GUIDANCE WORK IN ADULT EDUCATION
VALIDATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES OF ADULTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT OF FORMS AND METHODS OF ADULT LEARNING
Slovenian Institute for Adult Education (SIAE)
in 2015
LITERACY AND BASIC SKILLS
INFORMATION SERVICES AND AWARNESS RAISING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT EDUCATORS PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Leading and connecting role in adult education since 1991.
Our fundamental mission is to contribute to the accessibility and quality of education and learning for all inhabitants of Slovenia according to the principles of freedom of choice and equal opportunities. Slovenian Institute for Adult Education – SIAE Šmartinska c. 134a, Ljubljana T: 01 5842 560 F: 01 5842 550 E: info@acs.si W: http://www.acs.si Director: Andrej Sotošek, MA Administrative support: Tanja Benko, Nina Fele, Mateja Horvatič, Marjetka Petelin Zadnik, Katarina Šešet
Graphic design and implementation: Agencija 2M d.o.o.
Research and Development Unit
SIAE staff: Margerita Zagmajster MA (head of unit), Peter Beltram MA, Katja Bider, Dr Nevenka Bogataj, Dr Petra Javrh, Špela Lenič, Jasmina Mirčeva MA, Estera Možina MA, Vesna Prislan, Natalija Žalec External collaborators: university teachers and researchers, computer experts, lecturers, experts from various fields etc.
We support and monitor implementation of the National Adult Education Programme (ReNPIO) Professional support in the field of adult education
We prepare analyses, evaluations and research studies in the field of adult education
Methodological monitoring with ICT support for activities and development of adult education
Adult competences from age 16 to 24 (young adults): longitudinal and international aspects
Uradni list Republike Slovenije Št. 90 / 30. 10. 2013 / Stran 9753: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ content?id=114925
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background document for amendments to the Adult Education act
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monitoring of ReNPIO implementation with analysis of implementation of Annual Adult Education Programmes
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participation in committees and working groups at national and European level
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other professional support for education policy planners
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management of applications for ongoing monitoring of adult education
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preparation of analyses of data from applications
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statistical analysis of data
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international comparison of data from countries that took part in the first phase of the PIAAC survey
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start of analysis of national data
We prepare analyses, evaluations and research studies in the field of adult education Evaluation study of the activity „Preparations for national vocational qualifications and basic vocational qualifications“ and the activity „Institutional training“ in the context of the first AEP measure „Training and Education“, „ Non-formal Education Programmes 2012–2014“
Formulation of a comprehensive proposal for the training of teachers and other professional staff in the Elementary School for Adults (OŠO) programme
Satisfaction of respondents with the measures of choice of providers (n = 37)
The National Education Institute and the SIAE have announced two OŠO seminars for the 2015/16 academic year: 1.
OŠO – organisers of education (Catalogue, Programme No 61),
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OŠO – professional staff (teachers) (Catalogue, Programme No 62).
Follow the link for more information and registration: unsuitable to a great extent rather unsuitable
http://www.zrss.si/ucilna-zidana/ izobrazevanja/seminarji
suitable only partially
We work for the further development of non-formal education Training for providers of the Early Integration of Migrants (ZIP) education programme
Contents of 24-hour training: • •
legal status and rights of migrants intercultural competences, intercultural dialogue network of institutions for the target group and experiences of migration personal education plan activities of the info point for migrants let‘s learn a foreign language presentation of the ZIP programme and handbook workshop: Implementation of the ZIP programme
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suitable to a great extent
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evaluation study of the activity „Preparations for NVQs and basic vocational qualifications“ and the activity „Institutional training and education“
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training for ZIP programme providers additions to the strategy for including migrants in adult education guidance in connection with the implementation of the ZIP programme
We work for the further development of non-formal education Professional and development support for study circles
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Further development of the self-directed learning (SSU) centres network
We are the link between learners, study circle mentors and knowledge:
http://tvu.acs.si/paradaucenja/ekoticek
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co-organisation of the Study Circles Caravan in Šmarje pri Jelšah
Content areas: •
sources of knowledge – websites
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contribution at the 2015 ESREA conference in Ljubljana
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international organisations
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electronic magazines and publications
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glossaries and dictionaries
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conferences
We provide ICT support for the SSU centres network:
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strategic and legal documents
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interesting SIAE links
updating the application to monitor the work of the SSU centres network
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development of the SSU centres website
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co-editorship of the publication Lifelong learning devices for sustainable local development (Edizioni ETS, 2015) Indicators: •
professional support and guidance for the network of providers of study circles and „Reading with Manca Košir“ groups, and for the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport regarding funding (MESS)
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maintenance and updating of the study circle application
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description of the training programme of cross-border study circles for the SIAE programme library
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740 web links relating to e-learning and the use of ICT in education
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professional support for members of the SSU centres network and the MESS
We work for the further development of non-formal education Professional Strokovne, svetovalne guidance and in razvojne development naloge tasks for za the program Project PUM Learning for Young Adults (PUM) programme
We take part in international projects
Preparations for the introduction of ICT in advanced training for professional staff
Know your Lifestyle – Introducing Sustainable Consumption in 2‘nd Chance Education – KYL
http://www.eaea.org/know-your-lifestyle http://www.acs.si/KYL Teaching materials (for 5 modules in 4 languages) are available on the project website www.knowyourlifestyle.eu.
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a developmental completion of the PUM programme (PUM-O) in accordance with the objectives of the operational plan of European Cohesion Policy
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guidance for PUM programme providers
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2 working meetings – advanced training for professional staff
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preparation of starting points for the experimental use of modern ICT in the advanced training of professional staff experimental implementation within the SIAE
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translation into Slovene of training materials for teachers
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three workshops for educators
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12 workshops for young adults with low educational attainment
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organisation of and participation in a coordination workshop for partners in Slovenia
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presentation of the project at events forming part of the Learning Parade and at intersectoral meetings dedicated to sustainable development
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presentation of the project at the Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR) fair in Brussels
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participation in the external evaluation of the project
Unit for Quality and Education
SIAE staff: Dr Tanja Možina (head of unit), Zdenka Birman Forjanič MA, Neda Đorđević, Alenka Jurič Rajh, Jasmina Orešnik Cunja, Aleksandra Radojc External collaborators: Sonja Klemenčič, Robert Šmalc, Dr Tatjana Novak, Jasna Kržin Stepišnik MA, Mirjana Šibanc, spec., Nada Klučar, Inga Krusič Lamut, Maja Zalokar MA, Marjana Rogel Peršič, Miran Morano, Barbara Vrhovnik, Mirjam Dominko, Dr Nives Ličen, Dr Suzana Turk Strmšek, Radovan Krajnc, Irena Potočar Papež, Sandra Bohinec Gorjak, Dr Sabina Jelenc Krašovec, Marija Karba MA
We contribute to the professional development of adult educators In accordance with current needs, we have carried out basic and further trainings for 14 groups of participants.
Website: http://izobrazevanje.acs.si/home
We have developed a new programme named Promotion and Marketing in Adult Education and carried it out in pilot form.
Website:
We have prepared an evaluation report on procedures for recognition of prior learning of participants who take part in one of the basic or further training programmes at the SIAE. On the basis of our findings, we have supplemented the List of rules on recognition of prior learning and outlined the introduction of improvements to these procedures.
We have prepared an analysis of the satisfaction of participants in the various basic and further training programmes organised by the SIAE in 2014.
Website:
The report is available online at:
http://izobrazevanje.acs.si/bookshelf/index.php?polica=6
http://izobrazevanje.acs.si/bookshelf/index.php?polica=5
We have revised the rules governing the certificates issued by the SIAE for successfully completed basic or further training, participation in development projects and participation at various events (conferences, etc.). The new rules entered into force on 1 January 2016.
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Indicators of educational activity: •
Number of participants: 423
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Number of training hours: 320
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Number of completed training programmes: 20
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Number of ICT applications supporting basic and further training programmes: 4
Ensuring the quality of adult education We have completed the fourth round of expert external evaluations in adult education organisations. In four years 11 organisations have taken part in expert external evaluation procedure.
We have developed an online application that enables organisations to prepare and submit a self-assesment as a starting point for the expert external evaluation.
We have offered professional support and guidance and we coordinated work within the quality counsellors network. In 2015 counsellors have been working on introducing the improvements proposed in quality development action plans in the field of promotion of adult education and/or encouraging adults to participate in education.
We have carried out procedures relating to the acquisition or extension of the right to use the Green Quality Logo. We have revised the Rules and Criteria for awarding and extending the right to use the Green Quality Logo.
Website: http://kakovost.acs.si/incentives
Quality counsellors network website: http://kakovost.acs.si/counsellors
Indicators in 2015:
This year we have dedicated ourselves, via joint activities in the quality counsellors network, to monitoring and measuring the results and effects of the activities of an educational organisation. We have carried out training for counsellors on this topic and prepared a draft model for the monitoring of results and effects at educational organisation level.
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Number of active quality counsellors: 17
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Number of completed training programmes: 4
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Number of evaluation workshops: 1
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Number of active online classrooms supporting the work of quality counsellors: 1
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Number of completed expert external evaluations: 3
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Number of holders of the Green Quality Logo: 36
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Number of ICT applications supporting quality processes: 6
Expert external evaluation of adult education website: http://kakovost.acs.si/expert_external_evaluation 8
We exchange examples of good practice in adult education in international projects
Website: http://www.acs.si/SHAPE The first of international seminars with the topic Training of Adult Educators – Professional Development of Adult Education Staff was held at the SIAE. At this seminar, we presented the model of competence-based basic and further training of adult educators that we have developed in Slovenia. Particular attention was devoted to two roles of adult educators: head of adult education and counsellor in adult education. We have presented our approach of the basic and further training of the head and counsellor in a guidance centre for adult Education – ISIO Centre.
We are participating in the international project Shared expertise in provision of adult education in 5 European countries (SHAPE). Five organisations are taking part in the project: KEUDA (Finland), Tietgen (Denmark), GIP EFTLV (France), IFOA (Italy) and SIAE (Slovenia). The main purpose of the project is the exchange of knowledge, experience and good practices in adult education among the partner countries. Each member state is responsible for organising and holding an international seminar on a given theme. The second seminar was dedicated to an exchange of good practices on external approaches to quality assessment and development. It was hosted by the Tietgen KompetenceCenter in Odense, Denmark.
The third seminar, which took place in Reggio Emilia (Italy), was dedicated to an exchange of good practices regarding internal approaches to the assessment and development of quality for vocational education and adult education and an exchange of experiences among participating organisations.
Participants of the seminar listened with interest to the presentation of the procedure for obtaining the Green Quality Logo, which we introduced in 2004 as an external incentive for setting up and developing internal quality systems in adult education organisations in Slovenia.
We have presented the self-evaluation model the Offering Quality Education to Adults (OQEA) that we use in Slovenia and the model of quality assessment and development used at adult education guidance centres.
We also presented the Expert External Evaluation approach at the seminar.
We have also presented the Collection of Quality Indicators for Adult Education that we have developed in Slovenia. As part of the seminar, we visited a number of high-tech businesses and development centres. We have returned from the seminar with numerous examples of good practice relating to the use of modern educational technology in education processes for adults. This encouraged us to introduce a number of new ICT didactical tools to the SIAE‘s educational activities in 2015. 9
We exchange examples of good practice in adult education in international projects The fourth seminar took place in Reims in France. Its theme was key competences with an emphasis on the development of the key competence of entrepreneurship. The partners presented their national strategies, programmes for the development of entrepreneurship and examples of good practice in promoting the use of this competence.
We have prepared two promotional brochures in Slovene and English: 1. The OQEA approach to self-evaluation The brochure presents the procedure of planning and implementing self-evaluation under the OQEA model. It illustrates the various elements that an organisation, which uses this approach, gradually introduces into its internal quality system. The brochure is available online at: http://kakovost.acs.si/doc/N-1144-1.pdf 2. Professional training of adult educators at the Slovenian Institute for Adult Education The brochure presents the system of basic and further training for adult educators at the SIAE.
We presented the following examples of good practice from Slovenia: •
national incentives for strengthening entrepreneurship in education and in the labour market,
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educational video on the basic skill of Self-initiative and Enterpreneurship,
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partnership cooperation model in the development of new training programmes for the unemployed.
It also presents competence scheme of the professional training of adult educators.
The brochure is available online at: http://izobrazevanje.acs.si/bookshelf/index.php?id=1184
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Indicators in 2015: •
Number of international seminars: 3
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Number of SIAE participants at international seminars: 13
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Number of promotional brochures: 4
Unit for Guidance and Validation in Adult Education
SIAE staff: Tanja Vilič Klenovšek MA (head of unit), Andrej Cetinski, Andreja Dobrovoljc MA, Vera Mlinar, Dr Natalija Vrečer External collaborators: Ivan Arnič, Darja Čot, Jelka Kozjak Jezernik, Barbara Kunčič Krapež, Franci Lajovic, Urška Marentič, Dr Marko Radovan, Nataša Škofic Kranjc, Zdenka Nanut Planinšek, staff in guidance centres ISIO and providers in the project Guidance for Adults 2015.
Contributing to comprehensive guidance support in adult education We are developing new approaches in adult education guidance, developing new professional materials and providing training for the counsellors.
We develop and maintain online tools designed to support guidance work in adult education. We are a partner of the national career planning and development website “Mojaizbira.si”.
We are participating in the international project Guidance and Orientation for Adult Learners (GOAL) 2015–2018, which is part of the Erasmus+ programme. The aim of the project is to improve guidance opportunities for low-skilled adults in all partner countries, in order to increase: • • •
participation in lifelong learning, social inclusion, labour market mobility.
Websites: Website: http://isio.acs.si We provide expert support to the network of 14 adult education guidance centres (known as ISIO centres).
Website: http://isio.acs.si/sredisca
http://svetovalni.acs.si/predstavitev
Indicators:
http://www.mojaizbira.si
We have run the 11th edition of Guidance Centre Days in cooperation with ISIO centres and published the Info ISIO 2015–2016 newspaper to coincide with this occasion. http://arhiv.acs.si/glasila/INFO_ISIO_20152016.pdf
The response from adults every year is very gratifying, since we are constantly encouraging them to think about further education, learning and training! 11
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3 pieces of specialised material (reports and analyses) on guidance activities
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3 training sessions for the counsellors from 14 ISIO centres
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1 training session for professional staff at adult education centres (ljudske univerze)
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6 functioning online tools and websites supporting guidance activities
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86 events in the context of Guidance Centre Days
Validation of prior learning of adults We offer expert support to providers responsible for validation of non-formal and informal knowledge and competence processes.
We develop and look after (maintain) methods and tools (including online tools) that support the validation process.
We are preparing a handbook called Identifying and Validating the Knowledge and Experiences of Immigrants. This handbook will describe: •
the various validation and recognition possibilities that exist in Slovenia,
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the role of professional staff in these procedures,
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the characteristics of immigrants which adult educators must be familiar with in order to be able to help them integrate into society, employment and education/learning.
The handbook will be available on the SIAE website in January 2016.
Website: http://vpnz.acs.si/portfolijo
Website:
Indicators:
http://vpnz.acs.si/portal
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2 training workshops for professional staff
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4 functioning online tools and a website supporting validation processes
We are a part of professional support in the national vocational qualifications (NVQ) system.
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1 specialised handbook supporting validation processes
We have worked with the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities and other public institutions (National Examinations Centre (RIC), Institute for Vocational Education and Training (CPI), etc.) on the further development of the NVQ system.
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2 basic training sessions for members of NVQ verification and validation committees
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2 further training sessions for members of NVQ verification and validation committees (theme: Communication among committee members in the process of verifying and validating NVQs)
We train members of NVQ verification and validation committees.
We have prepared expert materials.
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Promotion and Information Unit
SIAE staff: Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik MSc (head of unit), Erika Brenk, Neja Colja, Simona Kavčič, Nevenka Kocijančič, Darijan Novak, Mateja Pečar, Klemen Zajec External collaborators: David Fartek, Slavica Borka Kucler, Franci Lajovic, Nejc Saje, Ajda Turk
We provide information to the public and encourage learning via the following information channels
SIAE website:
SIAE Facebook page:
SIAE YouTube channel:
http://www.acs.si/index.cgi?lang=4
https://www.facebook.com/AndragoskiCenterSlovenije
https://www.youtube.com/user/AndragoskiCenter
Through promotional campaigns we encourage learners to get involved in adult education Indicators of the 20th edition of LLW:
Lifelong Learning Week (LLW):
LLW Facebook page :
http://llw.acs.si/about
https://www.facebook.com/TedenVsezivljenjskegaUcenja
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10,691 events (500 in 1996)
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1,711 events (74 in 1996)
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more than 200,000 visitors
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national opening, Črnomelj, 15 May
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19th Adult Education Colloquium, Kranjska Gora, 16 June
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5 new award winners (bringing the total to 203)
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9 Festival of Learning exhibitions
Indicators (2007-2015):
The Role Models Attract:
The Role Models Attract multimedia portal:
http://llw.acs.si/learners
http://mm.acs.si/zv
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9 video publications (3 of them also in English)
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1 printed publication
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1 website divided into four categories: - Award winners - SIAE production - Web Goodies - Multimedia workshop
LP indicators (2013-2015):
Learning Parade 2015:
Video publications on examples of good practice:
http://llw.acs.si/learningparade/lp
http://llw.acs.si/learningparade/goodpractice
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21 coordinators
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21 LP venues (14 repeat venues)
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600 partners
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22,000 participants
Indicators of professional EAAL events 2015: •
21 coordinators
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21 events
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1,100 participants
http://llw.acs.si/learningparade/pas_events
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We inform the public about adult education opportunities, activities, events and achievements
Kam po znanje? [Where to for knowledge?] – online review of adult education opportunities in Slovenia http://pregled.acs.si
Bulletin e-Novičke – the SIAE newsletter:
InfoNet, European adult education portal
http://www.acs.si/bulletin_e-novicke
http://www.infonet-ae.eu
Indicators for the 2015/2016 academic year:
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10 issues in Slovene, 2 in English
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200 adult education providers
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3 contributions in the e-newsletter and on the InfoNet site
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3,550 adult education programmes (the indicators are still being completed)
2,861 recipients of the issues in Slovenian
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428 recipients of the issues in English
Following the merger of LLinE and InfoNet, a new online European Lifelong Learning Magazine (ELM) has been published
Our field of work reflected in words and figures
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6 updates or new content (statistics, research results, etc.)
Indicators for SIAE data base:
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6,771 entries on institutions
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2,400 members
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8,087 entries on individuals
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Education and Training Monitor 2015 – participation in the preparation
more than 10,000 units of material
SIAE Library Library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ACS.knjiznica
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We coordinate and organise regular annual meetings with stakeholders in adult education
Indicators 2010–2015 (event coordinated by the SIAE): •
event now coordinated by the SIAE for 6 years
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around 200–300 participants each year
Annual Adult Education Conference http://pro.acs.si/lp2015
E-bulletin: Impressions from the Adult Education Conference
2010 Conference
2011 Conference
2012 Conference
2013 Conference
2014 Conference
http://pro.acs.si/lp2010
http://pro.acs.si/lp2011
http://pro.acs.si/lp2012
http://pro.acs.si/lp2013
http://pro.acs.si/lp2014
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In and for the ePlatform the Slovenian Institute for Adult Education
CREATES AND SUPPORTS
ESTABLISHES CONNECTIONS
WE ENSURE
WE ARE
the effective provision of information in adult education
a key partner of the national specialised service in reaching target groups
WE PUBLISH
WE ORGANISE
blogs and comment on the publications of others
activities, which also includes EPAlE
WE CONTRIBUTE
WE ENCOURAGE
news, provide sources and draw attention to events
end-users to participate actively in EPAlE
WE RESPOND
WE RAISE
to international initiatives (international and European days and weeks)
the profile of Slovenian adult education in Europe by disseminating good practices
WE PARTICIPATE
WE DEVELOP
in the expert group for the development of EPAlE
promotional material and tools (EPAlE corner on website Kam po znanje [Where to for knowledge] https://pregled.acs.si)
Visit www.ec.europa.eu/epale/sl, FB EPALE Slovenija, Twitter, the EPALE corner on website Kam po znanje.
EPALE – ePlatform for Adult Learning in Europe
ESF Project:
Project manager: Dr Petra Javrh National project coordinator: Estera Možina MA
Measuring the effectiveness of the system of education and training for the development of competences of adult educators 2013–2015
Other SIAE staff: Jasmina Mirčeva MA, Špela Lenič, Katja Bider, Urška Pavlič, Vesna Prislan, Franci Lajovic Consortium partners: Slovenian Institute for Adult Education (leading partner), University of Ljubljana (Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Arts), Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Contract administrator at the Education Development Office: Borut Čampelj Purpose of the project: Implementation of the PIAAC survey (OECD Survey of Adult Skills) in Slovenia
Project goals The most important goals of the project are: •
measuring the competences of adults and international comparison,
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studying the use, development and decline of competences (impact of education, job and environment),
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Specific aspects of the survey in Slovenia
More information on the survey and its results is available on the OECD website: http://skills.oecd.org, including the latest publication Universal Basic Skills.
studying the impact of competences on the economic and social position of the individual, sector, region and country, preparation of reports and background documentation for education policy and other policies.
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A key feature of the survey in Slovenia is that the goals of the project are not limited to the OECD goals but also include analytical and applied national goals. An interdisciplinary consortium of implementing institutions is preparing studies and analyses which will show, among other things: •
the state of adult skills on conclusion of initial education,
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the level of fairness in education,
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how many competences are gained or lost over time,
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the level of correspondence between education and occupations, sectors, use of competences at work and economic effects of competences.
Specific aspects of the survey in Slovenia We have prepared a Slovene translation of the publication The Survey of Adult Skills: Reader‘s Companion, in order to help researchers, educators and other experts understand what it is that the PIAAC survey is measuring and present to them in detail the methodology, a sample plan, opportunities for comparison with previous adult skills surveys and links to the PISA study. The report on the project results is accessible on the SIAE‘s website.
Most notable achievements Numerous planned activities have been carried out during the project, among them:
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publication of a special issue of Andragoška spoznanja [Andragogic Perspectives],
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preparation and implementation of a pilot survey with a sample size of 1,500 adults and the main survey with a sample size of 5,000 adults,
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publication of the monograph Quality of human capital and economic performance of a region: Design and testing of an empirical model,
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analysis of international PIAAC results and preparation of 9 thematic studies,
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formulation of guidelines for the development of the profession and policies and drafting of proposals in 8 selected areas,
publication of the monograph Effect of matching education and competences with job requirements on the economic achievements and satisfaction of individuals,
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a closing conference with international participation held in Ljubljana on 26 May 2015 under the title „The analytical potential of the PIAAC survey – a contribution to education and development in Slovenia“: http://piaac.acs.si/en/events/closing_ conference
promotion of the project among the specialised and general public: http://piaac.acs.si/en/media/piaac
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interview with a senior representative of the OECD, Andreas Schleicher: http://piaac.acs.si
http://piaac.acs.si/en/media/publications
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participation in the national coordination of PIAAC set up by the education minister for a period of 5 years,
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presentation of the aims and results of the PIAAC survey at 14 specialised events in local environments around Slovenia in the context of the European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL), attended by more than 400 participants,
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preparation of a preliminary report on the progress and results of the project,
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Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills at the OECD
International activities of the SIAE Memberships
International projects •
A practical toolkit for developing, implementing and monitoring Adult Education Strategies – DIMA: 1. October 2015–30. September 2017
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Cooperation for innovative approach in sustainable forest management training: September 2015–September 2018
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Implementation of the renewed European Agenda for Adult Learning (EAAL) in Slovenia:
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International Council for Adult Education – ICAE: http://www.icae2.org
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European Association for Adult Education – EAEA: http://www.eaea.org
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The European Basic Skills Network – EBSN: http://www.basicskills.eu
Know your Lifestyle – Introducing Sustainable Consuption in 2‘nd Chance Education – KYL: 2013–2015: http://www.eaea.org/know-your-lifestyle
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European Distance and e-Learning Network – EDEN: http://www.eden-online.org
European InfoNet Adult Education III – InfoNet: October 2012–September 2015: http://www.infonet-ae.eu
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European Society for Research on the Education of Adults – ESREA: http://www.esrea.org
Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competences – PIAAC: January 2013–June 2015: http://www.oecd.org/site/piaac, http://piaac.acs.si/en
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Shared expertise in provision of adult education in 5 European countries – SHAPE: September 2014– August 2016
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Guidance and Orientation for Adult Learnes – GOAL: February 2015–January 2018: http://www.projectgoal.eu
- November 2014–September 2015 - November 2015–October 2017 http://tvu.acs.si/paradaucenja/pu/ in http://llw.acs.si/learningparade/lp
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Participation in the preparation of publications and implementation of studies at the international level
Study visits •
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Adult Education in Europe 2015 – A Civil Society View Adult Education and Training in Europe: Advancing Access to Learning Opportunities, Eurydice report
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Education and Training Monitor 2015
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GRALE III (Reporting Template) for Member State Progress Reports for the Global Report on Adult Learning and Education
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Lifelong learning devices for sustainable local development
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Study on Analysis of Adult Learning Policies and their Effectiveness in Europe
Other events
visit of a 20-member delegation from Hungary (20 April)
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visit of a four-member delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina (15–17 June)
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visit of a four-member delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina (15–18 December)
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Following the launch of EPALE in Brussels
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Adult Education Colloquium and national launch of EPALE
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Closing conference of the ESF project „Measuring the effectiveness of the system of education and training for the development of competences of adult educators 2013–2015“
EPALE
What you say about EPALE
The Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) was presented to the public at the end of 2014. Its purpose is to help adult educators in their work and, in this way, improve the quality of learning of European citizens.
„For us, EPALE is a window onto the world of adult education. We look through it to see what is happening beyond our walls in Slovenia and also abroad. At the same time we show what we are doing in our library and how we work.“ Dr Simona Šinko, Ljubljana City Library „EPALE seems to me to be a further step along the path of awarenessraising and development for all of us who are working so that knowledge in Slovenia can truly be called a learning community.“
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The EVENTS CALENDAR gives you access to courses, webinars, seminars and other opportunities available throughout Europe.
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You can choose each EVENT that interests you by topic, language or cost.
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The RESOURCES centre helps you find documents and other resources in adult education.
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You can find the latest news on the EPALE Slovenia Facebook page or Twitter account @EPALE_SI.
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The NEWS section offers the latest information on policy development, new initiatives and funding, and on numerous other current matters in adult education.
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BLOGS shed light on individual topics that are currently important in adult education
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Using the PARTNER SEARCH function, you can present your organisation, link up with related organisations and discuss your ideas and views with others all over Europe.
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Use the FAQ tool to find answers to frequently asked questions (under About EPALE).
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EPALE is managed by the European Commission and offers CONTENT IN 24 LANGUAGES.
Marija Imperl, KTRC Radeče „The advantages of EPALE are without a doubt its integration in the European context and the opportunities to exchange experiences. Last but not least, the chance to find new partners for future projects.“ Nada Žagar MA, Adult Education Center Črnomelj „The good thing about the platform is that everything is in one place. We can find interesting resources from different countries, link up with partners and leave comments on blogs and other published items. It is great that it links to other social networks (Facebook and Twitter), because this allows us to share content there as well.“ Mihaela Orozel, Adult Education Center Velenje
E – European cooperation P – Professional approach A – Activities in adult education L – Live access to information E – Educational materials and sources
10. Registration and setting up your PERSONAL ONLINE PROFILE offer you additional opportunities for cooperation. 23
Like to know more? Write to epale@cmepius.si. EPALE has room for every adult educator – including you. Join the online EPALE community.
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