Lifelong Learning Programme 2007 – 2013 GRUNDTVIG and the GRUNDTVIG Workshops © NA beim BIBB
The Lifelong Learning Programme It is an educational programme of the European Union Grundtvig, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci and Comenius are all parts of it All programmes are co-financed by the European Union (European Commission) Within the Grundtvig programme, there are 9 actions. Workshops are of one of those actions
Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783-1872) Danish theologian, philosopher, politician and pedagogue Founder of the Scandinavian adult education centres Coined the idea of lifelong learning for all
Global aims – GRUNDTVIG… …supports learners, teachers and organisations involved in general adult education …offers opportunities for adults to develop their personal abilities and their knowledge …promotes education in our society …sustains mobility and exchange within Europe
Specific targets – GRUNDTVIG aims at… …increasing the mobility of European citizens …supporting people at risk, discriminated or marginalised people in our society …promoting intercultural learning and exchange … strengthening the cooperation among adult education institutions on a European level
Which countries can participate in the Programme? 27 EU countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, France, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Romania, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Austria, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta und Cyprus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein Turkey Croatia Switzerland
Workshops AIMS: Offer a learning opportunity for adults of many countries Create a space for personal experiences and exchange Develop own knowledge and abilities in a group Enjoy learning lifelong learning
GRUNDTVIG supports new learning paths and Europe!!