Expolangues Paris 2012 Peter Birch
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The document outlines the Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013, focusing on funding opportunities for language learning and multilingualism through various projects and partnerships. It details application guidelines, project priorities, and essential information on the KA2 multilateral projects and networks. Key aspects include deadlines, grant amounts, award criteria, and the importance of collaboration and transnational cooperation in language education initiatives.
Expolangues Paris 2012 Peter Birch
- 1. Paris 2 February 2012 The support of the Lifelong Learning Programme to language learning and multilingualism Peter Birch Head of Sector: ICT, Languages, and Roma Education Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
- 2. Lifelong Learning Programme: the space for language learning Lifelong Learning Programme: How can I apply for funding Some advice
- 3. The Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013 Structure New call for proposals EAC/27/11 Deadlines 02/02/12 and 01/03/2012 http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2012/index_en.php Comenius Erasmus Leonardo da Vinci Grundtvig School education Higher education & Vocational education Adult education advanced training and training Languages Languages Languages Languages Transversal Programme 4 key activities – KA1 Policy Cooperation; KA2 Languages; KA3 ICT KA4 Dissemination and exploitation of results (valorisation) Jean Monnet Programme 3 key activities – Jean Monnet Action; European Institutions; European associations
- 4. What kind of project • KA2 Multilateral projects – Awareness raising – Development and spreading of language learning materials/pedagogical approaches/methods Dictionaries and data bases do not fall within the scope of KA2 - Languages • KA2 Networks – enhance European co-operation – promote educational innovation and best practice • KA2 Accompanying measures –communication activities, thematic monitoring of projects and dissemination and exploitation of project results
- 5. The Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013 KA2 - Languages Multilateral Networks Accompanying projects measures Indicative budget 7,3 M€ 2,15 M€ 0,36 M€ (21) (5) (3) Maximum Grant (75%) 200.000/year 150.000/year Max. Community contribution: 400.000 Max. duration 3 years 3 years 1 year Min partnerships 3 countries 5 countries 1 country Deadline 1 March 2012 at noon (CET) Notification of results July Projects’ starting date 1 November, 1 December, 1 January
- 6. Applying for funding: What should I know
- 7. Applying for funding General features of KA2 projects • Partnerships • Transnational dimension (The vast LLP family) • Limited in time (between 1 and 3 years) • Co-funding principle (limited grants) • Ownership belongs to you (responsibility rests with you, too) • Aim at: – developing, piloting, evaluating, disseminating, extending, transforming (etc.) solutions – creating, stimulating, expanding (etc.) networks – communicating results, strategies for further dissemination and exploitation • Tackling one of the policy priorities
- 9. KA 2 Multilateral projects priorities Priority 1 Cooperation between the worlds of education, training and work More on Languages and Business: http://ec.europa.eu/languages/languages-mean-business/index_en.htm Priority 2 Promoting the learning of less used European languages Priority 3 Key competencies throughout the education and training system
- 10. KA 2 Multilateral projects priorities Priority 4 Social inclusion and gender equality in education, including the integration of migrants and Roma Priority 5 Learning the languages of neighbouring countries Priority 6 Early language learning More info on early language learning: http://ec.europa.eu/languages/languages-of-europe/early-language- learning_en.htm
- 11. KA 2 Network priorities Priority 1 Social inclusion and gender equality in education, including the integration of migrants Priority 2 Spreading the results of European Language Label projects and promotion of networking among them Priority 3 Learning the languages of neighbouring countries Priority 4 Promoting the learning and use of less spoken European languages
- 12. Get operational • Read the documents (Call, Guidelines, FAQ) • Find partners (Networks, Partner search database) • Develop the idea (together with partners) • Make a budget • Fill in the application form (look at the award criteria) • Send it and wait for results
- 13. Award criteria
- 14. Be successful in each award criteria! 1. Relevance 2. Quality of the work programme 3. Innovative character 4. Quality of the Consortium 5. European added value 6. Cost-Benefit ratio 7. Impact 8. Quality of the dissemination and exploitation plan 9. Participation of organisations from third countries (if applicable)
- 15. Application quality – some advice
- 16. The Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013 Success rate over time – KA2 Languages 140 120 100 80 Submitted Approved 60 Success Rate 25% 34% 38% 26% 22% 40 20 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
- 17. Application quality – some advice… 1. Skilled project manager (and team) 2. Read support materials carefully 3. Choose the right part of the programme for your proposal 4. If it’s not written in the application, it cannot be taken into account by experts 5. All skills needed in the consortium: identify new partners to cover “missing skills”(e.g. Languages, pedagogy, IT, dissemination..): - your networks and those of your other partners - previous projects - national agencies - Partner Search Database 6. Co-operate with your partners on the application form 7. Decide: this year or next?
- 18. KA2 info and contact KA2 – Languages Helpdesk EACEA-LANGUAGES@ec.europa.eu Details on Key Activity 2 http://ec.europa.eu/education/llp/doc1943_en.htm Executive Agency http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/index_en.php This presentation http://www.slideshare.net/Peter-Birch/expolangues-paris-2012- peter-birch GOOD LUCK!