09 Europese onderwijsruimte

Introduction to the module dedicated to the European education space, part of the Jean Monnet teaching materials on the European Union for teachers at VUB.

Highlighting the role of education and training in building a resilient and inclusive European Union by engaging citizens such as parents, students, education staff, and school administrators.

Discussion on the importance of removing obstacles to efficient lifelong learning and the role of the Flemish Minister of Education in this context.

Exploring the components of the module, including the organization of Dutch-language education, distribution of competencies in education, and the responsibility of the Flemish Community for education in Flanders.

Explanation of the European Union's limited regulatory authority in education but its support for education and vocational training through initiatives like funding collaborative projects.

Detailed examination of the legal structure, different educational networks, staffing arrangements, and representation of various educational institutions in Flanders.

Discussion on the increasing integration of national education policies within the European context, with a focus on collaboration, internationalization, and mobility in education.

Exploration of initiatives promoting quality, digitization, democratic participation, and the creation of a European Higher Education Area through agreements like the Bologna Declaration and the Kopenhagenverklaring.

Explanation of the European qualifications framework and its impact on facilitating international mobility for learners and workers, as well as the alignment with national qualification frameworks like the Vlaamse Kwalificatiestructuur Decreet.