Promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning
by Catherine MALLET
The European Commission has published a public consultation on the “Recommendation on Promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning”.
The online questionnaire will gauge public opinion on the importance of equipping young people with shared values and how education and non-formal learning can help achieve this aim in view of creating more socially cohesive societies.
In particular, the online questionnaire aims to gather input on the following questions:
- How successful are education and training in helping young people acquire shared values and promoting social inclusion? What are the key challenges? What objectives should be pursued in this context?
- Which are the most effective policy approaches, tools and methods in formal and non-formal learning?
- How can EU level cooperation in the fields of education and training add value and support Member States in the most effective way in promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning?
The consultation is targeting:
- Education and training institutions
- Teachers, educators and leaders of educational institutions
- Civil society sector organisations
- Public authorities at national, regional and local level
- Youth organisations
- Social partners
- Pupils and students
The European Commission is preparing a proposal for a Council Recommendation on promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning. The Recommendation, whilst not legally binding will establish a policy framework, as a key reference document at EU level to support Member States in providing education and training that promotes social inclusion and ownership of shared values while also contributing to preventing radicalisation leading to violent extremism. This consultation will feed into this Recommendation.
The European Commission encourages stakeholders to use the online questionnaire
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