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COMENIUS: EUROPE IN
CLASSROOM
Part of the Lifelong Learning
Programme, Comenius
seeks to develop knowledge and understanding among young people and
educational staff of the diversity of European cultures , languages and
values. It helps young people acquire the basic life skills and
competences necessary for their personal development, for future
employment and for active citizenship.
The programme addresses issues strongly related to current discussions and
developments in school policy. Priorities are set annually.
GOALS
Comenius has the following
goals:
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To improve and increase the mobility of pupils
and educational staff in different Member States
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To enhance and increase partnerships between
schools in different Member States, with at least three million pupils
taking part in joint educational activities by 2010
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To encourage language
learning, innovative
ICT-based content, services and better teaching techniques and
practices
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To enhance the quality and European dimension
of teacher training
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To improve pedagogical approaches and school
management
Current priorities
The Comenius programme focuses on the following
priority areas:
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Motivation for learning and learning-to-learn
skills
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Key
competences: improving language learning;
greater literacy; making science more attractive; supporting
entrepreneurship; and reinforcing creativity and innovation
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Digital educational content and services
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School management
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Addressing socio-economic disadvantages and
reducing early school leaving
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Participation in sports
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Teaching diverse groups of pupils
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Early and pre-primary learning
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