Erasmus+ Enriching lives, opening minds

In this issue - October 2017 Top news Higher education Vocational education and training School education   Adult learning Youth Sport

Top news In the spotlight: Quality in teaching and learning Under the Erasmus+ programme, the merits of an international or skills-building experience are not only important for students, apprentices and volunteers. Our teachers and trainers can also benefit from exchanges that foster long-term pedagogical innovation. This in turn bolsters the teachers and trainers themselves, their fellow colleagues and learners, and society more broadly. Read more... More funding, more opportunities! Prepare for the 2018 Erasmus+ calls The European Commission has adopted the Erasmus+ 2018 Annual Work Programme, marking the beginning of the process to launch all the Erasmus+ calls for 2018. Learn more about the extra funding and new opportunities! Read more... Erasmus+ 30th anniversary campaign closing event - save the date! After a year full of events triggering plenty of emotions, memories and exciting developments for the future of the programme, the closing event of the Erasmus+ 30th anniversary campaign lies a few weeks ahead. Save the date and come join us in Brussels on November the 30th to cheer one last time to three decades of mobility and exchanges under Erasmus+. Read more... Erasmus+ 30th anniversary videos win award in Cannes One of the coveted Dolphin Trophies at the 8th Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2017 was given to ICF Mostra last September 28th for the videos they have made for the Erasmus+ 30th anniversary campaign. Read more...

Higher education Erasmus+: enhancing the quality of higher education Erasmus+ provides unique opportunities for individuals to go on a journey of self-discovery and to gain new perspectives in their studies, training or professional careers. In the field of higher education, Erasmus+ has a sizeable impact on institutions by improving quality in teaching and research. But how does the programme achieve this? Read more... The EFFECT project: peer-exchange to enhance teaching and learning Enhancing the quality and relevance of higher education teaching and learning is a top priority in most European universities. Many of them are already implementing innovative strategies to take teaching and learning to the next level. Learn about one of them: the EFFECT project. Read more... Time to teach the teacher: an example from Palestine When it comes to quality in education, teacher training is of the uttermost importance. By funding projects aimed at improving the pedagogical skills of teachers both within and outside Europe, Erasmus+ is helping raise the quality of education around the world. Read more... Letting students lead the way: assessing the quality of joint academic programmes Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs) bring teaching from various higher education institutions in different countries together under one integrated programme that provides a comprehensive educational experience for future professionals. Many programmes venture across traditional academic borderlines in the mix of teaching they provide. With this dynamic and innovative blend of approaches, how easy is it to ensure quality of teaching in these programmes? Read more...

Vocational education and training What is EQAVET? 5 examples of funded projects The Erasmus+ programme has recently awarded grants to 19 EQAVET National Reference Points. Who are they, what will they do? Here are some answers. Read more... A new proposal to promote the quality and effectiveness of apprenticeships The European Commission has proposed a new European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships. If adopted, it could be useful to Erasmus+ VET learners who undertake apprenticeships. Read more...

School education Which policies can best support schools as learning organisations? Erasmus+ does not only fund projects, but also supports policy cooperation between EU Member States. The Working Group on Schools, an expert group of education ministries and stakeholder organisations from more than 30 countries, has published a new report identifying examples of policies and initiatives from across Europe. It aimed at raising quality and equity in school, and concludes that support should be directed towards teachers and school leaders in their daily practices and professional development. Read more... 500,000 teachers registered in eTwinning eTwinning,the community for teachers and schools in Europe, is celebrating 500,000 registered users since its launch in 2005. Read more...

Adult learning What makes a good adult education teacher? Knowledgeable? Skilled? Empathic? Innovative? Inclusive? Collaborative? Creative? All of these qualities can help make great teachers. The Erasmus+ programme is here to help you further develop your professional competences and become a better teacher. Read more... Attracting adult learners with culture and technology A crucial component of quality in adult education is a learner-centred approach, adapted to the needs and expectations of the specific learners. With support from the Erasmus+ programme, many adult education providers have been able to develop and test such approaches. Read more...

Youth Improving youth work - your guide to quality development Are you engaged in youth work? Then this guide is for you! It provides readers with a step-by-step guidance on how to engage in quality development in youth work and how to develop indicators and the tools needed to follow them up. Read more... Quality in learning mobility in the youth field: a new handbook in the works Learning mobility is increasingly being employed as an educational tool both in formal and non-formal contexts, so issues of quality have become a more pressing concern than before. For a good reason: good quality in learning mobility will ensure that outcomes are optimised and that processes of recognition are facilitated. The European Platform for Learning Mobility can point the way forward. Read more...

Sport Coaching: a pillar of sports education Quality coaching plays a central role in ensuring the correct development of sports skills and can help determine if an athlete pursues a professional career in sports. The role of coaches in sport and in society at large is one of the priorities of the Estonian Presidency. Read more...

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