The concept of ”learning mobility”

Heidelberg, October 10, 2008

Dr. Søren Kristensen, Techne

Goals of the ”High Level expert Forum on Mobility”:

- 2012: at least 15% of the youth population (900.000 participants);

- 2015: at least 30% of the youth population (1.800.000 participants)

- 2020: at least 50% of the youth population (2.900.000 participants)

- Currently: app. 300.000 participants

The rationale for mobility:

- Intercultural understanding- Labour market mobility- International skills- Employability

Barriers to mobility:

- Low level of awareness among actors and stakeholders;

- Recognition of stays abroad;- Financing

Quality in mobility:

- Definition of criteria- Implementation (buy-in of actors and

stakeholders)

Pedagogical quality assurance:

Pre-departure:- Selection- Preparation

- linguistic- cultural- practical- psychological- pedagogical

Pedagogical quality assurance:

During stay:

- Accompaniment and follow-up of learning processes (monitoring and mentoring)

Pedagogical quality assurance:

Upon return:- Evaluation of learning (intended and unintended

learning)- Perspectivation (discussion of experiences)- Recognition- Guidance- Reintegration

Support for mobility:

- 12 development projects (15-22 months)- ”Promoting mobility of apprentices and other

young people in IVET”- Tools, practices, support structures, political

platforms- www.mobilityportal.eu