Mutual Learning related activities in ET 2020

Based on the experience of the Peer Learning Clusters and other groups set out as part of the E&T 2010, the following thematic working groups, other groups and fora are organised under the new Strategic Framework for European cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020):

Thematic working groups :

  • Modernisation of Higher Education 
  • Assessment of Key Competences
  • Professional development of teachers
  • Mathematics, science and technology
Two other thematic working groups on languages (respectively targeting 'early language learning' and 'the role of languages in improving the chances for employment') supplement the activities of the groups set out above. These are not currently planning to carry out peer learning activities as such.  

Other working groups and fora :
  • Working Group on adult learning
  • University business Forum
  • Learning outcomes group
  • One-off peer learning activities on selected themes

On the whole, these working groups work within the framework of the 'Open method of Coordination' that aims to help Member States to critically reflect upon their own polices in the context of European cooperation and to learn from other countries practices. Peer learning activities are a key working method  in the OMC whereby policy makers and practitioners from one country learn from the experiences of their counterparts elsewhere in Europe in implementing reforms in areas of shared interest and concern
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