1. ADULT EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING GRUNDTVIG PROGRAMME Judit Safrany European Commission DG Education and Culture Adult Education, Grundtvig 15 June 2011

2. 2 Adult learning – inclusive concept “Lifelong” + “Lifewide” Learning in all contexts –Formal education –Non-formal learning –Informal learning ‘Adult’ in the broadest sense: –Learning in adult life –Second chance education for those without qualifications Improvement of pathways for adults wishing to learn in order to: –Engage more actively with society (active citizenship) –Develop their cultural / intercultural awareness –Increase their employability by upgrading skills/competences –Regain access to formal education –Fulfil personal aspirations

3. 3 European policy initiatives on adult learning Memorandum on Lifelong Learning (2000) Making a European area of LLL a reality (2001) First Communication specifically on adult learning « It’s never too late to learn » (2006) Action Plan on Adult Learning « It’s always a good time to learn » (2007) Council “Conclusions” May 2008 Commission Staff Working Paper, Action Plan on Adult Learning: Achievements and results (2010) Purpose:To help Member States develop an improved and efficient adult learning sector

4. 4 Action Plan 2007-2010  Analysis of national reforms on adult learning  Improving the quality of provision  Increasing the possibility for adults to achieve a qualification one level higher than before  Validation and recognition of skills and competences  A better and transparent monitoring of the sector Follow-up by working groups and studies

5. 5 Adult learning – Key policy messages Jobs are important – but it’s not just about jobs Stimulating demand / Active outreach / Bringing together learners and learning opportunities / New places of learning (= « Putting the learner at the centre ») Flexible learning, supported by new technology Valuing prior learning Information, guidance and counselling Basic skills Innovative pedagogy, strengthening adult education staff Investing in learning  Strong similarity with the Grundtvig approach

6. 6 Life Long Learning Programme Comenius School education Erasmus Higher education & advanced training Leonardo da Vinci Initial and continuing VET Grundtvig Adult education Transversal programme 4 key activities – Policy development; Language learning; ICT; Dissemination Jean Monnet programme 3 key activities – Jean Monnet Action; European Institutions; European Associations

7. 7 Comenius School education Erasmus Higher education & advanced training Leonardo da Vinci Vocational education and training Grundtvig Adult education ≥ 13% ≥ 40% ≥ 25% ≥ 4%

8. 8 LLP Budget Breakdown 2007-2013  Comenius 1,047 MEURO  Erasmus 3,114 MEURO  Leonardo 1,725 MEURO  Grundtvig 358 MEURO  Transversal 369 MEURO  Jean Monnet 170 MEURO  Operational costs 10 MEURO

9. 9 Strategic Grundtvig objectives  To respond to the educational challenge of an ageing population in Europe  To help provide adults with pathways to improving their knowledge and competences (focus on disadvantaged groups in society)

10. 10 Participating countries 27 EU member States IS, LI, NO TR, HR, CH

11. 11 Who can take part in Grundtvig? All types of organisations with direct or indirect role in AL –Learning providers –Local and regional authorities –NGOs at local, regional or national level –Cultural organisations (museums, libraries etc.) –Prisons, hospitals, homes for senior citizens etc. Everyone working in or with such organisations, e.g.: –Teaching staff –Directors, managers, administrative staff –Guidance and counselling staff –Inspectorate –People working as intermediaries with ethnic minorities –Staff of all kinds at organisations such as hospitals or prisons –Adult learners

12. 12 Centralised actions  Multilateral Projects improving AE systems through the development and transfer of innovation and good practice  Multilateral Networks of experts and organisations working on developing AE, spreading good practices and supporting partnerships - Thematic networks - Project networks  Accompanying measures adult support activities which, though not eligible under the main actions, will contribute to achieving the programme's objectives http://eacea.ec.europa/

13. 13 Decentralised actions  Learning Partnerships  In-Service Training  Visits and Exchanges  Assistantships  Workshops  Senior Volunteering Projects

14. 14 Grundtvig Learning Partnerships  2-year cooperation projects on one or more topics of common interest  LP can focus on learner participation or on management of AE and/or teaching methods  Trainers and learners from at least 3 LLP countries (incl. at least 1 EU Member State)

15. 15 ABOUT 13.500 GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS Over 3000 multinational partnerships

16. 16 Type of organisations

17. 17 47.000 STAFF AND LEARNER MOBILITY IN LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS

18. 18 Individual mobility actions  In-Service Training (for staff, up to 6 weeks)  Visits and Exchanges (for AE staff, up to 12 weeks)  Assistantships (for present or future staff, up to 45 weeks)

19. 19 OVER 11.900 INDIVIDUAL STAFF MOBILITY (plus 2010 estimation: 3.000)

20. 20 Grundtvig In-Service Training  5 working days – 6 weeks  Grundtvig Course Catalogue: http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase

21. 21 Grundtvig Visits and Exchanges Visits for any work-related purpose Uni-directional or part of an exchange between organisations –To improve practical teaching, coaching, counselling, management skills by “job-shadowing”, observation or obtaining information –To teach parts of or whole courses –To provide and/or obtain guidance or expertise for organisations –To attend conferences or seminars –For any category of « staff » at any time of their « career Max. duration: 12 weeks

22. 22 Grundtvig Assistantships  To strengthen the qualification profile of AE staff  To improve the quality of AE provisions in Europe  For any category of « staff » at any time of their « career »  >12 weeks – 45 weeks

23. 23 Senior Volunteering Projects  New learning opportunity for senior citizens  2-year project between local organisations from 2 LLP countries (incl. min. 1 EU MS)  Each organisation should send 2-6 volunteers and host 2-6 volunteers  Mobility of volunteers: 3 – 8 weeks  Volunteers should be adult citizens aged 50 or above

24. 24 Grundtvig Workshops To stimulate increased adult learner mobility Innovative multinational learning experience –Relevant to learners’ personal development and learning needs –Learners from at least 3 countries (incl. host) Workshops of 5-6 days on any subject or theme, in the country of the applicant organisation

25. 25 OVER 3.500 LEARNER MOBILITY IN NEW ACTIONS IN 2009  Over 200 Grundtvig Workshops  Over 80 partner organisations in Senior Volunteering Projects  Over 3.200 adult learners participating in Workshops  Over 400 senior volunteers participating in SV Projects

26. 26 Grundtvig impacts…  Bringing a European dimension to organisations directly involved in adult education  A first taste of Europe for many organisations & learners  Developing sustainable networks of professionals for exchanging experience and improving practice  Enhancing quality through ‘grass-roots’ level cooperation  A test bed for innovation and creativity  Fostering social cohesion and inter-cultural dialogue  Contributing to a Europe of the citizens « Crossing borders, changing lives »

27. 27 Grundtvig Conference GRUNDTVIG, A DECADE OF EUROPEAN INNOVATION IN ADULT LEARNING 26-28 JANUARY 2010 BRUSSELS BACKGROUND DOCUMENT WORKSHOP 8 ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP http://ec.europa.eu/education/grundtvig/doc2160_en.htm

28. 28 Good practice projects in citizenship education European Puzzle: From local and national towards European Citizenship www.ucd.ie/adulted/european_projects/european_puzzle.htm DARE - Democrac SOCCER - Social and citizenship competence recognition and human rights education in Europe www.dare-network.eu The importance of active citizenship for young adults in education and training http://www.sih.lt/en/accyed

29. 29 Good practice projects in citizenship education Raccontare l’Europa (Telling Europe) www.europestories.org SOCCER - Social and citizenship competence recognition www.citizenshipin.eu

30. 30 To find out more about:  the policy framework in education and training  the Lifelong Learning Programme please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.htm Thank you for your attention!