Recognition of nonformal learning

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1. Slide 1: Non-formal Education goes W3 Tallinn , 31 May 2008 European Commission, DG Education and Culture, Youth Policy Unit 1
2. Slide 2: 1. Recognition of non-formal learning Youth Policy Education and Training 2010 White Paper Definition of Lifelong o o Learning Pathways towards o validation and recognition Future objectives of o education and training Portfolio for Youth Workers systems o and Youth Leaders Common European o Resolution of the Council Principles o European Qualifications o Framework Europass o Key Competences o 2
3. Slide 3: 2. Youth Policy Commission White Paper (November 2001) The White Paper describes youth work as part of the overall package of lifelong learning and demands: – a clearer definition of the concepts, of the skills acquired and of quality standards – a higher regard for the people who become involved in these activities – greater recognition of these activities – greater complementarity with formal education and training. 3
4. Slide 4: 3. European Youth Pact Communication from the Commission on European policies concerning youth. DG EAC / DG EMPL (May 2005) Actions in education and training - Member States develop frameworks to support transparency and recognition of qualifications and competences, and for validating non- formal and informal learning - Commission to propose a European Qualifications Framework in 2006 - Commission to adopt a Recommendation on key competences in 2006 - Commission & Member States to develop “YOUTHPASS” from 2006 4
5. Slide 5: 4. Youthpass Implementation of a recognition instrument for the Youth in Action programme To support - the reflection on the individual non-formal learning process, - the social recognition of youth work and - the employability of young people and youth workers. Launching of tools for Action 1.1, 2 and 4.3: July 2007 5
6. Slide 6: Youthpass… Individual data General description of Youth Exchanges Signature ID and References 6
7. Slide 7: Youthpass… Learning in Youth Exchanges Activities undertaken in the Youth Exchange Individual activities undertaken by the Participant Information about cooperation and funding Signature 7
8. Slide 8: 5. Council Resolution Resolution of the Council on the recognition of the value of non-formal and informal learning within the European youth field (May 2006) invites the Member States and the Commission to encourage (…) the development of a comparable and transparent youth-specific element within Europass for identifying and recognising the skills and competences acquired by young people through non-formal and informal learning; 8
9. Slide 9: 6. Europass Decision of the European Parliament and the Council on a single Community framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (Europass) (December 2004) Europass Curriculum Vitae Europass Mobility Europass Diploma Supplement Europass Certificate Supplement Europass Language Passport Europass … Europassi Keskus Eestis Kutsekvalifikatsiooni Sihtasutuse juures Pärnu mnt 142 Tallinn http://www.europassikeskus.ee/index.php?lang=en 9
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11. Slide 11: 7. A concept for a webpage “Recognition of non-formal learning in the youth field” www.youthandrecognition.eu 11
12. Slide 12: 8. Contents Information History, framework, political background, current policy development o Research Scientific background, research material, references o Discussion Conceptual background material, follow-up to developments, platform for o exchange and discussion, working groups (ltd. access) Practice Examples and good practice, national, regional, local or sectoral level, o networks and links Youthpass Technical solution to generate Youthpass at organisational level o 12
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14. Slide 14: 9. Relevant webpages http://www.youthpass.eu http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu http://ec.europa.eu/youth/index_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.html 14
15. Slide 15: Thank you for your attention! European Commission – DG EAC – Youth Policy Unit manfred.von-hebel@ec.europa.eu 15