NALA from Ireland elaborated guidelines for good adult literacy work defining the 5 most important principles of quality work in adult literacy. 1. Adult literacy work is based on a philosophy of adult education which is concerned with personal development and social...
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Policy coherence in basic skills provision – Interview with David Mallows (video)
Interview was made on the Annual Collaborative Workshop of the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) on the 3rd - 5th of June, 2015 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Title of the workshop: “Strategies that work: governance, financing and implementation in the provision of...
Join the ‘European e-training for Adult Educators’
The European Adult Education (Young) Professionals Learning Platform (AE-PRO) has announced the launch of ‘European e-training for Adult Educators’, that includes sessions on European developments in the adult education sector, Adult education methodologies in...
EBSN Chair Graciela Sbertoli Keynote Speaker on EPALE Launch conference
The Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) aims to become the main reference point for adult learning professionals in Europe. The European Commission has repeatedly expressed its appreciation of the fact that EBSN is one of the partners in the EPALE...
New Erasmus+ project started with four EBSN members – “Straighten Basic Skills”
Strategy To Raise Awareness and Improve, Generalize and Help Tackling European Needs for Basic Skills – Straighten Basic Skills Improving the accessibility of learning opportunities for adults, especially for low qualified employees and long term unemployed, with a...
Summary of EBSN 2014 Conference results are available (video)
http://youtu.be/jA6P2wXBFFk How do we sum up these two days? There was lots of interesting discussion on PIAAC, social inclusion, numeracy, family learning, among many other relevant subjects. PIAAC was high on everyone’s agenda and we do need to engage with PIAAC –...
The digital forum where we can meet and promote basic skills
The digital forum where we can meet and promote basic skills a call for your active participation and contribution About the features of the recently launched EPALE People working in adult education will be able to access news and events, and network with colleagues...
Mother Child Education Foundation, Turkey awarded US Library of Congress International Prize
The Mother Child Education Foundation (AÇEV) received the International Prize of the US Library of Congress for its significant work in literacy in Turkey. The International Prize is one of three prizes presented by the 2014 Library of Congress Literacy Awards to...
Adult basic skills and social inclusion: Call for examples
NIACE (the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) is calling for examples of adult basic skills provision aimed at social inclusion. Follow this link for more information and to complete the sruvey.
The ePlatform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) is coming soon
As the latest development in an ongoing commitment to improving the quality of adult learning in Europe, the European Commission will soon unveil a new multilingual open community. The aim of EPALE is to create a hub for adult education professionals with the goal to...