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1. Recognition of non-formal learning

Recognition of non-formal and informal learning in the European Youth field based on a presentation of the European Commission, DG Education and Culture, Youth Policy Unit. 1. Recognition of non-formal learning. Youth Policy White Paper Pathways towards validation and recognition

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1. Recognition of non-formal learning

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  1. Recognition of non-formal and informal learning in the European Youth fieldbased on a presentation of the European Commission, DG Education and Culture, Youth Policy Unit

  2. 1. Recognition of non-formal learning Youth Policy • White Paper • Pathways towards validation and recognition • Portfolio for Youth Workers and Youth Leaders • Resolution of the Council • New strategy on youth Education and Training 2010 • Definition of Lifelong Learning • Future objectives of education and training systems • Common European Principles • European Qualifications Framework • Europass • Key Competences

  3. Focus on Learning Outcomes EQF LearningOutcomes Non-Formal Learning Informal Learning Jens Bjornavold, Cedefop Formal Learning

  4. 2. Youth PolicyCommission 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.

  5. Youth Policies…European Portfolio for Youth workers and Youth leadersDecision of the Council of Europe’s European Steering Committee for Youth (CDEJ) of 2003- describes experiences and competences in the youth field; - helps to assess and monitor learning progresses; - provides a functional analysis of youth workers profile; - is a self-assessment tool; - helps to gain feedback from peers and colleagues and - is a major reference during the development of Youthpass Launching 27 April 2007, Schengen

  6. 3. European Youth PactCommunication 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

  7. 4. YouthpassImplementation 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, - the employability of young people and youth workers and - the active participation of young people in society. Launching of tools for Action 1.1, 2 and 4.3 (training courses): July 2007

  8. Education & Training 2010…5. Key CompetencesRecommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council on key competences for lifelong learning (18 December 2006)1 Communication in the mother tongue2 Communication in foreign languages3 Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology4 Digital competence5 Learning to learn6 Social and civic competences7 Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship 8 Cultural awareness and expression

  9. 6. Council ResolutionResolution 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;

  10. 7. 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 … National Institute of Technical and Vocational Education – National Centre Europass ČR Weilova 1271/6, 102 00 Praha 10 phone: +420 274 862 251-6 fax: +420 274 863 473 www.europass.cz europass@nuov.cz

  11. First evaluation of Europass 2008 • Europass is particularly used by people with higher educational levels. • CV should be easier to fill in for people with lower skills' levels and it should also be possible to tailor your CV. • “Personal skills and competences” sections in CV to be further refined. • Further support and information on how to complete the documents requested. • Detailed guidelines on how to formulate skills and competences required.

  12. Follow-up • Development of a more flexible Europass CV including a self-assessment service • to allow people to better identify and describe their learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills and competences • in particular skills and competences acquired through non-formal and informal learning.

  13. 8. A EU Strategy for Youth – Investing and Empowering A renewed open method of coordination to address youth challenges and opportunities COMMUNICATION FROM THE COM TO THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS • Investing in Youth: putting in place greater resources to develop policy areas that affect young people in their daily life and improve their well being. • Empowering Youth: promoting the potential of young people for the renewal of society and to contribute to EU values and goals. • Fields of Action: Education, Employment, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Health and Sport, Participation, Social Inclusion, Volunteering, Youth and the world • E.g. Education: Objective - Complementary to formal education, non-formal education for young people should be supported to contribute to Lifelong Learning in Europe, by developing its quality, recognising its outcomes, and integrating it better with formal education • New role of youth work: Objective -Youth work should be supported, recognised for its economic and social contribution, and professionalised

  14. 9. Last & next steps • Commission Report on Europass evaluation to the European Parliament and the Council (June 2008) & Publication of the first evaluation of Europass • ‘Continue Pathways to Recognition’ - expert workshop(Prague, June 2008 & Implementation conference planned for 2010) • European Guidelines for validation of non-formal land informal learning • Proposal for a new self-assessment tool on skills acquired through non-formal and informal learning (November 2008) • Conference on voluntary activities and recognition of non-formal learning (Czech Presidency, March 2009)

  15. 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

  16. Thank you for your attention!European Commission – DG EAC – Youth Policy Unitbasic presentation by Manfred von Hebel adapted by Rita Bergstein

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