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Transformative learning and values
at the centre of EAEA's work in 2022

Dear Members,

I hope you had a good start to the new year!

In this first edition of Member News after the break, we're happy to announce that the next General Assembly and Annual Conference will take place in Mechelen, Belgium, on 30-31 May 2022. We're hoping that this year we will finally be able to meet with you face to face, but stay tuned for our updates.

In 2022, EAEA will dedicate its attention to transformative learning and values. We're looking forward to exploring what transformative learning means to you and how the ALE sector can support a digital and green transition that doesn't leave anyone behind. A call for the Grundtvig Award 2022 will be launched next month!

And what are you planning to work on this year? Would you like us to share your news with EAEA members? Do drop me a message!

Best wishes,
Aleksandra

Join the EAEA General Assembly and Annual Conference in Mechelen

We hope that 2022 will be the year in which we will finally be able to host you face to face at the General Assembly, Grundtvig Award Ceremony and Annual Conference in Mechelen, Belgium. Please mark 30-31 May in your calendars and join us to discuss transformative learning and values.

EAEA annual events 2022

Online workshop on problem-solving tools and approaches

How can adult educators implement a problem-solving approach in their daily work? EAEA invites you to join a short workshop during which we would like to test an e-learning platform that aims to foster a problem-solving mindset. Explore the SUPPORT platform and complete the registration form to join us on 24 January at 2:00 pm CET.

Catch up on webinars on EU tools and financing ALE

Are you interested in EU tools for internationalisation of adut learning or funding tools used for ALE in Europe and beyond? Catch up on the REGALE project webinars on our e-learning platform. Recordings of the webinars and additional resources are available once you enrol in the course.

EPALE podcast on adult learning and museum education

How can museums foster adult learning? Listen to the EPALE podcast facilitated by EAEA's Gina Ebner, during which Margherita Sani from NEMO and Lauri Tuomi and Nina Hjelt from KVS share examples from across Europe.

Online discussion on Upskilling Pathways

EAEA is currently preparing a feedback paper on the implementation on Upskilling Pathways for the ongoing consultation. We welcome your insight during our online discussion on 22 February at 11:00 - 12:00 pm CET. Registrations to Upskilling Pathways: member discussion are open.

EAEA joins the Smart against Ageism project

How can adult learning prepare adults to cope with ageism? What can be done at the policy level to tackle the problem? EAEA has joined an Erasmus+ KA2 project Smart against Ageism aiming to foster diversity and empathy. The project was kicked off during an online meeting on 18 January. More information is coming soon!

EAEA DIGIT WG continues its work in 2022

In 2021, the EAEA Working Group on Digitalisation produced a comprehensive context paper on digitalisation and democracy. The group will continue its work in 2022. If you're interested in contributing, please contact EAEA's Christin Cieslak.

Stakeholder news

New Council Recommendation calls on prioritizng learning for environmental sustainability

A newly published Council Recommendation on learning for environmental sustainability recommends that education and training systems urgently prioritize a green transition. According to the document, a "comprehensive and collaborative approach" is needed. Learning opportunities, including adult learning, should prepare citizens to contribute to an "environmentally sustainable, circular and climate-neutral economy and a just society".

Council Recommendation on learning for environmental sustainability

In other news...

ActionAid survey on Building Anti-Racist Public Education Systems

New Bachelor's Degree Programme in Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development at the University of Eastern Finland

New European Education Area portal is now live

Reaching the unreachable learners: EPALE interview with Prof. Dr. Maurice de Greef

Interesting webinars

Eurydice talk on adult learning in Europe and the EPALE experience, 19 January, 11:00 am CET

Monitoring learning outcomes: Towards understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNESCO, 21 January, 1:00 - 4:00 pm CET

Workshop on problem-solving approaches in lifelong learning, 24 January, 2:00 - 3:00 p CET

A Cultural Deal for Europe: policy conversation of Culture Action Europe, 1 February, 15:00-18:00 CET

International Mother Language Day 2022 celebration by UNESCO, 21 February, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CET

Upskilling Pathways: member discussion, 22 February, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CET

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