1. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Participation of Lithuania in implementation of EU Education and Training program 2010 Ričardas Ališauskas Ministry of Education and Science of Lithuania

2. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Facing the challenge The Lisbon strategy for growth and employment Report from the High Level Group chaired by Wim Kok “Unfortunately progress to date has been inadequate, largely due to lack of commitment and political will. More political ownership is the precondition for success.” “Coherence and consistency means that those involved should all be aware of and share the same goal.” November 2004

3. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Coherence of Education Strategies EU ET2010Lithuanian Strategy 2003-2012 1.To increase the quality and effectiveness of education and training systems in the EU 2.To facilitate the access of all to education and training systems 3.To open up education and training systems to the wider world 1.To create an effective and harmonious education system based on responsible management, precise financing and rational use of resources 2.To escalate a continual education system that has a guarantee of lifelong learning, is accessible to all, and is equitable 3.To guarantee quality of education geared to meet the demands of persons residing in an open civic society and market economy

4. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Concord of Education Strategies LithuaniaEuropean Union Improvement of management More efficient use of resources (increase of investment in human resources, quality assurance, involvement of social partners) Improvement of infrastructure Open atmosphere for learning (lifelong learning, flexibility, school network) Improvement in support Increase in the attractiveness of education (learning motivation and possibilities) Improvement of content Training in areas important for a knowledge society (ICT, entrepreneurship, etc.) Improvement of staff training Improvement in education and training of teachers and instructors (requirements, in-service training, etc.)

5. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Socio-economic challenges faced by EU Globalisation (emergence of new competitive economies) Demography (ageing population and migration flow) Rapid change (in the nature of the labour market) ICT revolution (technology driven) People with low qualifications are at an increasing risk of unemployment and social exclusion Communication from the Commission to the Council and to the European Parliament, COM (2006) 481 final

6. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Challenges for Education in Lithuania  Freedom  Globalisation (learning to be)  Rapid change (learning to do)  Information explosion (learning to know)  Societal differentiation (learning to live together) Guidelines for Education, 2002 Troškūnai, 2000.09.15 Jacques Delors, 1996

7. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Lithuania 2000EU 2006 Freedom Globalisation Rapid change Information explosionICT revolution Societal differentiationDemography

8. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania National Lisbon program: to motivate person to learn basic competencies in better environment Restructuring of post-compulsory education More support for teachers and students Raising standards of premises and supply Actualization of curriculum Professional development of teachers Change of school management culture

9. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Experimental composite indicator on education 200020032005 Finland Sweden 115,4 Sweden Finland IrelandSlovakiaIreland UKIrelandUK PolandDenmarkSlovakia FranceSloveniaDenmark AustriaUKSlovenia DenmarkFrance SlovakiaCzech Rep.Austria Czech Rep.AustriaLithuania 104,5 NetherlandsPolandCzech Rep. SloveniaLithuania 103,1Poland Belgium Estonia Latvia Lithuania 100,1HungaryEU 25 (100) Netherlands © Mircea Badescu, Michela Nardo, CRELL, 2006

10. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Source: EUROSTAT

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14. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania EU average 1995 – 1999 - 2003 Lithuania in IEA TIMSS Percentage of students achieved at least lowest TIMSS level in math, %

15. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Lithuanian Education in the EU context IndicatorPlace in EUEU goal Science & technology graduates, 20-295 (2004) Youth educational attainments, 20-245 (2006) Early school leavers, 18-247 (2006) Spending on human resources15 (2003) Life-long learning, 25-6421 (2006) ~~~~ Source: EUROSTAT

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17. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Targets for Improvement of Management

18. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Targets for Improvement of Infrastructure

19. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Targets for Improvement of Support

20. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Targets for Improvement of Content

21. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Targets for Improvement of Staff

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23. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Education and training are vital for growth, jobs and social cohesion 2710 th Council meeting Brussels, 23 February, 2006

24. ministry of education and science of the Republic of Lithuania Today, life itself waits for education to take on a more ambitious cultural and social role. Is this the case now? © Meilė Lukšienė. Links, 2000