8th ERDI Expert Seminar
Learning
Regions
Barcelona, 29 -
30 May 2008
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The concept of “region” is diffcult to define and is used in very various ways. A region as a subdivision of a larger whole can be defined in both geographical, cultural, political and administrative terms. The size of a region may range from a rather small area up to entire continents (as in the UNESCO’s understanding of the term).
In the past decade the concept of “learning region” has known a growing success in European policies. Although not very clearly defined either, this concept usually focuses on promoting dialogue, cooperation, networking and learning between all social and economic actors at local or “regional” level in order to promote innovation and development in the respective area.
In the ERDI seminar various examples of learning regions or regional learning will be presented and discussed. No particular notion of “region” or “learning region” is being prescribed, rather it will be interesting to compare different approaches to this concept. Presenters are invited to explain in particular
- how the concept is understood in their case,
- what aims and objectives are being pursued with learning regions,
- what measures are taken to promote learning regions,
- what impact could be achieved, and
- what are open questions and challenges for further development.
Programme
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Wednesday 28 May |
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17.00-18.30 |
Board Meeting |
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19.30 |
Reception and Dinner |
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Thursday 29 May |
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10.00 |
ERDI Seminar 2008 – Opening and Welcome Vida Mohorčič-Špolar, ERDI president Marta Soler, CREA director |
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10.15 |
Session I: Presentation of CREA project The Project INCLUD-ED - Strategies for Inclusion and Social Cohesion in Europe from Education Ramón Flecha, University of Barcelona Questions, Discussion |
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11.15 |
Session II: The EU Action Plan on Adult Learning The Commission's Action Plan on Adult Learning. Its consequences and future Input: Mónika Képe-Holmberg., DG EAC, Unit for Adult Education Discussion |
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13.00 – 14.30 |
Lunch |
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14.30 – 15.30 |
Session III – Learning Regions in Europe – Overview Situation in 14 European countries. Results from a FP6 research Vida Mohorčič-Špolar, Slovenian Institute for Adult Education |
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15.30 – 16.30 |
Session IV – Learning Regions in Europe – Examples Experience from an ESF project on learning regions in Sweden. Powerpoint Allan Westerdahl, CFL |
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16.30 – 17.00 |
Coffee break |
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17.00 – 18.00 |
Examples of regional learning in Norway. Powerpoint Jan Sřrlie, VOX |
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20.00 |
Dinner |
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Friday 30 May |
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10:00 |
Session IV continued Regional Education Networks – Experience from a German Programme. Powerpoint Ekkehard Nuissl von Rein, German Institute for Adult Education Wales, the learning country. Powerpoint Cerys Furlong, NIACE Dysgu Cymru |
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12.00 |
Final Discussion and Conclusion of Seminar |
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13.00 |
Lunch |
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15.00 – 17.00 |
ERDI General Assembly |
Venue:
University of Barcelona
Campus Mundet
Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron 171
Edifici de Llevant
08035 Barcelona
Spain
Organisation:
CREA-Centre of Research in Theories and Practices that Overcome Inequalities
Contact: Itxaso Tellado
University of Barcelona
Campus Mundet
Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron 171
Edifici de Llevant, pl 0, desp.12-13
08035 Barcelona
Spain
crea@ub.edu
Tel. +34 93 403 70 83 or +34 93 403 50 99
Fax +34 93 403 51 71
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