WORKING TOGETHER FOR GROWTH WORKING TOGETHER FOR GROWTH AND JOBS FROM THE POINT OF VIEW AND JOBS FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTOF A SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT

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The current situationThe current situationHigh standards of basic educationScience base well developed

What’s expectedWhat’s expectedGrowth of individual productivityQuick growth of overall productivity

Lisbon’s Strategy and StudentsLisbon’s Strategy and StudentsThe future of the European Union is strictly connected with students. As a matter of fact they are the new resource that can give to Europe a new force. The European Union to be competitive all over the world must become a new economy based on knowledge.

For a knowledge based For a knowledge based economyeconomy

Make a reality of the vision of a knowledge based societyFurther investment on research and developmentHigh quality education systemCompetitive universities at an international levelDevelopment of innovation polesProposals to simplify mutual recognition of qualificationsStronger investment and use of ICTsEncourage entrepreneurial initiativeEmanate new political and social reformsInvest in education and vocational trainingGive to students the opportunity to have a deep knowledgeGive to students skills to be a good worker and a good European citizen

European youth initiativeReduce youth unemploymentFacilitate entry into the labour marketUnleash the potential of young peopleBetter vocational trainingDevelopment of apprenticeshipsEndow the younger generation with the human capital and the skills neededEncourage young people to study scientific subjects

UniversitiesHave a crucial role in creating and spreading knowledgeTheir contribution to the creation and dissemination of knowledge throughout the Union must be reinforcedTheir potential and quality in research and science must be increasedMust forge stronger ties with industry

ResearchFurther investment on research is requiredState Aid policy to support research and innovationAdoption of the new Research Framework programmeEU level research activities

The reforms that develop The reforms that develop EUEU

New teachers more prepared in their mates

Foreign language knowledge. ICTInvestments on research and

developpingi2010: european society of

information

FOREIGN LANGUAGESFOREIGN LANGUAGESThe European citizen might speak three languages very well to communicate with all European citizens. For example an Italian might speak English and German and naturally his language. So student must study languages to be a European citizen.

ICTsProvide the backbone for the knowledge economyAccount for around half of the productivity growth in modern economiesCreation of a “European Institute of Technology” to act as a pole of attraction for the very best minds, ideas and companies from around the world

i2010i2010i2010 is a society based on knowledge and communication. It provides the adoption of TIC, a clear context, stable and competitive for e-communication and digital service as well as developping research and innovation of TIC.

Proposal to class councilIn my opinion to develop competence and knowledge teachers might do:1. lessons in language, for example History in

English2. Homework with PC on the Net3. Message board to discuss about a lesson theme.4. Give to students the opportunity to compare

themselves with expercts about a discussed theme in tha class

From the Strategy… to From the Strategy… to developing knowledgedeveloping knowledge

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Page 5Europe’s actions need more focus

Specific knowledgeWe have to mobilise support for change

Encourage young people to study through:- active participation - speeches and debates

We need to simplify and streamline LisbonEfficient study skillsStudying according to one’s own talents and

interests

Page 14Getting the different players to work together

Develop group workMaking sure that objectives are taken on board

Focus on the importance of specific knowledge and skillsRefocusing efforts on priority and visible objectives

Understand minimum required knowledge and the basic information necessary

Page 15 The renewed Lisbon strategy is provided with a stronger focus and gives a clearer sense of priorities

Adopt study skills to suit one’s aims Building on the experience of the Programme

Gain new skills and knowledge through the use of those already acquired The Commission will work closely with the Parliament and Council

Favour group work The Commission will be a facilitator

Encourage knowledge and study

Page 27Investments in a highly skilled and adaptable workforce are required

Be open-minded to all kinds of knowledgeSkills in different areasAdaptability and flexibility

Lifelong learningEducation system dynamic and open to

innovationTraining courses

THE ENDThanks for your attention