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Building a ci+zen’s voice on educa+on and training issues
“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” EFJ round table
Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014 Audrey Frith, Director of EUCIS-‐LLL
European Civil Society Pla3orm on Lifelong Learning
33 European organisa-ons working in educa-on & training
A unique European pla3orm on Lifelong Learning
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
About us
More than 45 000 educaAonal insAtuAons & associaAons
... covering formal, non-‐formal and informal learning
... reaching out millions beneficiaries
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
MISSION
Europe
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
A growing interest
UNESCO
Learning to Be (1972),Faure Report Learning: The Treasure Within (1996) Delors Report
“learning throughout life” is the key to a beUer future
• A systemic view
• Centrality of the learner • MoAvaAon to learn
• MulAple objecAves of educaAon policy
Formal training
Formal training
Lifelong learning pathway
Working experience
Informal learning
(diploma)
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
A growing interest European Commission (2001)
“All learning activity undertaken throughout life, with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competences within a personal, civic, social and/or employment-related perspective”
Lisbon Strategy, 2000-2010
Europe 2020 Strategy: EU growth strategy 2010-2020
• Flagship initiatives: « An Agenda for New Skills and Jobs » • Headline targets • EU programmes
Education and Training 2020 (open method of coordination) “Making a European area of lifelong learning a reality” is a strategic objective
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
A shift in approach
“All EU countries recognise lifelong learning ‘from cradle to grave’ as a key factor for growth, jobs and social inclusion.” Key Competences Framework, 2009
From social benefit to a greater focus on growth & jobs
Aiming at bridging the gap between education & the labour market to increase the employability of learners
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
VISION
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
State of play in Europe
Some progress - LLL comprehensive strategies - Development of EQF/NQFs - Development of validation systems - Use of learning outcomes approach
Major gaps - Lack of political will - Resistance from educational actors - Difficulty to implement cross-sectoral approaches - Funding
DG EAC, Educa+on and Training Monitor 2013
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
The wave reaches the shore
EU programmes
EU frameworks and tools - LO approach - EQF/NQF developments - Validation of NF and IFL - ESCO - Other tools: EUROPASS, etc.
Impact for LLL implementation!
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
WAYS FORWARD
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
Why do we fail?
Tacking stock of current strategies results (benchmarks)
Look at evidence (i.e. NESSE reports)
Draw conclusions
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
Ways forward: Investing in quality education
1/ Lack of investment in quality education for all
2014 Annual Growth Survey
2/ Need to strengthen the social dimension of learning
EUCIS-LLL Manifesto (priority 2)
Stop segregation
Learning mobility for all
Key competences and basic skills
Lifelong guidance
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
Ways forward
EUCIS-LLL Manifesto: priority 1 “Ensure accessible and quality learning for all”
Pedagogic innovation
Quality assessment
Educators’ working conditions
Flexible pathways
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
Ways forward: genuine partnerships
At EU level • Recognise the role and specificities of civil CSOs • Implement a regular dialogue
At national level • Look at the implementation of the European Semester • Look at the implementation of the partnerships principle in the structural funds
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
Ways forward: genuine partnerships
EUCIS-LLL Manifesto (3rd priority) “Bring the EU closer to its citizens”
European civic education
Good governance
Civil Dialogue
European Statute of European Association
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“Quality Educa-on in Europe by 2019?” -‐ Intergroup on Youth, 19 March 2014
To Conclude
In the framework of the Europe 2020, ET2020 Review, Elections…
- Draw lessons from the ET2020 results = social dimension
- Continue the debate on the funding of education as a human right
- Call for civil dialogue and the recognition of CSOs
Thank you!
Audrey Frith, [email protected]
