Call: Jean Monnet Networks in other fields of Education and Training

The Jean Monnet actions offer opportunities in the field of higher education and in other fields of education and training. The Jean Monnet actions contribute to spread knowledge about the European Union integration matters. The following actions are supported:

• Jean Monnet Actions in the field of higher education
• Jean Monnet Actions in other fields of education and training

Jean Monnet Activities are expected to produce the following main results:

• Fostered knowledge and awareness about European Union matters;
• fostered excellence in teaching and research in EU studies;
• increased opportunities for teaching, learning and debating on EU subjects;
• improved quality of teaching and professional training on EU subjects;
• fostered dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers, in particular to enhance governance of EU policies;
• diversification and mainstreaming of EU-related subjects in teaching programmes of higher education institutions;
• greater engagement of young academics in teaching and research on European subjects.

Networks of schools & Vocational education and training institutions (VETs), ISCED 1 – 4, and/or higher education Institutions providing Teacher Training /Education should serve the purpose of giving an international aspect to the new Jean Monnet strand and allow exchange of good practices as well as experiencing co-teaching within a group of countries.

The activities will facilitate a common understanding on learning methodologies about European Union matters among practitioners working in different contexts, facing different challenges and constraints due the national legislations and the structure of the curricula.

Objectives of Action

The Jean Monnet Networks aim to offer support to schools & VETs, (ISCED 1 – 4), and/or higher education Institutions involved in Teacher Training /Education for boosting knowledge on how to teach European Union subjects, they will also give an international edge to the learning exercise.

Teachers’ exchange of knowledge (collaborative working on specific subjects and on methodologies, co-teaching experiences, common activities are the basis of the network activities. For example:

• Exchanging information on content and promoting results of methodologies applied;
• Enhancing cooperation between different schools/VETs (ISCED 1 – 4), teacher training /education providersgiving them international experience and a European standing;
• Exchanging knowledge and mobility for co-teaching;
• Fostering cooperation and creating a solid and sustainable knowledge platform among schools & VETs (ISCED 1– 4), and/or higher education Institutions involved in Teacher Training /Education.

• Schools, VET providers (ISCED levels 1 to 4)
• Higher education providing initial and/or in-service training to teachers of schools and/or VET institution (ISCED 1 - 4). established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme.
• They should ensure that the largest possible number of learners benefit from their activities.

• Minimum 6 Institutions, established in at least 3 different EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme.
• Minimum of 4 schools and/or VET providers (ISCED levels 1 to 4) and maximum 2 a higher education institution providing initial and/or in-service training to teachers of schools and/or VET institution (ISCED 1 - 4)

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) - https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/index_en

Since 2006, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency has been a catalyst for projects in education, training, youth, sport, audiovisual, culture, citizenship and humanitarian aid. On behalf of the European Commission, EACEA strives to foster innovation in these areas, always in a spirit of cross-border cooperation and mutual respect.

EACEA are project managers, facilitators of knowledge exchange, and supporters of European projects that connect people and cultures.

National Agencies

To bring Erasmus+ as close as possible to the participants and make sure it works well across different countries, the EU works with National Agencies to manage the programme.

The National Agencies are based in Programme Countries and their role involves

• providing information on Erasmus+
• selecting projects to be funded
• monitoring and evaluating Erasmus+
• supporting applicants and participants
• working with other National Agencies and the EU
• promoting Erasmus+
• sharing success stories and best practices

The list of National Agencies can be found here. Countries not in the list of Programme countries may alternately have a National Erasmus+ Office.

National Erasmus+ Offices

National Erasmus+ Offices (NEOs) assist the European Commission and local authorities in the implementation of Erasmus+ in certain Partner Countries.

These countries are located in the Western Balkans, the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean and Central Asia. Russia also has a National Office.

Providing information on Erasmus+, monitoring and evaluating funded projects, assisting applicants and participants, supporting policy dialogue and maintaining contact with local authorities and EU Delegations are among the responsibilities of the NEOs.