What‘s New in Lithuanian Adult Education? Ričardas Totoraitis Ministry of Education and Science, Lithuania
Political Initiatives in AE Draft Law of Non-formal Adult Education (AE) in Parliament. Council of Non- formal AE re- established by Government. Action Plan for AE for is going to be signed by Minister of Education. Regulations of andragogue professions signed by Minister of Education.
Draft Law on Non-formal AE To regularly set and re-new national plan for development of AE system. To set National Council for AE. To introduce a 5 days leave for participation in non–formal AE. To introduce various models of financing of AE. To describe a third age university.
Council for Non-formal AE To supervise development of AE system. To strengthen cooperation and dialogue between different stakeholders. 15 members, representatives of ministries, parliament, municipalities, business associations, non- governmental sector.
Action Plan for AE for AE cake
Action Plan for AE for Universities System of recognition of non-formal competencies (33 institutions). Short term courses based on needs of business. Participation in basic skills programmes, for third age etc.
Action Plan for AE for VET More VET programmes for adults. Better services for information and consultation for those, who need VET re-qualification. Better VET programmes connected with real needs of industry.
Action Plan for AE for General and non–formal education Extension of basic competencies programmes across country, in- service training for public sector. More non-formal education programmes in formal institutions. Quality control tools. More teaching tools, „digital“ programmes and resources. Introduction of various financing models.
AE: Challenges and Solutions Coordination between sectors and institutions. Effectiveness of financial mechanisms. Motivation of under-motivated learners. How to divide the AE cake?