Comenius Regio Hayle Community School - IES Reyes Católicos - Outdoor Education Centre
ORGANISMO AUTÓNOMO PROGRAMAS EDUCATIVOS EUROPEOS COMENIUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME OVERVIEW....
-
Upload
katherine-payne -
Category
Documents
-
view
216 -
download
1
Transcript of ORGANISMO AUTÓNOMO PROGRAMAS EDUCATIVOS EUROPEOS COMENIUS LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME OVERVIEW....
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME OVERVIEW.LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME OVERVIEW.COMENIUS REGIOCOMENIUS REGIO
Regio International Conference Regio International Conference Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 20 June 201120 June 2011
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S30 minutes of 30 minutes of COMENIUSCOMENIUS
1. The lifelong learning programme
2. Comenius Programme
3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
What is Regio?, Why Regio?
Some Regio results
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S
Lifelong Learning Programme …
…the flagship action programme in Europe in education & vocational training
... with 33 countries involved
1. Lifelong Learning Programme
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S1. Lifelong Learning Programme
LLP aims:- To contribute to the development of the EU as an advanced knowledge society, with sustainable economic development, more and better jobs and greater social cohesion
- To foster interchange, co-operation and mobility between education and training institutions and systems within the EU so that they may become a world quality reference
In the context of the Europe 2020 strategy, the LLP aims:
- 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 at all levels of education and training
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S
Lifelong Learning Programme …
.. fosters mobility between these countries
1. Lifelong Learning Programme
.. fosters co-operation among the European countries in the programme
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S
Four sectoral programmes + ..Four sectoral programmes + ..
Sectoral Programmes
ComeniusSchool
education
ErasmusHigher
education
Leonardo da Vinci Vocational
education and training
GrundtvigAdult
learning
Transversal Programme Study Visits
4 key activities: Policy Cooperation & Innovation in LLL; Languages; Development of ICT-Based Content; Dissemination and Exploitation of
Results
Jean Monnet Programme Teaching, reflection and debate on European integration, involving higher
education institutions worldwide
1. Lifelong Learning Programme What’s in it for me?
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S
33 countries in the programme33 countries in the programme
• the 27 EU Member States • Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway (the “EFTA-EEE countries)• Turkey• Croatia• Switzerland
1. Lifelong Learning Programme
Budget: 6,9 billion eurosBudget: 6,9 billion euros
Duration: January 2007 – December 2013Duration: January 2007 – December 2013
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S2. Comenius Programme2. Comenius Programme
Operational objetivesOperational objetives
• To improve the quality and to increase the volume of mobility involving staff and pupils
• To improve the quality and to increase the volume of partnerships between schools
• To encourage the learning of modern foreign languages
• To support the development of ICT based content, services, pedagogies and practice
• To enhance the quality and European dimension of teacher training
• To support improvements in pedagogical approaches and school management
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S2. Comenius Programme2. Comenius Programme
Who can participate in Comenius?Who can participate in Comenius?
Basically, anyone involved in school education
- Schools
- Teachers and other categories of staff within schools
- Pupils in school education up to the end of upper secondary education
- Future teachers
- Persons and bodies responsible of education at local, regional and national levels
- Teacher training institutions
- Others institutions involved in school education
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S
What are the Comenius actions?What are the Comenius actions?
• Partnerships:
• Multilateral Comenius school Partnerships
• Bilateral Comenius school Partnerships
• Comenius Regio Partnerships
• eTwinning
• Mobility
• Individual pupil Mobility
• In-service training of staff grants
• Assistanships
• Preparatory visits
• Multilateral projects and networks
2. Comenius Programme2. Comenius Programme
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
The origins of the actionThe origins of the action
The European Parliament's 25 October 2005 First Reading amended Art. 19.1.b of the Commission's LLP proposal by adding a new type of action, the development of Partnerships between
"organisations responsible for any aspect of school education, with a view of fostering regional cooperation (Comenius Regio Partnerships)".
Autumn 2006: Comenius stakeholder group provided first recommendations.
November 2007 until March 2008: working group with participation of National Agencies, national authorities, Committee of the Regions and other stakeholders supported the Commission in designing the action.
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
The objetivesThe objetives
Comenius Regio Partnerships aim atenhancing school development and the
European dimension of education by promoting joint co-operation activities between
localand regional authorities with a role in school
education inEurope.
They give educational authorities, in cooperation withschools and other actors in education, in different
regions,the opportunity to work together on one or moretopics of mutual interest.
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
The structureThe structure
Comenius Regio Partnerships consist of 2 "partner regions"Each partner region must involve:
“Other Relevant organisation” can include:
youth or sport clubs, parents and pupils associations, local teacher training institutes, other learning providers, VET institutions and local employers, museums and consulting services/ advisory boards, ONGs, ... …
at least one
school
at least one
other relevant local
organisation
or institution
a local or regional authority
with a role in school education
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
How to create a Comenius Regio partnership (3 How to create a Comenius Regio partnership (3 steps)steps)
development of cooperation among the different actorsin the municipality or region
First step
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
How to create a Comenius Regio partnership (3 How to create a Comenius Regio partnership (3 steps)steps) Second step
Cooperation Exchange of good practice
Development of new approaches
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
How to create a Comenius Regio partnership (3 How to create a Comenius Regio partnership (3 steps)steps)
Third step
new practices
dissemination of results
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
There are new challenges for schools:
• Variety of students (culture, social status, needs, ..)
• Need to adapt teaching approaches and content to a new context
Why an action at regional Why an action at regional level?level?
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Why an action at regional Why an action at regional level?level?
Working directly at local / regional level permits to:
identify and understand the specific problems of schools, teachers and students
adopt best practices from other regions and provide their own
exchange experiences / pedagogical approaches / training content between regions with similar problems
share experiences that will increase the quality and the offer of lifelong learning opportunities for teachers
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Why an action at regional Why an action at regional level?level?
Involving different types of organisations permits to:
create local/ regional networks of experts in the field of school education that cooperate among each other promoting and encouraging new initiatives
enhance the link between formal school education and non-formal learning outside school buildings
sport clubs, libraries, museums and youth initiatives provide many valuable learning opportunities for young people
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Why an action at regional Why an action at regional level?level?The cooperation at local / regional level is key to
enhance the link of Comenius projects and the European priorities in education policy and to finding solutions to current challenges:
Competences for the 21Competences for the 21st Century Century
Three areas for joint work:Three areas for joint work:
Focus oncompetences
High qualitylearning for all
Teachers andschool staff
Key competencesLiteracy/numeracyLearning to LearnPersonalised learningAssessment
Early learningSystem equityEarly school leavingSpecial needsSchool development:‘learning communities’
Teacher competencesand qualificationsSchool leadership
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Application and ManagementApplication and ManagementHow to applyHow to apply
A list of all eligible institutions can be found athttp://ec.europa.eu/education/comenius/doc854_en.htm
To find partners for a Comenius Regio Partnership..
.. You could start with existing cooperation with another region or municipality in Europe, a school partnership or contacts through other European Networks and initiatives.
National Agencies will help disseminate requests via their networks so please contact your own!
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Application and ManagementApplication and ManagementHow to applyHow to apply
The application form is available on the website of your National Agency
http://ec.europa.eu/education/comenius/doc854_en.htm
Each partner sends the application to its own National Agency.
The application form is only signed by the local or regional authority on behalf of all partners in the region. The partners are asked to submit letters of intent confirming that they want to take part in the project.
Deadline for applying is in February every year.
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Application and ManagementApplication and ManagementHow to applyHow to apply
Selection by National Agencies (NAs)
Bi-lateral matching procedure: NA coordinating organises the quality evaluation of the project. Both NA establish the list of selected and reserve applications
The NA can decide to negotiate the budget
The project is funded if and only if both NAs approve
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
FundingFunding
The funding cover costs related to mobility, the implementation of project activities and the dissemination of results.
The funding is based on a lump sum allowance for mobilities AND a grant based on real costs for additional project activities.
The grant amount for additional project costs is limited to a maximum of €25,000 (and to a maximum of 75% of the additional project costs incurred).
Indirect costs are NOT covered
Funding of up to €45,000 available per region
Evidence of co-financing obligatory (it can be in staff work)
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
FundingFunding
Lump sum
Real costs
Mobility Other (non-mobility) project costs
Maximum: 25,000 €
- Staff costs
- Subcontrating
- Equipament
- Other costs
Amount: depends on the number of minimum mobilities chosen
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Comparing educational systems (12,3%)
New technologies, ICT (9,4%)
Active citizenship (6,6%)
Foreign language teaching and learning(6,1%)Development of training courses (4,7%)
Peace education (4,2%)
Quality and evaluation of education (4,2%)
Environment and sustainable development(3,8%)Others: 31 different topics
Regio 2009: some resultsRegio 2009: some resultsThemesThemes
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Regio 2009: some resultsRegio 2009: some results Activities Activities
Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops
Partner meetings
Training seminars/ course/ lectures
Design of educational material/ CD/ video
Design and use of research instruments
Study visits in the partner region
Design of websites/ forums
Cultural/Sport activities / Guided tours
Exchange of training/information material
Project and self- evaluation activities
Others: 25 types
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
Regio 2009: some resultsRegio 2009: some results Dissemination activities Dissemination activities
Printing material / brochures etc
Conference
Engaging media (tv, radio, press)
Multimedia material
Fair/ campaign
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S3. Comenius Regio Partnerships3. Comenius Regio Partnerships
COMENIUS REGIO CONFERENCE - Creating COMENIUS REGIO CONFERENCE - Creating European networks of regionsEuropean networks of regionsBordeaux 11-12 May 2011Bordeaux 11-12 May 2011
http://ec.europa.eu/education/comenius/doc2916_en.htm
> 300 European participants from local/regional public organisations, government, European associations of cities, regions, trade unions and Comenius national agencies from 28 countries.
Representatives of local/regional authorities, real pioneers in implementing the first round of projects
Plenary sessions on strategic school issues
4 thematic workshops: Key competences Early school leaving School leadership School cooperation with local community and business
Look here for inspiration and for partners
OR
GA
NIS
MO
AU
TÓ
NO
MO
PR
OG
RA
MA
S E
DU
CA
TIV
OS
EU
RO
PE
OS
CO
ME
NIU
S
Thank you very much
Andrés Ajo Lázaro. Jefe de Servicio Comenius
División Comenius-Grundtvig
OAPEE. Lifelong learning program Spanish National Agency