The entire population of Europe as well as representatives of politics, social partners, and civil society should actively work together to create understanding of climate change and its consequences. The education sector – including non-formal ALE  – must have a permanent seat at the table where the policy decisions are made.

The FutureLabAE project consortium launches two documents that support the design, implementation, and promotion of change-oriented adult education in Europe.

The MASTER Transnational Training was held on 19, 20 and 21 July.
The training was part of the MASTERplan, a bridge programme of personalised learning activities, which is one of the objectives of this Erasmus+ project.

In an increasingly interconnected world, how can we “unlearn” our thinking patterns and transition to a system based on solidarity? How can we ensure that everyone’s contribution to society is equally valued? These were some of the issues brought up at the WIDHT event 6 July.

Moving teaching activities and exchanges online has become a necessity for all of us. At an EAEA event we heard how the Adult Education Academy in Wuertzburg, Germany was organised online for the first time, and what were the key success factors to learn from. We also heard about the experiences of an innovative online course for adult educators in Austria.

EAEA answered the open Consultation on Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) launched by the European Commission by having a critical look at the pros and cons of ILA. The ILA do have the potential to function as a constitution of entitlement and right to adult education, however, they can also include some risks, especially if not implemented correctly.

Micro-credentials have the potential to be a tool that can boost access and participation to lifelong learning. They might even attract a larger and more diverse number of learners. However, they also bear certain risks that need to be taken into consideration.

MASTER project is moving forward with the preparation of MASTER plan of tailored learning activities on Personal, Social and Learning to Learn competences. On 19, 20 & 21 July, the partnership will organise a Transnational Learning Activity to exchange ideas and dive deeper into the plan.

Last week was busy week at EAEA. EAEA members gathered for a virtual General Assembly, we welcomed new members and elected a new Executive Board. In addition we organised the FuturelabAE final conference together with the project partners. Take a look at our report from the events!

Adult learning has an important role to play in promoting transformation and renewing democracy in our society. It’s time to recognise the wider benefits and support the holistic approach of adult learning, said the speakers of the FuturelabAE final conference, which was held on June, the 23rd.