Socrates-Grundtvig
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Grundtvig - A European Dimension in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning

Grundtvig is the Action of Socrates which aims to strengthen the European dimension in adult education and lifelong learning. It targets adult learners, teachers and trainers in both formal and non-formal education across Europe in a range of projects and initiatives, and reflects a commitment at national and European level to ensure learning opportunities continue throughout life.

Grundtvig 1 supports European Co-operation Projects, partnerships of organisations which develop teaching and training materials and approaches in adult education, awareness raising activities and methods for assessing and recognising adult learning.

Grundtvig 2 supports Learning Partnerships, small-scale partnerships involving adult learners who work together with other learners from across Europe on projects of common interest

Grundtvig 3 provides training grants for staff involved in adult education to undertake training courses and activities abroad

Grundtvig 4 supports Networks of organisations involved in Grundtvig, enabling them to share best practice, exchange information and ideas and support the development of further projects.

Who was Grundtvig?

Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783-1872) was a Danish clergyman and writer and is regarded as the founder of the Nordic tradition of lifelong learning. His 'folk schools' were based on the idea that education should be available throughout life and should embrace citizenship and personal development.

 

Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783-1872)