Brings together 7 programmes in the fields of education,
training and youth under a single heading
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Focus on FIELDS (previously sectors) namely: - A DULT E
DUCATION (AE) aka Grundtvig - H IGHER E DUCATION (HE) aka Erasmus -
S CHOOL E DUCATION (SE) aka Comenius - V OCATIONAL E DUCATION AND T
RAINING (VET) aka Leonardo in addition to Y OUTH and S PORT
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Communication on Priorities Framework for Cooperation Growth
Strategy Policies, Frameworks and Priorities ET 2020 a new
strategic framework for European cooperation in education and
training Europe 2020 a strategy for smarter, more sustainable and
more inclusive growth Rethinking Education a Commission
Communication that confirms education and training as a vehicle for
growth
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Basic Skills Information & Guidance High quality learning
opportunities Adult educators competences Adult Education Field
Priorities Validation of non-formal and informal learning
Innovative outreach and delivery New technologies Evaluating the
effectiveness of adult education policies
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K EY A CTION 1: Learning Mobility of AE Staff K EY A CTION 2:
Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices
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Social and Health Education Project Quality Assurance /
Management of Staff Curriculum Development for Personal Development
training New teaching Methods in Social Education Staff competence
for Community Outreach education Finland, Sweden, UK, Netherlands
Expected Impact; Improved Trainer/tutor effectiveness, quality of
learning experience, course curricula, staff morale and European
dimension This is a 2 year project sending staff to training
on;
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Drama for Change This 3 year project aims to develop a training
curriculum to provide adult educators with the skills to work using
creative processes with young people and adults to promote social
inclusion, gender equality and anti racism. Testing and Piloting x
75 trainers x 25 stakeholder organisations in each country Toolbox
of resources To complement the curriculum and support adult
educators bringing techniques into the classroom. Ireland, Spain,
Netherlands, Germany and Bulgaria
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2016 Deadlines Sign up to our website newsletter Sign up
http://www.leargas.ie/sign-newsletter/http://www.leargas.ie/sign-newsletter/
E+ Information sessions Autumn 2015 E+ Application workshops 2016
Leargas.Irel and @Leargas www.leargas.ie
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What is EPALE The Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in
Europe is a multilingual site for Adult Learning Practitioners
(teachers, trainers, researchers, organisers, policy makers, and
anyone else with a role in adult learning).
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Why is there EPALE Born out of the need expressed by Grundtvig
stakeholders It aims is to improve the quality of adult learning
provision across Europe by providing a space for discussions,
resource sharing and networking.
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Who is using EPALE... 6300 followers on Twitter2000 likes in
Facebook6499 visitors monthly3500 registered usersApprox 75 users
in Ireland
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What is there now... 924 resources 280 events and courses 110
news items 35 blog posts Thematic areas and subheadings
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Some examples Blogs
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Some examplesResources
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Discussion forums and closed groups Partner search function
(trials) Other functionalities suggested by users* What is coming
soon
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What now Please register, spread the word & see how it
works Users must be registered to receive updates, leave comments
and upload materials. http://ec.europa.eu/epale
/en/user/register