Toward an International Curricula Network for exchanges and LifeLong Learning
Résumé
During the last years, an important work has been achieved within the framework of the European programs in order to emphasize and allow the mobility of students, the exchange of teachers, the recognition of diploma (programs ERASMUS, now in the LLP program)... These reflections have been done for classical programs within HEIs throughout Europe and also within the programs dedicated to vocational studies (LEONARDO, ValeurTech, EQF) to emphasize Life Long Learning and credit accumulation all around the life, with an approach based on competences [1]. The main purposes in these programs can be summarized as follows: − Favoring the equality among citizens in Europe, giving them the possibility to obtain their diploma in any European country and also ideally to be able to work anywhere within the European Union; − Fostering Life-Long Learning in order to allow citizens to adapt themselves to the rapidly-evolving needs of the society, all around their life, as far as jobs are concerned. This paper presents the concept of ICN (International Curricula Network), which can act as a pedagogic committee at the European level for a particular discipline or sub-discipline.