Activities of Momchil NEKOV related to 2015/2281(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Follow-up of the Strategic Framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020) (debate) BG
Amendments (10)
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas education and training should not be aimed only at meeting labour market needs, but should constitute a value in themselves as well as to contribute to the personal development and growth of young people in order to make them proactive and responsible citizens, since education has an equally important role in developing ethical and civic virtues and honouring the democratic principles on which Europe is founded;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reiterates the importance of the Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education, adopted in Paris on March 2015;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned at the fact that the quality of teacher education is lagging behind, in terms of range and complexity, with regard to competences that are necessary for teaching today, and welcomes the choice of support for educators as a priority area for ET2020 and points out the importance of investing in lifelong learning development for teachers; encourages Member States to adapt their initial teacher training and in- service development programmes and to make better use of peer-learning activities between Member States;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Highlights the importance of teaching and learning general basic skills such as ICT, maths, critical thinking, foreign languages, mobility etc., which will enable young people to easily adapt to the changing social and economic environment;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Highlights the need of continuing the efforts of reducing early school leaving and fostering the education of disadvantaged children;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the important role of mobility programmes such as Erasmus+ in stimulating the development of transversal skills and competences among young people;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on Member States to adopt more holistic approach to education and to channel investments into inclusive education which responds to societal challenges with regards to ensure equal access and opportunities for all, including young people having different socio- economic backgrounds as well as vulnerable and disadvantaged groups;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Supports the idea of setting up helpdesks for teachers offering them timely support in handling various types of diversity in the classroom and guidance when they are confronted with students at risk of being radicalised; calls for the creation of synergies between the ET2020 Working Groups and the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) Working Group on Education; recalls the importance of investing in lifelong learning programmes for teachers equipping them with the necessary pedagogical competencies on the topics of migration, acculturation and social psychology as well as to enable them to utilise diversity as a rich source for learning in classrooms;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for more language- based learning programmes; calls for efforts to develop validation and accreditation mechanisms for the qualifications of migrants, since many of those entering the EU come with no proof of their formal qualifications; believes that non-formal and informal learning has the potential to be an effective tool for the successful integration of the refugees into the European labour market and society;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights the important role of non- formal and informal learning, as well as participation in sportive and volunteering activities, in stimulating the development of civic, social and intercultural competencies; emphasises the fact that some countries made significant progress in developing the relevant legal framework, while others have difficulties in creating comprehensive validation strategies; stresses therefore the need of developing comprehensive strategies to enable validation;