2003 LFS ad hoc module on lifelong learning ETS WG, 22-23 January 2004 Agenda Items 9 document ETS09.01

Quality evaluation of 2003 ad hoc module on lifelong learning Work programme Phase A Analysis of national instruments used for LLL data collection Phase B Quality of data collected Phase C Substantive results Phase D Final report Doc ETS-09.01

PHASE A Analysis of national instruments for LLL data collection _ TIMETABLE Tasks EUROSTAT Date COUNTRIES 1 Will ask for countries LLL questionnaires and instructions 30.1.04 Will send LLL questionnaires and instructions 15.2.04 2 Will prepare the Module Evaluation Grid Will fill in the Module Evaluation Grid 15.3.04 3 Will prepare few tables to be filled out by countries using main variables Will analyse and fill out pre-defined tables 4 Will ask for a self evaluation concerning methods of data collection. Will send a 2/3 pages report, underlining main problems.

Module Evaluation Grid objectives To collect information on foreseen problems To establish a standardized approach for bilateral contacts with countries (DOC. ETS-09.01, Annex 2 )

TAUGHT HOURS PER ACTIVITY Duration in number of taught hours for taught activity. Only time spent during the previous 12 months should be included Does the questionnaire make clear that only time spent during last 12 months has to be included ? YES NO Ambivalent If NO or Ambivalent, please describe the difference: ……………… Does the questionnaire make clear that only hours of instruction should be considered (excl. time for homework, travelling, etc.)? YES NO Ambivalent If NO or Ambivalent, please describe the difference:……………… In case of a high non-response rate to this question (> 10%), could you find some reasons linked to national specificity or unclear formulation of the question? ………………………………………. Please provide suggestions to improve this question in future……..

PHASE B Quality of data collected _ TIMETABLE Tasks EUROSTAT Date COUNTRIES 1 Will submit LLL data 31.3.04 2 Will provide Country Report 1.6.04 3 Will prepare the Provisional Report on data quality 15.3.04-31.9.04 Will comment on the Report 31.10.04

PHASE C Substantive results _ TIMETABLE Tasks EUROSTAT Date COUNTRIES 1 Will prepare provisional data for dissemination (SIF) 30.8.04 Will comment on it 20.9.04 2 Will prepare final data and indicators for SIF 15.11.04

PHASE D Final Evaluation report _TIME TABLE Tasks EUROSTAT Date COUNTRIES 1 Will prepare a draft for the Final Report 17.1.05 Will comment on it 31.1.05 2 Will prepare the Final Report 28.2.05