RECIPE CONFERENCE/COURSE Thessaloniki 3rd-4th Oct 2016 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and theCommission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - Priorities The activities which will focus on common priorities related to Europe 2020 are: • Reducing early school leaving • Improving attainment in basic skills • Literacy, maths and science • Reinforcing quality in early childhood education and care Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - 2020 Benchmarks • At least 95% of children between the age of four and the age for starting compulsory primary education should participate in early childhood education; • The share of 15-years olds with insufficient abilities in reading, mathematics and science should be less than 15%; • The share of early school leavers from education and training should be less than 10%; • The share of 30-34 year olds with tertiary educational attainment should be at least 40%; • An average of at least 15 % of adults (age group 25-64) should participate in Lifelong Learning. Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities Preventing ESL - Early School Leaving: There is no quick fix to prevent students from dropping out in education The only way to achieve results is long term, systematic and continuous work in different areas. 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities Six European tendencies - promoting quality in delivering learning - the way ahead (CEDEFOP workshop September 2016 Thessaloniki): Enhancing teachers' skills Supporting mobility Focusing on refugees Supporting quality through various tools A community of practitioners of technologically enhanced learning and International cooperation 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - Conclusions ° STUDENT-CENTRED LEARNING underpinning principles - Curriculum - Teaching and Learning Methods - Support The IPOS (individualized programmes of study) Individual needs (including “ability”) Interests, aspirations Early Recognition Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - IRELAND DEIS schools Accelerated reading Mata Sa Rang (Maths in the classroom) Games again- Roll the dice REC Clare Education Centre 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - DENMARK Action Learning Youth Strategy Team Teaching Mutual Observation Didactic Expertise 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - NORWAY Alternative school systems Vågen Learning Centre (Holmen and Tårnet school) The incredible years Close and positive relationships between students and adults More practical approaches to learning (The Cubic Square) 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - PORTUGAL ° For you if you attend ° Benfica Foundation ° EPIS initiative - mediating between school and family ° Recognition and early selection ° Relevance to interests, development of communication and social skills Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities - GREECE Making learning fun Educational Robotics Playground games Making learning safe Guardian angels, peacemakers Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP

Summarize and perspective & new possibilities The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. Diogenes Dr. Steve Molloy, UK John Rullestad, Norway 538512-LLP-1-2013-1-NO-COMENIUS-CMP