benefits of Comenius Projects Awareness of citizenship issues and the wider Europe Enhancing the curriculum Cultural awareness Staff development Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

27. Funding Preparatory visits Project development Project meetings Teacher exchange Headteacher study visits Pupil exchange - Language Projects Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

28. Elements of Good Project Application Realistic objectives (not too ambitious!) Detailed workplan & budget clearly related to workplan Integrated into curriculum Active involvement of pupils Support of school management Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

29. Elements of Good Project Application Age-appropriate tasks for pupils Evidence of collaborative approach to partnership activity Effective co-ordination Clear monitoring, evaluation and dissemination plans Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

30. Starting out….. PartBase - http://partbase.eupro.se Windows on the World - http://www.wotw.org.uk Contact seminars Partner finding: Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

31. Starting out….. – Preparatory Visits – Deadline - 1 March – Further details: http://europa.eu.int/comm/educ ation/socrates.html Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

32. Comenius 2.1 Teacher Training - Joint Projects Partnerships: minimum 3 countries Outcomes: - Training materials - Courses - Curricula Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

33. Comenius 2.2 Training Courses Multilateral groups 1 - 4 weeks Grants: travel, subsistence & fees Language Courses – Language Skills – Methodology Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

34. Comenius 2.2 Training Courses General courses –Developing a European Dimension –Cultural Heritage & Identity –Environmental Education –Mentoring as a learning tool –Strategies for inclusion Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

35. Comenius 2.2 Training Courses Comenius Course Database: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/ socrates/comenius/activities/comenius2.html Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

36. Comenius 2.2 Comenius Assistants Prospective language teachers Support for European dimension across curriculum Authentic presence from another European Country - culture, language, perspectives 3 - 8 Months Resource available free to schools Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

37. Grundtvig Promotes co-operation between adult learners and their tutors Supports a range of co-operation projects and professional development opportunities Aims to improve availability, accessibility and quality of adult learning and teaching Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

38. Adult Education Anyone over the age of 25 Anyone between 16-24 not in initial education Any type of organisation working with these target groups Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

39. Grundtvig 1 Joint projects e.g.: –teaching and learning materials –assessment tools –awareness-raising activities Direct involvement of adult learners in project activity Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

40. Case Study -Parent Education Programme 8 countries Improvement of parenting skills Learning materials - 10 modules in 5 languages Tested by 100 parents in each partner country Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

41. Grundtvig 2 Smaller-scale, “grass roots” projects Non-formal, community-based adult education sectors Centred on adult learners and trainers, enabling joint work on topics of shared interest Practical outcomes e.g. websites, newsletters, exhibitions, displays Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

42. Case Study - Overcoming Social Exclusion through Learning UK, Italy, Austria and Sweden Comparing and exchanging good practice in teaching and working with marginalised groups Targeting learners at risk of developing mental health difficulties Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

43. Grundtvig 3 Professional development opportunities for adult education staff Courses, placements, exchanges Themes include: citizenship, foreign languages, Traveller education, European dimension Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

44. Grundtvig 3 Course duration: 1-4 weeks Funding : –travel –subsistence –course fees Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

45. Grundtvig 4 Networks relating to lifelong learning sharing good practice, disseminating innovation and encouraging new projects At least 6 institutions in at least 6 countries No involvement of National Agencies Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

46. Case Study - Collect and Share 12 partners across Europe Promotes good practice and innovation via museums and galleries, stimulating informal and autonomous learning Uses networks of museums to disseminate outcomes, runs conferences and is developing a website Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

47. Lingua Lingua 1 - awareness-raising activities; promoting access to language-learning opportunities Lingua 2 - development of language teaching and assessment tools Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

48. Case Study - Language Resource Centres Develop network of Language Resource centres sharing expertise across 13 European countries Expand access to new languages & new services e.g. ODL & new media Produce Good Practice Guide & support an electronic network of LRCs. Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

49. Case Study -Bulgarian for Foreigners CD ROM, videos, audio cassettes, a text book and a web site as an integrated Bulgarian language package Aimed at speakers of English, German, French, Flemish and Czech Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

50. Minerva Surveys and analysis of the use of ICT in education and ODL Developing ICT/ODL-based learning tools, materials & curricula Assessing the impact of ICT-based learning / ODL Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

51. Case Study - Virtual Environments in Schools Potential of Virtual Environments in Schools to enhance curricula in schools Teacher training modules produced Web site developed to disseminate outcomes Transnational network of teachers, trainees and researchers across Europe established Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

52. Centralised Projects Application Cycle Partner finding: – Contact Seminar – Arion Study Visit – http://siu.no/socpart Preparatory Visits Pre-applications: 1 November (except Comenius 2.1) Full application: 1 March Project start: 1 October Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

53. Centralised Projects Features of a Good Application Detailed planning Project aim clear and relevant to target group Needs analysis taken place Target group clearly defined Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

54. Centralised Projects Features of a Good Application Balanced partnerships: –geography –expertise –range of institutions –allocation of tasks Budget consistent with work plan Costs appropriate to size of project Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

55. Centralised Projects Features of a Good Application Project management well- planned and sustainable Effective dissemination strategy Outcomes transferable to other users Strategy for monitoring & evaluation Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

56. Arion One week multinational study visits 22 set themes Exchange of knowledge, ideas, experience. Opportunity for contacts Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

57. Arion Target group - ‘multipliers’ –headteachers (principals) –inspectors –local and national decision makers –teacher trainers Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

58. Arion Examples of Study Visit Themes School leadership Information & communication technology Special educational needs Language teaching Quality assurance Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt

59. Other Actions Accompanying Measures: activities supporting other Actions Joint Actions: with Leonardo da Vinci and Youth Heremy and Ling Socrates The EU Education Programme http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/egitim/socrates/hemeryj/uk.ppt