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Response to the Commission's public consultation on schools for the 21st century

Published by: ATEE

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Summary

In August 2007, the European Commission launched a public consultation on Schools in the 21st century. The aim of this consultation is to (1) identify what actions are necessary within the national contexts of the Member States to ensure that schools deliver the quality of education needed in the 21st century; and (2) identify those aspects of school education on which cooperation at European Union level could help to support Member States in the modernisation of their systems.

 

The consultation focuses on 8 key questions:

1. How can schools be organised in such a way as to provide all students with the full range of key competences?
2. How can schools equip young people with the competences and motivation to make learning a lifelong activity?
3. How can school systems contribute to supporting long-term sustainable economic growth in Europe?
4. How can school systems best respond to the need to promote equity, to respond to cultural diversity and to reduce early school leaving?
5. If schools are to respond to each pupil's individual learning needs, what can be done as regards curricula, school organisation and the roles of teachers?
6. How can school communities help to prepare young people to be responsible citizens, in line with fundamental values such as peace and tolerance of diversity?
7. How can school staff be trained and supported to meet the challenges they face?
8. How can school communities best receive the leadership and motivation they need to succeed? How can they be empowered to develop in response to changing needs and demands?

During the ATEE annual conference in Telfort, UK in August 2007, the conference participants and Research and Development Centers were invited to give their opinion on the school in the 21st century. These responses have been collected and summarized by ATEEs Adminstrative Council.