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Leargas.Ireland @Leargas www.leargas.ie Brings together 7 programmes in the fields of education, training and youth under a single heading Focus on FIELDS (previously sectors)… namely: - ADULT EDUCATION (AE) aka Grundtvig - HIGHER EDUCATION (HE) aka Erasmus - SCHOOL EDUCATION (SE) aka Comenius - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) aka Leonardo … in addition to YOUTH and SPORT Policies, Frameworks and Priorities Europe 2020 …a strategy for smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive growth ET 2020 …a new strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training Rethinking Education …a Commission Communication that confirms education and training as a vehicle for growth Adult Education Field Priorities Adult educators’ competences Information & Guidance New technologies Validation of non-formal and informal learning Basic Skills High quality learning opportunities Innovative outreach and delivery Evaluating the effectiveness of adult education policies KEY ACTION 1: Learning Mobility of AE Staff KEY ACTION 2: Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices Social and Health Education Project This is a 2 year project sending staff to training on; • 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 Drama for Change Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Germany and Bulgaria 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. 2016 Deadlines Sign up to our website newsletter Sign up http://www.leargas.ie/sign-newsletter/ E+ Information sessions Autumn 2015 E+ Application workshops 2016 Leargas.Ireland @Leargas www.leargas.ie 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). 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. Who is using EPALE... EPALE users in E+ countries 6300 followers on Twitter 500 450 2000 likes in Facebook 400 350 6499 visitors monthly 300 250 200 3500 registered users 150 100 Approx 75 users in Ireland 50 0 What is there now... 924 resources 280 events and courses 110 news items 35 blog posts Thematic areas and subheadings Some examples… Blogs Some examples…Resources What is coming soon… Discussion forums and closed groups Partner search function (trials) Other functionalities suggested by users* 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