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This Policy paper describes the benefits of collaboration with diverse stakeholders and the benefits of the target group involvement. The target group did not just identify the challenges but was also actively involved in creating solutions.

The Policy paper presents the methodology used used in Iceland for:

·      Building networks across sectors and countries around a common agenda;

·      Joining forces of citizens, organisations and policymakers for collaborative actions;

·      Involving relevant stakeholders in the whole process of creating and testing solutions.

Both, the researchers, and the practitioners, who have used this methodology recognise that it can be adjusted and used in different contexts and with different target groups.

Best regards,

Antra Carlsen, NVL

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A Design Based Research process was applied, a model that enabled the unlocking of insights from immigrants as well as various stakeholders looking specifically at challenges linked to inclusion.

All the insights from the five focus groups with immigrants were explored and themes identified at a Nordic working seminar in Reykjavík in May 2023.

Findings reveal, among other things, that a closer attention is needed regarding integration into jobs, education and society through a more focused cooperation with the target group and all relevant stakeholders based on the identified solutions. Specific "blind spots" were identified revealing that many of the current measures in place are inefficient.

The project is led by the Education and Training Service Centre (ETSC) in Iceland and the Nordic Network for Adult Learning (NVL) as a part of the Icelandic presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

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Amplifying the voice of immigrants and cooperating based on effective solutions - NVL

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The project Voices of young immigrants - inclusion in education, work and society is based on a wide collaboration of stakeholders, focusing on the perspectives of young immigrants in Iceland.

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The Sustainable Model for Change is designed to address complex societal challenges and co-create meaningful solutions towards sustainable change. NVL has applied this methodology when working with challenges linked to digitalisation and the target group of hard-to-reach learners 2021-2023 and with challenges linked to integration and learning 2023.

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NVL, in partnership with the Education and Training Service Centre (ETSC) in Iceland, has developed a model for co-creating meaningful and sustainable solutions.

The Sustainable Model for Change is designed to address complex societal challenges and co-create meaningful solutions towards sustainable change. NVL has applied this methodology to working with challenges linked to digitalisation and the target group of hard-to-reach learners and with challenges linked to integration and learning. Both, the researchers, and the practitioners, who have used this methodology recognise that it can be adjusted and used in different contexts and with different target groups.

The Sustainable Model for Change methodology supports:

Building networks across sectors and countries around a common agenda.

Joining forces of citizens, organisations and policymakers for collaborative actions.

Involving relevant stakeholders in the whole process of creating and testing solutions.

The model is developed in a project led by the Education and Training Service Centre (ETSC) in Iceland and the Nordic Network for Adult Learning (NVL) as a part of the Icelandic presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. It has been explored at a Nordic conference in 2023 and in a research and development project for digital inclusion 2021-2022.
Read more about the model in the One-pager document here.

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Sustainable Model for Change supports joint Nordic collaborations - NVL

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NVL, in partnership with the Training Service Centre (ETSC) in Iceland, has developed a model for co-creating meaningful and sustainable solutions.

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Flexible upskilling and validation of competences at the Workplace: Nordic Examples

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Flexible upskilling and validation of competences at the Workplace: Nordic Examples

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Her links for two education initiatives from Sweden and Norway that I briefly talked about at the conference.

Best regards,

Emil Schriver, NVL

:https://www.myh.se/yrkeshogskolan/for-utbildningsanordare/yh-flex

https://mennihelse.no/

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iRead4Skills: merging technology and culture for basic skills development

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iRead4Skills: merging technology and culture for basic skills development

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Raquel Amaro (NOVA University Lisbon – FCSH, Portugal)

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P2.3_Raquel Amaro_iRead4Skills - merging technology and culture_EBSN2024

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Digital transformation and inclusion – how to improve quality and effectiveness

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Digital transformation and inclusion – how to improve quality and effectiveness

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Emil Egebo Schriver (Nordic Network for Adult Learning (NVL), Denmark)

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Green skills to support the green transition of companies - activities in Estonia funded by Recovery and Resilience Facility

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Green skills to support the green transition of companies - activities in Estonia funded by Recovery and Resilience Facility

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Ena Drenkhan (Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Estonia)

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P2.1_Ena Drenkhan_Green skills to support the green transition of companies  - Estonia_EBSN2024

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Financial literacy as key competence of adults

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Financial literacy as key competence of adults

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Estera Možina & Petra Javrh (Slovenian Institute for Adult Education (SIAE), Slovenia)

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W2.2_Estera Mozina & Petra Javrh_Financial literacy_EBSN2024

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JOURNEY TO PARENTHOOD – YOUR SIMPLE GUIDE TO FERTILITY

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Fertility Project Journey to parenthood - Your Simple Guide to Fertility download

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Enhancing the Teachers’ Guidance Role through Transversal Skills and Future Literacy’

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Enhancing the Teachers’ Guidance Role through Transversal Skills and Future Literacy’

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Daniela Dato & Miriam Bassi (University of Foggia, Italy)

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W2.2_Miriam Bassi & Daniela Dato- Enhancing the teachers’ guidance role through transversal skills and future literacy_EBSN2024

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Exploring, understanding and harnessing existing adult writing groups (on and offline) as spaces for adult literacy development

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Exploring, understanding and harnessing existing adult writing groups (on and offline) as spaces for adult literacy development

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Sam Duncan (University College London, Institute of Education, UK)

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Introduction to ChatGPT - Applications, opportunities and challenges for learners and trainers

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Introduction to ChatGPT - Applications, opportunities and challenges for learners and trainers

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Damian Fäh (Flying Teachers, Switzerland)

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Teaching digital and media literacy in the 21st European Union: Practical reskilling methodologies for adult trainers

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Teaching digital and media literacy in the 21st European Union: Practical reskilling methodologies for adult trainers

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Patricia Pollino (GRI - Industrial Outplacing Cabinet, Spain)

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W1.3_Patricia Pollino Revillo_Teaching digital and media literacy in the 21st European Union_EBSN2024

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What do people understand by ‘green skills’?

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What do people understand by ‘green skills’?

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Alex Stevenson (National Learning and Work Institute, UK)

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Adaptation of the EBSN’s Professional Development Series in a National Context

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Adaptation of the EBSN’s Professional Development Series in a National Context

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Zoltán Várkonyi (European Basic Skills Network Secretariat, Hungary)

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W1.2_Zoltan Varkonyi_Adaptation of the EBSN’s Professional Development Series in a National Context _EBSN2024

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Development of a National Branch Certificate “Course Instructor Basic Skills”

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Development of a National Branch Certificate “Course Instructor Basic Skills”

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Cäcilia Märki (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB), Switzerland)

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New Eco Smart - new circular and social responsible business models within the Habitat sectors to revitalise rural areas

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New Eco Smart - new circular and social responsible business models within the Habitat sectors to revitalise rural areas

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Valeria Buscemi & Andrea Filippo Calabria (CEIPES, Italy)

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W1.1_Valeria Buscemi & Andrea Calabria_New Eco Smart _EBSN2024

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Bringing "Green" and "Digital" to the Learner - the Model of the "Learning Lounges"

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Bringing "Green" and "Digital" to the Learner - the Model of the "Learning Lounges"

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Livio Loretz (Flying Teachers, Switzerland)

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W1.1_Livio Loretz_the Model of the "Learning Lounges_EBSN2024

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Public-Private Partnership for Reskilling in Japan

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Public-Private Partnership for Reskilling in Japan

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Muneaki Goto (Japan Reskilling Initiative, Japan)

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Insights and Innovations in Upskilling and Reskilling Adult Skills Learners

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Insights and Innovations in Upskilling and Reskilling Adult Skills Learners

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Judith Alamprese (Abt Global, USA)

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P1.4_Judith Alamprese_Insights and Innovations in Upskilling and Reskilling Adult Skills Learners_EBSN2024

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Challenges in career guidance for the twin transition

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Challenges in career guidance for the twin transition

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Julia Fernandez Valdés (Acción Laboral, Spain)

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P1.3_Julia Fernandez Valdés_Challenges in career guidance for the twin transition_EBSN2024

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Outline of the policy of basic skills practice in Spain - ELM

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Outline of the policy of basic skills practice in Spain - ELM

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Luis Carro (University of Valladolid, Spain)

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P1.2_Luis Carro_ Outline of the policy of basic skills practice in Spain - ELM_EBSN2024

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Sofie Doskarova (European Commission)

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P1.1_Sofie Doskarova_Overview of European Policies _EBSN2024

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Conference Dinner is at 8.30 PM Thursday evening at Rios de Luz, everybody is very much welcome to join!

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Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

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Let's meet at Plaza Fuente Dorada at 7 PM to discover the gorgeous town of Valladolid with a local guide!

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Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

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ESBN 2024 Valladolid_Panel 2 on Making twin transition a just transition_06-06-24_

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Making Twin Transition a Just Transition

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Making Twin Transition a Just Transition

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WIOA Definition of Basic Skills_JA_4-28-24

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ESBN 2024 Valladolid_Panel 1 on rethinking basic skills_06-04-24_

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Rethinking Basic Skills in the context of Twin Transition

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Rethinking Basic Skills in the context of Twin Transition

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https://padlet.com/damianfaeh/ebsn-networking-project-generation-platform-71ox3pnb6atnneit

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Check out the details about the conference's venue, travel details etc.

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Find the link to the final program for more information and scroll down for reading about the speakers!

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One of the usual elements of EBSN conferences is the Marketplace, where participants can present the latest results, resources and developments of their organisation freely. Share your bit by adding a new padlet post below and engage with others' materials too!

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One of EBSN's interactivity tool is the Project Generation Facility. Let us know about any relevant projects that you are implementing, or planning to launch! Find partners, connect ideas and join efforts here!

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EBSN CBS on EPALE promoting adult basic skills policy and practice - Conference EBSN

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As the challenges around basic skills development intensified in the past years, EBSN has been tirelessly seeking new ways to contribute to its promotion both in terms of policy and practice. The Capacity Building Series on EPALE is a tool to support diverse needs in different topics using multiple forms of media and designed to be used by a broad range of stakeholders and experts working on the national implementation of Upskilling Pathways.

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EBSN Capacity Building Series interactive BOoklet

A collection of CBS episodes 2019 – 2021

As the challenges around basic skills development intensified in the past years, EBSN has been tirelessly seeking new ways to contribute to its promotion both in terms of policy and practice. The Capacity Building Series on EPALE is a tool to support diverse needs in different topics using multiple forms of media and designed to be used by a broad range of stakeholders and experts working on the national implementation of Upskilling Pathways. We are proud to present this compilation of selected resources created throughout 2019-2021, including OERs, MOOCs, podcasts, Epale conference contributions and blogposts.

Benefits of the interactive booklet

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To a unique compilation Of EBSN resources

This is an interactive booklet which navigates you through a collection of selected media resources like OERs, podcasts or blogposts.

Please search for the icons

or click on the headlines or pictures to get to the specific resource.

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EBSN CBS on EPALE promoting adult basic skills policy and practice - Conference EBSN

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EBSN Capacity Building Series interactive BOoklet A collection of CBS episodes 2019 – 2021 As the challenges around basic skills development intensified in the past years, EBSN has been tirelessly seeking new ways to contribute to its promotion both in terms of policy and practice. The Capacity Buil…

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The Podcast investigates how recent policies on micro-credentials and individual learning accounts could help adults with basic skills challenges find their way back to learning. You can also read the full transcript: Download. You may find interesting details about the Swiss basic skills vouchers presented by the Swiss Federation for Adult Learning.

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Policies focusing on skills, employment, and adult learning have been introduced to foster social inclusion, and labour market integrity in light of the challenges Europe faces today. Making learning more accessible to vulnerable groups and strengthening their position in the labour market are both key to a resilient Europe in the future and it is also of key importance in the light of the European Year of Skills. The European Commission is set out "to bring down barriers to learning and improve access to quality education" - as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen states. Adults with basic skills challenges are especially at risk not only in terms of participation in training programmes, but also in finding their place in the labour market.

This podcast takes a closer look at relevant EU (and non-EU) initiatives addressing social inclusion, employment, and skills to see how they can empower adults with low-, (or no) qualification. First, the latest updates on the EU approach to micro-credentials are discussed. Then, we focus on the Swiss implementation experiences on the education voucher system. Learning about how the Swiss policy addresses adult basic skills development can serve with an example for European Member States on how they can steer their efforts in implementing the individual learning accounts for the benefit of this vulnerable target group.

Contributing experts:

The moderator of the podcast is Tamás Harangozó on behalf of the European Basic Skills Network.

Key resources:

Read the full transcript of the podcast here
Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.

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EPALE podcast - Empowering adults with basic skills needs - EPALE - European Commission

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Key policies on micro-credentials and individual learning accounts help adults with basic skills challenges find their way back to learning. | Adult Learning in Europe

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EBSN Professional Development Series - an introduction on Epale

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EBSN Professional Development Series - an introduction on Epale

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In today's fast-paced world, the need for continuous learning among adults is more important than ever, particularly during times of crisis. This is a sentiment that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) emphasised already 50 years ago, highlighting in their report ' Recurrent Education: A Strategy for Lifelong Learning (1973)'. Today, the OECD, in collaboration with the Global Commission on the Future of Work, has found through its PIAAC survey that societies with declining literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills suffer from economic underdevelopment and social disintegration. The ILO also supports the same idea, highlighting in their report "Working for a Brighter Future" (2019) that lifelong learning is key to proactively responding to crises and building more resilient organisations.

The European Basic Skills Network (ESBN) and its are strongly concerned that basic skills development and, accordingly, professional development for basic skills teachers is a relevant response at times of crisis to enhance the skills of adults in Europe, to increase resilience and to develop essential transversal skills necessary for the workplace and community engagement.

Starting the European Year of Skills for 2023, the Professional Development Series (PDS) of EBSN has reached an advanced phase of applying MOOCs to develop the professional skills and competencies of basic skills teachers helping adult learning to improve with better performance.

The EBSN Annual Conference 2023 will be connected to quality aspects in basic skills development, with specific attention to the training of teachers and adult educators to generate further dialogue towards challenging issues of professionalisation of basic skills provision.

Dr. Prof. Balázs Németh - University of Pécs

Zoltán Várkonyi - The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN)

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From Policy to Practice: Innovative Professional Development for Basic Skills Teachers through MOOCs - EPALE - European Commission

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Join the discourse over raising skills and competencies of Basic Skills Teachers by MOOCs of EBSN's Professional Development Series. | Adult Learning in Europe

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Post-Covid Challenges Demand new Efforts in the Professionalisation of Basic Skills Teachers 

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Post-Covid Challenges Demand new Efforts in the Professionalisation of Basic Skills Teachers 

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This post discusses the need to professionalise basic skills teachers after the COVID-era and new initiatives in the field. All the referred cases are being presented and discussed at the conference of the EBSN on June 15-16, 2023

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EPALE - Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe

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The need for professionalising adult basic skills teachers in Europe - EPALE - European Commission

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The need for professionalising adult basic skills teachers in Europe

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Our next discussion is focusing on the role of basic skills initiatives in the future of EU reforms addressing skills. We will address the following questions that were in the centre of recent basic skills-related EU projects:

How can we call for action for basic skills development during the EU Year of Skills?

What are the main challenges and potentials in the professionalisation of basic skills trainers?

How can ongoing EU policies in adult learning (microcredentials and individual learning accounts) contribute to the professionalisation of basic skills trainers?

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EPALE - Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe

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Get ready for the next EPALE discussion on basic skills in the European Year of Skills! - EPALE - European Commission

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Get ready for the next EPALE discussion on basic skills in the European Year of Skills!

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The EBSN is looking for potential new members of the network. We know our current activities, particularly those related to the production and upkeep of the Capacity Building Series, will benefit f…

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You can find the second day's presentations in this section.

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You can find the first day's presentations in this section.

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This stream is dedicated to presenting the program and sharing information about the speakers.

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European Basic Skills Network Email Forms

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