EPALE EPALE Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe Angela Andersson European Commission, DG EAC
Why are we building EPALE ? Increasing recognition of adult education as a pillar to growth and inclusion Immense needs A very diverse and rich sector For whom ? Adult education stakeholders (teachers and trainers, managers, employers, staff involved in guidance, policy-makers, researchers, media…) Not the adult learners
what EPALE will offer… A multilingual, interactive platform Communities of practice Calendar Library Partner search features Info on funding and awards News Blogs Glossary A multilingual, interactive platform
Implementation of European policy priorities EPALE supports: Implementation of European policy priorities Professionalization of educative staff Share of open educational resources Implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme
EPALE contribution to EU policies Education and Training 2020 Agenda for Adult Learning Re-thinking Education strategy Opening Up Education Communication
What happened so far ?
Launch of EPALE V1 - Survey Basic presentation of EPALE in all EU languages …
… and its proposed thematic structure Learner support Various target groups (migrants, unemployed, seniors, etc.) Support measures (outreach, validation of informal learning, qualifications, barriers to learning, etc.) Learning environments Providers Informal and non-formal learning Digital Blended learning Intergen. Volunteering Community learning Work place learning Life skills Key competences (literacy, numeracy, ICT, languages, entrepreneurs.) Professional skills (C-VET) Other (citizenship, art and culture, etc.) Quality Professional development of adult learning staff Curriculum development Innovative practices Accreditation Quality assurance Policies, strategies and financing Adult learning systems and policies (incl. governance, NQF / EQF) Benefits of adult learning Legislation Research in adult learning Funding (strategies, available funding at European / national / regional / local level)
Two ways of navigating: Themes – Features First feature which will be available: Calendar
Key players Central Support Service (CSS) for 2014-2015: Appointment of 30 National Support Services (NSS) EU member States (except EL, HU, LV)+ IS, NO, AL Work programmes in preparation for 15-month contracts (1/10/2014-31/12/2015)
Central Support Service (CSS) Promoting EPALE at local / regional / national level Networking Communication (media, events…) Collecting information to feed EPALE News, policy developments Good practices, material Information on events and courses Support EPALE users
EPALE IN SOCIAL MEDIA https://twitter.com/EPALE_EU https://www.facebook.com/EPALE.EU/timeline https://www.linkedin.com/company/eplatform-for-adult-learning-in-europe-epale-?trk=top_nav_home
More information http://ec. europa. eu/epale/ http://ec. europa More information http://ec.europa.eu/epale/ http://ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/adult- learning/epale_en.htm Questions, suggestions… geraldine.libreau@ec.europa.eu
QUESTIONS? Thank you for your attention