Jean Monnet Actions in other fields of Education and Training - Learning EU Initiatives

Quantitative

- an increased number of schools and VETs (ISCED 1 –4) teaching European Union issues by EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme.

- an increased number of classes in schools and VETs (ISCED 1 –4) involved in learning experiences on European Union subjects

- an increased number of key subject areas, or extra-curricular activities, where the EU is being taught in schools and VETs (ISCED 1 –4) for each EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme.

- an increased number of teachers to engage with the improvement of EU literacy

Qualitative

As regards participants directly involved in the actions, the Jean Monnet Learning EU Initiatives will produce positive and long-lasting effects on schools and VETs (ISCED 1 –4), for learners and teachers, including through:

- an increased quality of EU innovative teaching and learning methods, with particular attention to the EU priorities

- an increase in opportunities for teaching staff in terms of professional development

- an improved learning results about the EU of students who are better equipped with knowledge and understanding of the EU, its history, values, objectives as well as the institutions, decision making processes which influence the daily lives of young Europeans

- strengthened critical thinking on EU through delivery of facts & knowledge in classroom situations and other school activities such as study visits, exchanges, projects, to illustrate the importance of EU citizenship and rights

As regards participating organisations, the Jean Monnet Learning EU Initiatives will enhance a new dynamic and:

- increase and systematise their capacity to teach on European Union subjects with a multi-disciplinary approach

- attract more and new teachers and learners interested in acquiring facts & knowledge about the EU

Jean Monnet Learning EU Initiatives will foster the introduction of a European Union angle in the educational culture of schools and VETs (ISCED 1 –4) and contribute to strengthen European identity and active citizenship among students and teachers.

- To empower teachers to teach about the EU using engaging methods and to bring facts and knowledge about the European Union to their learners;

- To improve learning outcomes on EU matters;

- To strengthen EU literacy in schools (ISCED 1- 4);

- To create interest in the European Union and constitute a basis to enhance participation of pupils and students in the democratic process and leave them better equipped to become active citizens.