study visits: tool for cooperation and learning hélène hamers cedefop bratislava,
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Study visits: tool for cooperation and
learning http://studyvisits.cedefop.europa.eu
Hélène Hamers
CedefopBratislava, 6 September 2012
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CedefopEuropean agency for the development of vocational training
(Thessaloniki, Greece)
Centre of knowledge and expertise
Research, analysis, scientific advice and networking to provide evidence and support in: developing/implementing VET policy European cooperation in VET
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Study visits as part of Lifelong learning
A strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020) (12 May 2009):
• making lifelong learning and mobility a reality;• improving the quality and efficiency of education and
training;• promoting equity, social cohesion and active citizenship;• enhancing creativity and innovation, including
entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training.
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Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)
ComeniusSchool
education
ErasmusHigher
education & advanced training
Leonardo da VinciInitial and continuing
VET
GrundtvigAdult
education
Transversal programme4 key activities – Policy cooperation and innovation (Study
Visits); Language learning; ICT; Dissemination
Jean Monnet programme3 key activities – Jean Monnet Action; European Institutions;
European Associations
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Cedefop’s tasks • calls for proposals - annual catalogue;
• calls for applications - composition of groups;
• support to quality of visits – ensuring coherence with European priorities;
• assessment and evaluation of implementation and results;
• dissemination of results.
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Study visits in 2011/12
• 216 visits - 29 countries
• 5 434 applications
• 2 465 selected participants - 33 countries
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Why to apply• Great experience
• Improving key competencies
• New ideas and inspiration for initiating changes and improve existing practice
• Ideas for further cooperation and networking among participating institutions
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How to apply• http://studyvisits.cedefop.europa.eu/
index.asp?cid=2&artid=7194&scid=74&artlang=EN
• Search for a visit
• Deadline: 12 October 2012 (noon ECT)
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Evaluation and dissemination
Group report:– findings– organisation– overall satisfaction
Participant questionnaire:
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Group reportshould:
• help the participants, through discussion and exchange of impressions, summarise their learning experience, bringing it to an analytical level;
• provide Cedefop and NA with information to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of the programme implementation, its outcomes; to disseminate the acquired knowledge among the experts in the themes and to the general public at national and European level;
• give the organiser an idea about how well the visit went and food for reflection for future visits that they might wish to host.
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After visit
• reflect on your experience• tell others about the visit (in your institution and wider)• maintain contacts• participate in events • promote the study visits programme and disseminate the SV
results
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