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News from EAEA: looking back
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Transformative learning and values: conclusions from a very successful annual theme 2022
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Throughout 2022, EAEA together with its members looked into the concept of transformative learning and its increasing relevance as Europe recovers from a global pandemic and faces an energy crisis, against a background of ambitious objectives of a digital and green transition. Our outcome paper is now available!
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Advocacy high on the agenda of EAEA capacity-building in 2022
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In 2022, EAEA organised two trainings for ALE staff. The Younger Staff Training took place in Brussels in September and focused on guidance for learning and career; the Advocacy Academy was held in Istanbul in December and invited ALE organisations from outside the EU to take their first steps towards an advocacy plan. Find out more from articles written by YST participants: Sari Pohjola (Finland) and Kalianne Farren (Ireland), and from a summary of the Advocacy Academy written by DVV International.
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Lifelong Learning Interest Group on Investment in Learning Mobility – recap
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The Lifelong Learning Interest Group, chaired by MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen, met 29 November to discuss Investment in Learning Mobility. Have a look at the recap to see the key conclusions from the discussion.
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Digitalisation and Bildung: 21st century challenge
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According to the new publication by the Bildung project, “Digitalisation and Bildung”, Bildung must accompany the digital transformation of our societies. The paper explores how Bildung and digitalisation complement each other. What are the benefits, and what are the risks?
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Call for urgent action to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis and inflation on ALE provision
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EuropeanALE organisations are ringing the alarm bell: the energy crisis and inflation in Europe are spreading far and wide and are starting to show their negative impact on the sector. EAEA calls for urgent action to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis and inflation on ALE provision and to ensure access to learning opportunities for all adults. Read our statement.
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What's in the Marrakech Framework for Action and how can you get involved?
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CONFINTEA VII is more than a conference: it's a process. The Marrakech Framework for Action, adopted in June 2022, highlights 8 focal areas and 6 recommendations to advance ALE at the global level. Find out more from an infonote prepared by EAEA.
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Financing and quality in ALE in the spotlight
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EAEA's Working Groups on Financing ALE and on Quality in ALE are proud to present their results. Have a look at the background paper on Financing ALE in Europe, which looks at the current financing levels of ALE in Europe, funding instruments as well as key trends and challenges in financing. The WG on Quality invites you to consult their recommendations for a new approach to quality assurance for the sector.
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How can AI support adult educators in creating learner-centered approaches? EAEA is excited to be coordinating a new Erasmus+ KA2 project AI4AL, which will encourage a conscious use of AI by adult educators. The consortium, with partners from Belgium, Italy, Romania, Germany and Switzerland, met at a kick-off meeting in Brussels on 5-6 December.
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News from EAEA: looking ahead
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Save the date: EAEA General Assembly and Annual Conference, 6-7 June 2023, Zagreb, Croatia
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We're looking forward to seeing you at the next General Assembly and Annual Conference, which will be held on 6-7 June in Zagreb, Croatia. Many thanks to our Croatian member DANTE for hosting us!
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Introducing EAEA's annual theme 2023: ALE and the Green Transition
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The EAEA Sustainability Working Group invites you to consult a concept paper that outlines how EAEA could work on the topic of ALE and the Green Transition, our annual topic in 2023. Have a look at the paper!
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Join the DANTE networking event: Development And Networking for a Training Evolution
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Interested in strengthening your network of international partners? EAEA Croatian member DANTE invites you to join the networking event Development and Networking for a Training Evolution, which will be held on 25-27 January 2023 in Zagreb. Find out more from the event agenda and complete the registration form by 7 January.
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Erasmus+ call 2023 launched
The 2023 Erasmus+ call for proposals has been launched! We especially invite you to consider including learner mobilities in your applications for Key Action 1: Mobility of individuals (deadline 23 February). You will see that the target group has now been broadened to include learners of all backgrounds (not only vulnerable learners as was the case in the previous call). If you are planning to include learner mobilities in your KA1 application, do let us know!
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More access to Erasmus+ needed in Eastern Europe
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EAEA members greatly appreciate the Erasmus+ programme, which drives innovation, improves participation and quality of adult learning provision. That said, non-EU countries in Eastern Europe still face barriers to access the Erasmus+ programme, especially if they work in the non-formal adult education sector. Read our statement calling for more access to Erasmus+ in Eastern Europe.
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Not a place of quiet: a conference in Moldova highlights the role of adult learning centres in local development
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Against the background of multiple crises and rising political tensions in Europe, how can adult learning providers highlight their contribution to democracy and social inclusion? A recent conference in Chisinau, Moldova, organised by DVV International in collaboration with EAEA, looked at how adult learning centres collaborate with local authorities. Find out more from an article on EAEA website.
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