Building Inclusive Lifelong learning systems by Developing a European Understanding of Bildung for the Next Generations (BILDUNG) Erasmus Project

Project Title

Building Inclusive Lifelong learning systems by Developing a European Understanding of Bildung for the Next Generations (BILDUNG)

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for adult education

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2020

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses; Civic engagement / responsible citizenship; Pedagogy and didactics

Project Summary

By adopting the holistic concept of ‘Bildung’ rather than ‘education’ and exploring its political and practical potential for adult learning and education (ALE) systems in Europe, this project will contribute to innovation in the sector and promote social inclusion as well as address key challenges for European society. New developments – be it in terms of new technologies or dealing with a changing climate, among many others – leave many people feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. In many European countries, traditional education prioritises labour-related competencies and skills over other important aspects of life, namely striving to unfold one’s unique potential and taking responsibility as an active and empowered citizen. ALE, based on Bildung, has the power to help people navigate increasingly complex environments and the unknown future as well as stimulate tolerance, curiosity and promote interpersonal and civic skills.

BILDUNG will contribute to a holistic provision of ALE in Europe by providing civil society-led research on the relevance of Bildung to current ALE provision, by exploring more in-depth four critical themes, namely democracy, sustainability, digitisation and basic skills, and by providing a political and practical roadmap for the implementation of Bildung in ALE systems in Europe. In the understanding of this project, Bildung is learner-centred learning that is not only transmitting skills and knowledge, but is, first and foremost, an empowering approach that enables people to steer their personal development and to become active members of their communities and society. Bildung is a concept that is not only relevant for the development of ALE as such, but, when implemented, also has a deep impact on a large number of other policy sectors and fields. This makes it highly topical within the current political context in Europe.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 291649 Eur

Project Coordinator

DEUTSCHER VOLKSHOCHSCHUL-VERBAND EV & Country: DE

Project Partners

• Dansk Folkeoplysnings Samråd
• EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF ADULTS
• KANSANVALISTUSSEURA SR.
• Eesti Rahvaülikoolide Liit
• DAFNI KENTRO EPAGGELMATIKIS KATARTISIS
• AONTAS
• ASSOCIACIÓ CATALANA PER L’EDUCACIÓ, LA FORMACIÓ I LA RECERCA