ABC of ALE: Introductory Training on Adult Learning and Education 2024
How is adult learning and education (ALE) understood across Europe? What are the key principles that underpin our work?
During the ABC of ALE training, participants will get to explore the concept of non-formal adult learning and education, linking it to both theory and practice. In particular, the training will focus on holistic perspectives on ALE.
The training is open to professionals who are relatively new to the field (up to 5 years of experience). As it focuses on the concept and key principles of ALE, it can be relevant for professionals with different profiles: working in ALE provision, project management, policy, or communication.
Please note that all EAEA training programmes are interactive; fluency in English is recommended. Participants who do not feel comfortable speaking English are encouraged to get in touch with EAEA staff before confirming their participation.
We kindly ask you to note that the programme below might be subject to minor changes.
Please register latest by the 15th of September. EAEA will evaluate the registrations on a rolling basis so we encourage you to sign up early.
We will issue the Europass Mobility Document upon request.
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome with coffee at Lire et Ecrire
09:30 – 10:00 Check-in: getting started Recap of the first day and introduction to the second day of the training.
10:00 – 13:00 What is ALE (for)? A study visit to Lire et Ecrire
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 – 16:00 What is ALE (for)? Introduction to the concept and principles of non-formal adult learning and education through the perspective of Paulo Freire. Input and discussion.
16:00 – 17:00 Check-out: self-reflection practice Day wrapping and self and group reflection activity on the practices and main take aways.
Raffaela Kihrer is Deputy Secretary General and has extensive experience in advocacy and policy on adult learning and education at the European and international level, with a particular focus on citizenship and development. Since June 2022, she is also the Secretary General of the Lifelong Learning Platform which brings together all sectors of education. Her background is in International Development Studies, and she is a trained teacher in secondary school education and adult learning.
Christin Cieslak is Head of Programmes and Stakeholder Engagement at EAEA. Gerontology and Adult Education /Lifelong Learning graduate from Germany, with deep knowledge and working experience in transnational cooperation on a European level. She has worked for four national Agencies, assessed LLLP and E+ applications for over ten years, and was the EPALE CSS project manager.
Angeliki Giannakopoulou is a Project Coordinator at EAEA. She holds an Integrated Master’s degree in Computer Engineering and Informatics and has followed certified training in Adult Education and Counseling while currently studying for her Masters degree on Gender Studies. Before her work in the EAEA she was a project manager and adult educator in Greece and her key areas of interest on ALE are digitalisation and media, safe public spaces (both physical and digital) gender, and intersectionality.
We welcome adult education staff and adult learners who have an interest in broadening their knowledge on adult education and learning.
There is a limitation on the total number of participants who can take part in the face-to-face training: minimum eight and maximum twenty. EAEA reserves the right to cancel the training if the minimum number of participants is not reached. In case the interest exceeds our capacity, priority will be given to participants representing EAEA member organisations.
We encourage you to apply early as we will be evaluating the registrations on a rolling basis.
Each participant will receive a practical information package which will include recommendations for affordable hotels, tips on getting around Brussels, and more.
The fee of 500 EUR, 400 EUR or 350 EUR (the amounts depend on the type of organisation you represent) covers your participation in the training in Brussels, course materials and coffee breaks.
EAEA will invoice you for the participation in your training after your registration. Please note that all participants are asked to pay the fee before the training takes place; the deadline for payment will be indicated on the invoice.
For more information please contact EAEA’s Communications and Capacity-Building officer Marina Sakač Hadžić at marina.sakac[at]eaea.org or Project Coordinator Tina Mavrič at tina.mavrich[at]eaea.org.
