Study visits: tool for cooperation and

learning http://studyvisits.cedefop.europa.eu

Hélène Hamers

CedefopBratislava, 6 September 2012

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CedefopEuropean agency for the development of vocational training

(Thessaloniki, Greece)

Centre of knowledge and expertise

Research, analysis, scientific advice and networking to provide evidence and support in: developing/implementing VET policy European cooperation in VET

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Cedefop objective and activitieshttp://www.cedefop.europa.eu

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Study visits as part of Lifelong learning

A strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020) (12 May 2009):

• making lifelong learning and mobility a reality;• improving the quality and efficiency of education and

training;• promoting equity, social cohesion and active citizenship;• enhancing creativity and innovation, including

entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training.

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Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)

ComeniusSchool

education

ErasmusHigher

education & advanced training

Leonardo da VinciInitial and continuing

VET

GrundtvigAdult

education

Transversal programme4 key activities – Policy cooperation and innovation (Study

Visits); Language learning; ICT; Dissemination

Jean Monnet programme3 key activities – Jean Monnet Action; European Institutions;

European Associations

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Cedefop’s tasks • calls for proposals - annual catalogue;

• calls for applications - composition of groups;

• support to quality of visits – ensuring coherence with European priorities;

• assessment and evaluation of implementation and results;

• dissemination of results.

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Study visits in 2011/12

• 216 visits - 29 countries

• 5 434 applications

• 2 465 selected participants - 33 countries

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Why to apply• Great experience

• Improving key competencies

• New ideas and inspiration for initiating changes and improve existing practice

• Ideas for further cooperation and networking among participating institutions

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How to apply• http://studyvisits.cedefop.europa.eu/

index.asp?cid=2&artid=7194&scid=74&artlang=EN

• Search for a visit

• Deadline: 12 October 2012 (noon ECT)

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Participants’ role and tasks • Good preparation • Active participation• Continuous follow up

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Evaluation and dissemination

Group report:– findings– organisation– overall satisfaction

Participant questionnaire:

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Group reportshould:

• help the participants, through discussion and exchange of impressions, summarise their learning experience, bringing it to an analytical level;

• provide Cedefop and NA with information to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of the programme implementation, its outcomes; to disseminate the acquired knowledge among the experts in the themes and to the general public at national and European level;

• give the organiser an idea about how well the visit went and food for reflection for future visits that they might wish to host.

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After visit

• reflect on your experience• tell others about the visit (in your institution and wider)• maintain contacts• participate in events • promote the study visits programme and disseminate the SV

results

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Management Information System - OLIVE

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Study visits success

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Have a fruitful and interesting

visit!

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