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Transnational mobility in a vocational context – an overview Orléans 19.4.2011

Transnational mobility in a vocational context – an overview Orléans 19.4.2011 Dr. Søren Kristensen The Danish National Centre for the Development of Vocational Education and Training (NCE) Metropolitan University College. NCE Søren Kristensen.

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Transnational mobility in a vocational context – an overview Orléans 19.4.2011

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  1. Transnational mobility in a vocational context – an overview Orléans 19.4.2011 Dr. Søren Kristensen The Danish National Centre for the Development of Vocational Education and Training (NCE) Metropolitan University College

  2. NCE Søren Kristensen Why are we doing it? Different discourses on mobility in Europe: Skills acquisition (cognitive): New vocational/professional knowledge and skills International skills Transversal skills Behaviour modification (affective): Labour market mobility Reduction of nationalism, xenophobia Reinforcement of cultural coherence

  3. NCE Søren Kristensen Characteristics of mobility in VET: • Short term • Group exchanges • Work placements • Focus on major languages when choosing target countries

  4. NCE Søren Kristensen Who finances mobility? • LdV • Structural funds (ESF, ERF) • National/regional programmes • Bi- or multinational programmes • VET institutions • Private companies • Individuals • Baseline?

  5. NCE Søren Kristensen Barriers to mobility (Move-It, 2007) • Lack of quality in mobility • Lack of information and awareness • Lack of sustainable strategies • Lack of support mechanisms • Legal and administrative obstacles

  6. NCE Søren Kristensen Does it work? Mobility as a pedagogical tool • Requires professionalism from organisers in terms of: • Preparation • Implementation • Follow-up

  7. NCE Søren Kristensen Does it work? Mobility and youth unemployment • Positive results from evaluations • Lack of longitudinal studies • Absence of scientific ”proof” (control groups)

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