Activities of Malika BENARAB-ATTOU related to 2013/2041(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Rethinking education (short presentation)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Rethinking Education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes
Amendments (20)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. In order to create a strong and innovative Europe and to promote social inclusion, calls on Member States to increase the level of investment in quality education and training to prepaensure students for the ever-changing needs of the labour markethave the necessary skills and instruments to successfully enter and participate to the labour market; stresses that in the Semester process a number of Member States have been strongly called on to increase investment in education; stresses that lack of investment in education may negatively impact on the EU 2020 strategy;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission proposal of 5 September 2012 for a Council recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning (COM(2012)0485),
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on Member States to provide more efficient educationensure that education is addressing the needs of every potential student in an efficient and participative way, with a focus on active citizenship, transversal, entrepreneurial and STEM-related skills, digital literacy and, foreign languages skills, to tackle mismatches between skills and labour market demandas well as skills needed in sectors likely to ensure quality and sustainable jobs, such as sectors linked to a sustainable and inclusive economy, environmental transition and information and communication technologies;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas accessible, flexible and high quality education and training have a crucial impact on the personal development of young peoplelearners, also promoting their active citizenship and wellbeing;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on Member States to further and safeguard an inclusive and integrated education system with a lifelong learning approach, providing equal access to all at all levels and offering tailor-made arrangements to meet the different needs of students, especially those at risk of non- participation or exclusion such as from vulnerable social groups, such asincluding Roma, migrants and disabled persons;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas it is necessary to examine closely future trends in the labour market needs in order to adapt and modernise curricula and offer the right skills for the right jobswith a view to improving EU citizens’ skills without detracting from the academic goal of passing on knowledge;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers thatStresses that the EU2020 target to reduce early-school leaving needs a major effort by all Member States; stresses that among other strategies Member States should reduce drop-out rates by launching early childhood education, development and care programmes, providing extra- curricular activities and engaging parents and providing a wide range of support structures, such as mentoring to disadvantaged students throughout their studies, helping them access the Erasmus programme and internships; stresses that current participation rates to the Erasmus program for students with lower level of revenue are lower than average and that real efforts need to be made to make EU programs more accessible and attractive for under-represented groups;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that increased language competences contribute to fostering mobility and improving employability, andpeople’s understanding of other cultures and inter-cultural relations; fully supports the Commission’s proposal for a new EU benchmark on language competences according to which at least 50 % of 15-year olds should have knowledge of a first foreign language and at least 75 % should study a second foreign language by 2020;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish and implement a European system for the certification and recognition of qualifications, formal, non-formal and informal learning, so as to encourage mobility of every potential student;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a holistic approach to education and training, and highlights the important role of non-formal and informal learning as part of an overall lifelong learning strategy aiming at a socially inclusive knowledge society with strong individuals and active citizens;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on Member States to facilitatproperly target the transition between the different educational and training pathways, assistfundamentally improve transition between education, professional training and employment, provide traineeships, work- based learning, apprenticeships and dual learning models and recognize competences based on non-formal and informal learning; stresses that also in the EU Semester process Member States have been called on to remove existing barriers to transition between education and training systems; stresses that young people are at higher risk in the transition phase and that Member States have to improve their policies to address the needs of those in transition, especially in relation to social security and income security, accessibility, funding and information;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to ensure equality of access to education and to bring forward measures that are in tune with learners’ needs, in particular those of members of vulnerable groups, such as people who are not in education, employment or training;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to prioritise public expenditures in education, training, research and innovation, and recalls that any budget cut in these fields will have a strong negative impact on the economic recovery of the Union and on progress towards meeting the Europe 2020 targets;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a recognition of youth and civil society organisations to be involved in the design and implementation of lifelong learning strategies; also highlights their role as complementary educational providers for non-formal and informal learning and volunteering, helping young people to attain both transversal skills and individual personal competences, such as critical thinking and problem solving, team work and communication, and self-confidence and leadeentrepreneurship;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to prepare teachers to focus on skills and competences, get acquainted with different cultures and adapt lessons to the communication and learning styles of their students; stresses the need to invest in lifelong learning for teachers;
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Highlights the importance of involving young people in the setting up of education and training policies so that their needs can be better taken into account; recommends in that regard that the Commission consult representatives of national youth councils on the priorities for young people;
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on Member States to regularly monitor and evaluateact on the education-related recommendations in the European Semester as soon as possible; calls on the Commission and the Member States to regularly monitor and evaluate, with all stakeholders including young people representatives, whether they have managed to provide equal access to inclusive and quality education at all levels and if skills resulting from education and training have increased students' employability.
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the importance of supporting young people, especially those not in education, employment or training (NEETs), by promoting high-quality traineeships and apprenticeships, dual learning and work- based learning; considers these as valuable steps in the transition from education to professional life;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States to make full use of the European Youth Guarantee, and recalls that these types of temporary employment should act as stepping stones towards permanent workto invest in priority employment schemes for young people;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to raise teacher awareness of key competences, such as techniques for learning to learn, social and civic skills, initiative, cultural awareness and self-expression; draws attention, therefore, to the importance of investing in lifelong learning schemes for teachers;