A Memorandum on Lifelong Learning

Why have a memorandum? Lisbon and Feira Defining Lifelong Learning Making LLL a guiding principle Member State responsibility Commission Report 2001

The structure of the Memorandum Section 2 - Promoting active citizenship and employability Section 3 - A new approach to education and training Section 4 - A framework for debate - the 6 key messages Section 5 - Mobilising resources for lifelong learning

Lifelong Learning - Time for Action Why is the debate so urgent? Knowledge-based society and economy - increasing skills gaps and mismatches Changing production, trade and investment patterns A complex social and political world Promoting active citizenship Promoting employability

Developments to date 1996 European Year of Lifelong Learning Community education, training and youth programmes Luxembourg process Lisbon and Feira conclusions G8 Cologne Charter OECD

“All-purposeful learning activity, undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competence” Learning “from cradle to grave” “Lifewide Learning” - non-formal and informal learning Promotion of active citizenship, social inclusion and employability Defining Lifelong Learning

Implementing Lifelong Learning In tegrated policies Partnerships Merging education and training structures

Six key messages New basic skills Investment in Human Resources Innovation in teaching and learning Valuing learning Guidance and information Bringing learning closer to home

Key message 1- New basic skills for all The Lisbon conclusions - IT skills - Foreign languages - Technological culture - Entrepreneurship - Social skills Learning how to learn Renewal and updating of skills

Key message 2 - More Investment in Human Resources Promoting transparency Culture of shared responsibility Individual incentives - learning accounts, subsidised study leave and rights to training opportunities Role of Social Partners - Framework agreements - More flexible working arrangements

Key message 3 - Innovation in teaching and learning User-oriented learning systems - new learner groups and new settings Teaching methods and integrating ICT- based technology Professional role of teachers and trainers Educating and training practitioners

Key message 4 - Valuing learning Meeting the demand for recognised learning Increasing transparency Raising the value of non-formal and informal learning by wider involvement of the relevant parties Promotion of Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL)

Key message 5 - Guidance and information Continuous and “holistic” provision Local accessibility to networks of expertise A proactive approach “Brokerage” in the information labyrinth Identifying opportunities in the EU area

Key message 6 - Bringing learning closer to home The potential of ICT in reaching isolated localities Lifelong learning as the driver for local and regional regeneration Learning centres in everyday locations

Initiatives at European Level Council report on Europe’s education systems eLearning initiative Database on Learning Opportunities European CV Action Plan for Mobility Transparency of Qualifications Action Plan to promote Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness (BEST)

Mobilising resources for Lifelong Learning Action programmes - SOCRATES II, LEONARDO DA VINCI II, YOUTH Employment guidelines and recommendations Use of the European Structural Funds Use of the Research Framework Programme

Consultation and Follow-up to the Memorandum Consultation process in Member States between now and mid-2001, close to citizens and involving key actors Collection and analysis of outcomes Consultation of EP, ESC, Committee of the Regions and the Social Partners Continued development of indicators and benchmarks, and identification of good practices

Autumn Commission report on Lifelong Learning Specific objectives Concrete points for action Benchmarks for implementing a lifelong learning strategy