1. 2003 LFS ad hoc module on lifelong learning
ETS WG, January 2004
Agenda Items 9
document ETS09.01

2. Quality evaluation of 2003 ad hoc module on lifelong learning Work programme
Phase A Analysis of national instruments
used for LLL data collection
Phase B Quality of data collected
Phase C Substantive results
Phase D Final report
Doc ETS-09.01

3. PHASE A Analysis of national instruments for LLL data
collection _ TIMETABLE
Tasks
EUROSTAT
Date
COUNTRIES 1
Will ask for countries LLL
questionnaires and instructions
Will send LLL
questionnaires and
instructions 2
Will prepare the Module
Evaluation Grid
Will fill in the
Module Evaluation
Grid 3
Will prepare few tables to be
filled out by countries using
main variables
Will analyse and fill
out pre-defined tables 4
Will ask for a self evaluation
concerning methods of data
collection.
Will send a 2/3 pages
report, underlining
main problems.

5. Module Evaluation Grid objectives
To collect information on foreseen problems
To establish a standardized approach for bilateral contacts with countries
(DOC. ETS-09.01, Annex 2 )

6. TAUGHT HOURS PER ACTIVITY
Duration in number of taught hours for taught activity. Only time spent
during the previous 12 months should be included
Does the questionnaire make clear that only time spent during last 12 months has to be included ?
YES NO Ambivalent
If NO or Ambivalent, please describe the difference: ………………
Does the questionnaire make clear that only hours of instruction should be considered (excl. time for homework, travelling, etc.)?
YES NO Ambivalent
If NO or Ambivalent, please describe the difference:………………
In case of a high non-response rate to this question (> 10%), could you find some reasons linked to national specificity or unclear formulation of the question? ……………………………………….
Please provide suggestions to improve this question in future……..

13. PHASE B Quality of data collected _ TIMETABLE
Tasks
EUROSTAT
Date
COUNTRIES 1
Will submit LLL data 2
Will provide Country Report
1.6.04 3
Will prepare the Provisional Report on data quality
Will comment on the Report

14. PHASE C Substantive results _ TIMETABLE
Tasks
EUROSTAT
Date
COUNTRIES 1
Will prepare provisional data for dissemination (SIF)
Will comment on it 2
Will prepare final data and indicators for SIF

15. PHASE D Final Evaluation report _TIME TABLE
Tasks
EUROSTAT
Date
COUNTRIES 1
Will prepare a draft for the Final Report
Will comment on it 2
Will prepare the Final Report