Lifelong Learning Policy Paper (Reporting Period: October 2006)
This Policy Paper is about the meaning and importance of lifelong learning (LLL)
for Turkey. It has been drafted in the context of the MEGEP/SVET work plan. The
purpose is to assess the current role of lifelong learning in Turkey and to make
recommendations for policy-makers in stakeholder organisations on how to improve
lifelong learning policies.
The paper is drafted on the basis of four expert missions implemented by EU and
Turkish experts in the period June 2005-June 2006, and on a review of
international and Turkish documents, literature and statistics, as well as
knowledge of LLL practices elsewhere. The authors are grateful for the
assistance given by all persons and organisations interviewed during these
expert missions. They especially wish to thank the members of the Lifelong
Learning Working Group who commented on previous drafts of this paper. The paper
could be downloaded from the following link:
Achievements (Reporting Period: 01 April 2006 – 30 June 2006)
Life Long Learning
The LLL
work group met once during the reporting period. The main subject was a
discussion on the draft table of content of the policy paper and on draft
chapter 3 and related documents. The draft of the policy paper was completed.
The final chapter prepared by the TAT with recommendations.
The assessment of LLL in Turkey has been made against the background of
international discussions and practices. Policy recommendations are of strategic
character. They have a wider scope than VET as LLL covers a wider range of areas
and learning objectives.
The table of content of the draft paper is as follows.
Part 1
Introduction
Part 2
Lifelong Learning Concepts - European Systems of Lifelong Learning
2.1 Summary of key discussion themes
2.2 European Systems of Lifelong Learning
Part 3 Lifelong Learning in Turkey
3.1 Current Situation: Population, Education, Labour Market and Employment
3.2 Population
3.3 Education
3.4 Labour Market and Employment
3.5 Regional disparities
3.6 Lifelong learning practice and t he Ministry of Education
3.7 Non-Formal Educational Institutions Decree
3.8 Public and private sector institutes offering training and learning
3.9 Employer’s associations
3.10 Other public institutes
3.11 The EU assistance in the employment field
Part 4
Assessment of lifelong learning in Turkey – strengths, weakness and perspectives
for development
4.1 Observations through the eyes of the Turkish experts
4.2 Summary of main issues of lifelong learning development in Turkey from point
of view of EU expertise
4.3 Likely impact of current and future changes
4.4 The evolving European experiences – Implications and Opportunities for
Turkey
Part 5
Recommendations and suggestions for the future
Part 6 Appendix:
6.1 References, tables, figures
6.2 Who is who in the expert team
6.3 Steps to be taken forward and the possible scenarios
6.4 Guidance on further resources for the readers
6.5 Mini glossary of terms of lifelong learning
Work Plan for the next reporting period (Reporting Period: 01 April 2006 – 30
June 2006)
Life Long Learning
The draft policy paper will be discussed by the LLLWG at the beginning of August. The paper will be completed by the LMT – and the EU expert Chris Duke for editing purposes- on the basis of these comments. The junior expert of the LMT will add notes containing international examples of good practices of co-financing, public information and vocational guidance for LLL.
It is proposed that the plan to organise a study visit to Brussels and Germany that was postponed by the PCU will be revitalised. The organisers in these countries are still willing to organise this study tour which would give Turkish participants a thorough insight into the institutional structure, the policy practices and work programmes of a number of key stakeholder organisations on LLL in these countries (both at European, national and regional level). It is suggested that high level officials will participate as well as the most active members of the LLLWG. The purpose of the study visit will also be to make officials and experts aware of the issues to be addressed in a white paper on LLL for which the project is planned to provide support.
The beneficiary is recommended to establish a small group of LLL technical experts that will work together with the LMT and the LLLWG on the development of a white paper. It is suggested that the white paper will contain a more detailed work programme for LLL policies in Turkey selected on the basis of strategic priorities of the stakeholders. The selection of subjects should, in the opinion of the LMT be made by the Policy and Strategy Group, upon advice of the LLLWG.
Only after these decision have been taken the project will continue in supporting he draft of the White Paper
Preparations will be started to organise a one-day national workshop in Ankara to discuss the LLL policy paper. The conference itself will be held in the fourth quarter of 2006.
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