Program celoživotného vzdelávania COMENIUS

COMENIUS & LEONARDO DA VINCI PARTNERSHIPS

How to fill the application form

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Program celoživotného vzdelávania COMENIUS

General information I

Deadline – 19th February, 2010  new online applications in 2010 .pdf saved in your computer – final version is submitted to the system by a coordinator; copies sent to partners  application = same for all partners; filled together Contact seminar, Bratislava, Slovakia 5th - 8th November, 2009 2

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General information II

Each institution:  sends the copy to its NA by post  follows national administrative priorities  checks whether the application is signed by a legal representative Contact seminar, Bratislava, Slovakia 5th - 8th November, 2009 3

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General information III

Eligibility criteria: - consult the checklist in the application - done by NA staff Quality evaluation of the application: - in coordinator´s school NA - done by two experts – common European assessment form Contact seminar, Bratislava, Slovakia 5th - 8th November, 2009 4

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General information IV

While writing the application:  Team work is crucial  Set „internal“ deadlines for all relevant tasks  Choose lead writer   Do not rush Send final version to partners in time   Allow time for printing, translating and posting Complete every section in the application Contact seminar, Bratislava, Slovakia 5th - 8th November, 2009 5

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Good application

 clear objectives nad realistic outcomes  relevant topics/themes to the programme especially LdV  equal distribution of tasks among partners  good communication and cooperation among partners  clear and coherent workplan  ongoing evaluation  dissemination activities  exploitation of outcomes Contact seminar, Bratislava, Slovakia 5th - 8th November, 2009 6

Program celoživotného vzdelávania COMENIUS

Main problems in the applications

 not all questions answered  general answers  planning is unrealistic, vague or too ambitious  the work programme does not cover the whole eligible period  unbalanced roles of partners  lack of evaluation/dissemination  only mobilities are planned Contact seminar, Bratislava, Slovakia 5th - 8th November, 2009 7

Program celoživotného vzdelávania COMENIUS

Suggestions

      Follow instructions written by your NA Take part in training seminars organised by NAs Ask advice from your local expert/colleague Ask advice from experienced institution Dissemination: QAS project http://www.programkontoret.se/sv/QaS/ Self evaluation: MICE http://www.mice-t.net/mice.html

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Program celoživotného vzdelávania COMENIUS

THANK YOU!

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