17 Amendments of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2015/2281(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Draft 2015 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the Strategic Framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020), ‘'New priorities for European cooperation in education and training’' (COM(2015)0408), 1 Text pending adoption in April Plenary
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to the 2015 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the Strategic Framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020), 'New priorities for European cooperation in education and training' (2015/C 417/04),
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas education and training should not be aimed onsolely at meeting labour market needs, but should constitute a value in themselves, since education has an equally important role in developensuring ethicale safeguarding of shared human and civic virtalues and honouring the democratic principles on which Europe is foundedopen and democratic societies;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas deterioratingconcerns about teaching conditions and, quality of learning, a decline in academic freedom and growing criticismaspects of the Bologna process arehave been reported acrosswithin the European Higher Education Area (EHEA);
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates that, notwithstanding the importance of acquiring employability skills, the value of knowledge and academic rigour should not be overlooked, and emphasises that blanket prescriptive approaches must be avoided; underlines that the forthcoming European Skills Agenda should not overstate employability skills, whilst rightly focusing on economic and employment challenges, should not do so at the expense of subject knowledge;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned at the fact that the quality of teacher education is lagging behind in some EU Member States, 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; 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 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that although, whilst the Bologna process has spearheaded significant achievements, it has also led, in some cases, to the fragmentation of university programmes and the standardisation of inefficient processes; takes the view that, without prejudice to the concept of single-tier unified programmes, studying at a European university should be based on a two-tier modelfurther consideration should be given to the development of two-tier models at European universities, with the initial phase lasting no less than three years, and that educational institutions should be given more flexibility in the use of modules and the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS);
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Advocates a shift to conceiving mobility programmes in terms of qualitative outcomes that respond to priorities and primarily serverespond to learning objectives; calls for the proper implementation of the proposals of the European Quality Charter for Mobility and for better use of the tools of internationalisation at home;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that Member States should look at ways to address the challenges posed by migration to European educational systems should be addressed at both European and national level, since failure to provide migrants with education and training constitutes a risk to their future employability, their development of knowledge of the host country’s cultural canons and values, and their integration into society;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recommends that Member States and education providers offer advice and support for refugee children seeking to access education services through the provision of clear information and contact points;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for measures to integrate migrant children, both intra- and extra- European,and refugee children into education systems by helping them adjust to the curricula and learning standards, providing them of the Member State in question, providing them, where necessary, with language assistance, and enabling them to become familiar withintegrate in the host country’'s culture and society, whilest preserving their own cultural heritage;
Amendment 207 #
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 forCalls for further exchange of best practice between Member States and the creation of synergies between the ET2020 Working Groups and the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) Working Group on Education;
Amendment 216 #
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 qualmechanisms to improve the understanding and identifications of migrants' qualifications, since many of those entering the EU come with no proof of their formal qualifications; calls on Members States to see how existing recognition of professional qualification might be developed, including the appropriate background checks;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate measures for migrant students enrolling at university levelMember States and education facilities to look at ways to enable migrant students to access education, including at university level, without prejudice to national rules and competences on access to education and training; welcomes the initiatives adopted in this regard by a number of European universities;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that the Science4Refugees programme should be further developed as regards its efficiency evaluationevaluated and, if necessary, developed; advocates support at the EU and national level for non-profit institutions providing assistance to migrant academics in science and other professional areas;