1. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) EU Project TRAIN 229564–CP–1 –2006–1–DE – GRUNDTVIG–G1PP National Reports: results and findings 2nd Partner meeting Zurich, 20-23 May 2007 Monika Tröster, DIE

2. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) Netherlands 1.General situation regarding professionalisation 1987: From Literacy to “Adult Basic Education” Three main parts - Language abilities - Numeracy - Social competencies Development of curricula Importance of professionalisation was recognized and supported

3. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) Netherlands 2. National professionalisation strategy / program Qualification of teachers / tutors Development of a qualification profile with A- and B-qualifications Further developments and testing of trainings led to postgraduate studies -Duration: 2 years

4. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) Germany 1.General situation regarding professionalisation Development and testing of concepts for teacher training and counselling within projects No sustainability due to lack of finances Only limited training offers on local, regional or Laender level, displaying much heterogenity

5. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) Germany No standard qualification requirements for literacy teachers Formal qualifications of tutors range from none to a university diploma in adult education

6. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) Development in the literacy field Introduction I-III Subject and person centred qualification/training Counselling Approach: Lerners as experts Lerner centred Participation and involvement of lerners

7. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) Problems and challenges Lack of institutionalization and professionalisation No sustainability No national strategy due to federal rights Occupation of trainers: difficult conditions (No) recognition of IALS findings (1994): 14,4 % of adults (7,7 Mill.) on the lowest level of reading competences PISA (2002) – “cultural shock” 80.000 school leavers without exam per year

8. member of German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) Germany 2. “Latest News” Government announced a programme for literacy and basic education ( 30 Mill. €, duration: 5 years) Focus: research and development 4 main subjects: -Theoretical foundation -Improvement of support and counselling -Literacy / basic education and work place -Professionalisation of teachers / tutors