Grundtvig
The Grundtvig action of the Socrates programme is supported by the European Commission. It promotes the European dimension of adult education and provides support for four main types of activity:
European co-operation projects
These are large transnational projects involving at least one partner from a minimum of three countries participating in SOCRATES working together on a theme of common interest with a view to developing a product, a training course, or a new methodogical approach.
European learning partnerships
These are process-driven locally based transnational projects between a minimum of three partners in three countries with a view to sharing experience and expertise and enhancing provision in the participating organisations/instiutions.
Mobility
This action provides opportunities for those working in adult education institutions and organisations to undertake a training course or a placement in another country participating in the programme with a view to the ongoing professional development of the participant.
Networks
These are large-scale projects, which bring together clusters of projects working on a thematic area of common interest with a view to developing sustainability and impacting significantly on the sector.
Léargas - The Exchange Bureau is Ireland's National Agency for the management of National, European and International co-operation programmes involving:
- Education and Lifelong Learning
- Vocational Education and Training
- Youth and Community Work
- Guidance in Education
Further information on Grundtvig and other European initiatives may be obtained on the Léargas website at www.leargas.ie
Forthcoming Partner Finding Seminars for Grundtvig Projects
Through the Grundtvig programme the Léargas Education Service regularly supports adult learners and adult educators from all sectors of adult education to participate in contact seminars, thematic seminars and partner-finding fairs. The aim of these meetings, which are fully supported by Léargas, are to set up links with groups across Europe with a view to future project work under the E.U.'s Grundtvig programme.
Grundtvig In Service Training Grant (Adult Education Sector)
Upcoming Deadline 16th January is for activities starting on or after the 1st April 2009
The Grundtvig In Service Training action provides funding for those involved in the delivery of adult education in the formal and non-formal sectors to enhance their skills and broaden their awareness of lifelong learning within Europe. The training must take the form of a formal structured course of at least 5 days duration up to a maximum of 6 weeks. Job shadowing/placement and attendance at conferences now come under a new action called Grundtvig Visits and Exchanges for Adult Education Staff. Please contact us directly if you are interested in this action.
Courses can be found on the Comenius Grundtvig Training Database;
Courses sourced outside of the database can also be considered.
Please ensure that if you are a language teacher who wishes to do language training that the training you select should provide teaching tools and methodologies rather than pure language skills.
Please also check out the Grundtvig In Service Training page - where you will find all the information you need about the grant etc. Application forms for 2009 will be uploaded to this webpage shortly.
The deadlines for 2009 are
16th January for activities starting on or after the 1st April 2009
30th April for training activities starting on or after the 1st September 2009
15th Sept for training activities starting on or after the 1st January 2010
Late applications cannot be accepted.
When writing your application relate the course as much as possible to your professional development and work - there is also a checklist also on the inside front cover of the application which we advise applicants check before submitting their application. Please ensure that you complete the form fully and have it signed by yourself and the head of your organisation. Please attach information on the course you wish to attend to your application form. Please submit 2 signed hard copies to Leargas.
If you need any more help please do not hesitate to contact Denise Shannon or May Diamond in Leargas.
