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EU programme: Sub-programmes < Grundtvig
Description: The Grundtvig programme addresses the teaching and learning needs of those in all forms of adult education, as well as the institutions and organisations providing or facilitating such education.
Specific objectives Operational objectives To improve the quality and accessibility of mobility throughout Europe of people involved in adult education and to increase its volume, so as to support the mobility of at least 7.000 of such individuals per year by 2013
To improve the quality and to increase the volume of co-operation between organisations involved in adult education throughout Europe
To assist people from vulnerable social groups and in marginal social contexts, in particular older people and those who have left education without basic qualifications, in order to give them alternative opportunities to access adult education
To facilitate the development of innovative practices in adult education and their transfer, including from a participating country to others
To support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services, pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning
To improve pedagogical approaches and the management of adult education organisations
Who may apply?
Learners in adult education Institutions and organisations providing learning opportunities in adult education Teachers and other staff within those institutions or organisations Establishments involved in the initial or further training of adult education staff Associations and representatives of those involved in adult education, including learners’ and teachers’ associations Bodies providing guidance, counselling and information services relating to any aspect of adult education Persons and bodies responsible for systems and policies concerning any aspect of adult education at local, regional and national level Research centres and bodies concerned with adult education issues Enterprises Not-for-profit organisations, voluntary bodies, non-governmental organisations Higher education institutions
EU support:
The following actions are supported by the Grundtvig Programme: · Mobility of individuals which may include visits, assistantships and exchanges for participants in formal and non-formal adult education, including the training and professional development of adult education staff, especially in synergy with partnerships and projects · Partnership (‘Grundtvig Learning Partnership’) focusing on themes of mutual interest to the participating organisations · Multilateral projects aimed at improving adult education systems through the development and transfer of innovation and good practice · Networks of experts and organisations (‘Grundtvig Networks’) · Preparatory visits: a mobility grant to enable a representative from an institution either to attend a contact seminar or a meeting with prospective partners · Other initiatives aimed at promoting the objectives of the Grundtvig-Comenius Programme ('Accompanying Measures') Relevance for Lesser-Used Language communities:
From this helpful link http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/org_en.html you will find in which lifelong learning actions (including Grundtvig) your organisation can participate. Candidates are invited to ready carefully the Priorities of the 2007 Call for proposals http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/call/part1_en.pdf It will help you to define your proposal. And for administrative and financial information read Part II of the same document:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/call/part2track_en.pdf Here you will find specific information for Grundtvig actions (budget, calendar, maximum contribution, duration and where to apply –National Agency or Executive Agency-). See Annex I, page 16
Contact:
Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
General e-mail address:eacea-info@ec.europa.eu We recommend to contact directly to the unit in charge of the European programme Lifelong Learning for the years 2007 - 20013 (COMENIUS and GRUNDTVIG): EACEA-P1@ec.europa.eu
List of National Agencies
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/national_en.html#esp Both National Agencies and Executive Agency will inform you about each programme and action
More information:
DECISION No 1720/2006/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 November 2006 establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2006/l_327/l_32720061124en00450068.pdf Information updated on 19th February 2007
Please report amendments to info@adum.info
URL:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/structure/grundtvig_en.html
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