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EAEA Newsletter 1/2022

EAEA news

EAEA's annual theme 2022: Transformative Learning and Values

In 2022, EAEA will dedicate its attention to transformative learning and values. Throughout the year, we will highlight best practises and methods for transformative learning. We will also explore this topic at the General Assembly and Annual Conference 30-31 May in Mechelen, Belgium. Read more about EAEA's annual theme 2022

Apply for the EAEA Grundtvig Award

Each year, EAEA Grundtvig Award highlights initiatives that produce new ideas, foster partnerships and advance understanding on how we can work in adult education. In 2022 the theme of the Award is Transformative Learning and Values. Read more about the Grundtvig Award call

EAEA Country Reports 2021 published

EAEA country reports offer a civil society perspective on the state of adult learning and education (ALE) in Europe. This year, we have asked our members about sustainability, funding and the impact of COVID-19 on the ALE sector.

EAEA events and trainings eligible for Erasmus+ mobility in 2022

Are you applying for Erasmus+ KA1 funding? Consider adding EAEA events and training programmes to your application! Find out more from our events calendar and the list of EAEA events in 2022-23

Policy news

Context paper on digitalisation and democracy

The paper has been produced by EAEA's working group on the topic, and takes a closer look at the conceptualisation of democracy within the context of digitalisation, power dynamics and digital politics. Context paper on digitalisation and democracy

CONFINTEA VII needs a strong civil society representation


EAEA urges UNESCO Member States to involve civil society representatives in the preparations for CONFINTEA VII in June 2022, and shares recommendations for a renewed vision of ALE. EAEA's statement on CONFINTEA VII

More inclusion requires adequate funding and support

A series of recommendations drafted by EAEA calls for adequate funding and support for adult learning organisations and National Agencies to make the Erasmus+ programmes and Solidarity Corps programmes truly inclusive. Read EAEA's statement on inclusion

Articles and podcasts by EAEA

Speakers' Corner: Paulo Freire’s pedagogical politics

Paulo Freire’s notions on reflection, genuine dialogue and critical thinking are still relevant today, writes Professor Peter Mayo in Speakers' Corner, column series published in co-operation with Elm Magazine. 
Paulo Freire’s pedagogical politics: A 100 years on

“We need rights-based education about digitalisation”

“Civic education can offer a unique perspective which is lacking in learning about the digital in Europe”, says Nils-Eyk Zimmermann from DIGIT-AL project. The Grundtvig Award winning project explores the human rights aspect of digitalisation. Read the article on DIGIT-AL

Fighting exclusion through proximity, accessibility, and engagement

Local bodies joined forces to provide distance learning opportunities and to foster well-being among the citizens of Umbria, Italy. The #GEMMA project is one of the winners of EAEA Grundtvig Award 2021. Read the article on GEMMA

Advocacy at the heart of EAEA training programmes in 2021

Advocacy for improved adult learning policy was the cross-cutting theme of EAEA Younger Staff Training and Executive Staff Training organised in autumn 2021. Read more about the 2021 trainings

EPALE: Manifesto on Adult Learning and Education for Sustainability

A new Manifesto on ALE for Sustainability calls for updated curricula, innovative partnerships and policy support to address the climate crisis, writes Aleksandra Kozyra on EPALE. Read the article on Manifesto on Adult Learning and Education for Sustainability 

EPALE interview: How to reach the unreachable learners?

Who are the unreachable in adult learning and how can we improve our outreach towards them? Aleksandra Kozyra interviewed Prof. Dr. Maurice de Greef on the topic. Reaching the unreachable learners

EPALE Podcast - Adult Learning And Museum Education

EAEA’s Gina Ebner spoke with experts from Italy and Finland to get to know inspiring examples of learning that takes place in museums. Listen to the podcast on Adult Learning And Museum Education

Project news
“To me, Bildung means learning new things that make me think and reflect critically on my views. It also means fostering communication with others and widening my horizon in terms of changing my attitudes and behaviour.”

Reflections on Bildung

Bildung Erasmus+ project explores the holistic concept of Bildung in adult learning and education. The project publishes a series of reflections on what Bildung means to our partners. Bildung reflections

RSRSS: Accreditation of basic skills in Spain

After more than two years of working with the Ministry of Education of Spain and the DG Reform of the European Commission on accreditation of basic skills, the final conference of the SRSS project will take place on the 3 March in Madrid, and it will be live-streamed. SRSS conference

Regale: Training on programmes and funding in adult learning

Regale project will organise a three-day training on programmes and funding in adult learning 1-3 March. The previous trainings are now available on Moodle platform. Regale trainings

Motiv-Action: Good practice database now available

Motiv-Action good practices database provides information on some of the most interesting, creative and innovative applications of digital services in supporting adult users in finding new career opportunities. Motiv-Action database of good practices
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