Comenius: Europe in the classroom
The Comenius programme focuses on the first phase of education, from pre-school and primary to secondary schools. It is relevant for all members of the education community: pupils, teachers, local authorities, parents’ associations, non-government organisations, teacher training institutes, universities and all other educational staff.
Part of the Lifelong Learning Programme, Comenius seeks to develop knowledge and understanding among young people and educational staff of the diversity of European cultures , languages and values. It helps young people acquire the basic life skills and competences necessary for their personal development, for future employment and for active citizenship.
Objectives
Comenius has the following goals:
To improve and increase the mobility of pupils and educational staff in different Member States To enhance and increase partnerships between schools in different Member States, with at least three million pupils taking part in joint educational activities by 2010
To encourage language learning, innovative ICT-based content, services and better teaching techniques and practices
To enhance the quality and European dimension of teacher training
To improve pedagogical approaches and school management
Current priorities
The Comenius programme focuses on the following priority areas:
Motivation for learning and learning-to-learn skills
Key competences: improving language learning; greater literacy; making science more attractive; supporting pareneurship; and reinforcing creativity and innovation
Digital educational content and services
School management
Addressing socio-economic disadvantages and reducing early school leaving
Participation in sports
Teaching diverse groups of pupils
Early and pre-primary learning
