GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Grundtvig in the Lifelong Learning Programme Santiago de Compostela 8-12 November 2011

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 2 DG EAC is working towards Europe 2020 Policy work with Member states Action programmes - subsidies

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 3 LLP fosters co-operation among the Member States

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Structure of the Programme LLP Integrated Programme Comenius School education Erasmus Higher education & advanced training Leonardo da Vinci Initial and continuing VET Grundtvig Adult education Transversal Programme 4 key activities – Policy development; Language Learning; ICT; Dissemination Jean Monnet Programme 3 key activities – Jean Monnet Action; European Institutions; European Associations

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR  Mobility  Cooperation

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 6 What are the Grundtvig actions? 1.Learning Partnerships 2.Mobility of individuals: In-Service Training, Assistantships, Visits and exchanges 3.Senior Volunteering projects 4.Grundtvig workshops 5.Multilateral Projects 6.Grundtvig Networks

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 7 Participants Partners from at least 3 participating countries, teacher training institutes, universities, associations, NGOs, etc. Grant max €, (max. 75% co-financing of total eligible budget) Selection By the European Commission Duration up to 3 years

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 8 Participants all actors in the field of adult education; min. 6 countries Grant max €/year, (max. 75% co-financing of total eligible budget) Selection By the European Commission Duration up to 3 years

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR  This is a framework for practical co- operation activities between organisations working in the field of adult learning.  The partnerships focus more on process, and aim to broaden in particular the participation of smaller organisations. GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnerships

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR  Trainers and learners work together on one or more topics of common interests.  This exchange of experiences, practices and methods contributes to: an increased awareness of the varied European cultural, social and economic scene; a better understanding of area of adult learning. GRUNDTVIG Learning Partnerships

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Senior volunteering projects  (1) To enable senior citizens to volunteer in another European country for any kind of nonprofit activity, as a form of informal learning activity.  (2) To create lasting partnerships between the host and sending organisations around a specific topic or target group, and thanks to the exchange of volunteers.

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Expected outputs  For the volunteers:  increase of personal, linguistic, social and intercultural skills,  contribution to the development and implementation of non- profit activities,  contribute to the community as an active citizen, and possibly the acquisition / development of specific task- related skills.  For the sending and hosting organisations:  exchange of experience, knowledge and good practices;  development of European collaboration around a particular theme (or several themes) and an intensified European outlook.

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Other Grundtvig Actions  Take all the opportunities for staff, learners and your organisation  Look for synergies

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 14 In-service Training

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR In-service training  In-service training activities enable people working in the field of adult learning to undertake a training course abroad.  Participants should improve their practical teaching, coaching, counselling or management skills and gain a broader understanding of adult learning in Europe.  In-service training can last from five working days to six weeks.

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 16 Course themes: teaching techniques, methodologies, management issues, etc. Grant contributes to travel and subsistence costs and course fees Selection By National Agencies Duration 1 to 6 weeks

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Visits and exchanges for adult education staff  Visits and exchanges actions enable present or future staff working in adult learning to undertake a work-related visit abroad.  Participants should gain a broader understanding of adult learning in Europe, improve their work-related skills and support the work of their host organisation.  The duration of the visit may vary depending on its purpose, but cannot exceed 12 weeks

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 18 Assistantships

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Assistantships  Present or future staff involved in adult education can spend a period of at least 12 weeks as a Grundtvig assistant at an adult education organisation in another European country.  Participants should gain a better understanding of the adult learning sector in Europe, as well as enhance their knowledge of foreign languages, other European countries and their adult education systems and improve their work-related and intercultural skills.

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR 20 Futuer teaching staff teachers gain first teaching experiences in another European country Grant contributes to travel and subsistence, linguistic preparation Selection By National Agencies Duration 3 months to max. 1 school year

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Workshops  Workshops bring together individuals or small groups of learners (10-20 people) from several countries for their personal development and learning needs. Learners are also encouraged to share their competences and insights with others

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR  Find partners: doc2340_en.htm  Find all information: doc872_en.htm

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR GRUNDTVIG “Volunteering: A way to European citizenship” 8 th – 12 th November de 2011 Santiago de Compostela - SPAIN

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR  Get started with the LLP  Find partners  Outline the project  Experience the intercultural context  Enjoy the experience (You will be offered the maximum of opportunities and help to prepare the project). Objectives of the seminar

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR The Spanish National Agency  Ana Carmen del Canto Nieto  Lola Vidal  Charo Gutiérrez  Julia López Department of Education in Galicia (European programmes Unit)  Blanca Fraga  Luz Ares Organizing institutions

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR  Keynote speaker:  Ruth González País  Volunteering example of good practice:  Consuelo Saura  Rafael López  Learning partnership example of good practice:  Jesús Montero Experts and good practice

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Thursday 10th, Nov.  Visit to Santiago  Cathedral and old town. Meeting point at the reception at 16:30 Social programme Friday 11th, Nov.  Farewell dinner Meeting point at the Hostal Reyes Católicos at 9:00

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Recommendations  Make the most of the European fair  Use every opportunity to talk to colleagues from other countries  Don’t panic if you haven’t found a partner by the first evening - there will be another chance tomorrow  Let us know if something goes wrong

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR Recommendations  Be flexible  Be open-minded  Listen without prejudice  Don´t be afraid to give your view  Take your time to clarify terms, words, expressions  Ask for help  Change group if needed  Find friends, laugh, enjoy the meeting!!

GRUNDTVIG CONTACT SEMINAR  Good luck!  And good work!!