LITHUANIAN ASSOCIATION OF ADULT

EDUCATION(LAAE)

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Lithuanian Association of Adult Education

• Umbrella organization established in 1992.

• There are 120 individual and 40 legal members from all over the Country.

• Over 120 activities a year.

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Aims of the Association (1)

• To invite adult educators and the institutions, discussing adult education issues, for joint work.

• To develop adults capacities for active participation in their professional and community life.

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Aims of the Association (2)

• To develop adults need for continuous education.

• To represent Lithuanian adult educators in the country and abroad.

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Current Priorities

• Society learning needs analysis

• Institutional building

• Information and experience Dissemination

• Partnership development

• Regional policy building

• Legal basis strengthening

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Strategic Developments of LAAE

• Development of regional bodies.

• Development and dissemination of methodology for adult education trainers.

• Development of leadership skills within NGOs.

• Development of adult education policy within Municipalities.

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Activities Directions

• Teaching/Learning Methods

• NGO Leader Training

• NGO Strategy

• Civic Education

• Social Initiatives

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Other activities

• Organization of adult education weeks;

• Publishing;

• Development Partnership with similar organizations from other countries

• Non-formal meetings of members of LAAE

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How can adult education and training be interlinked in a better

way?

• Transparency;

• Common educational opportunities and cross-border cooperation;

•  Adaptability;

• Impact/Sustainability.

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LIFE LONG LEARNING – THE WAY FORWARD!

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