A network making the difference

The Learning Teacher Network started as a Comenius 3 Network within the European Socrates Programme (107811-CP-1-2003-1-SE-COMENIUS-C3), funded by the European Commission during the period of 2003 to 2006.

As such, and expressing the European dimension, the network was composed of 26 partner institutions from ten countries and covered all levels of education and training. The network worked in the thematic areas of learning and ‘the new role of the teacher’, which basically is the case still. The network was given a high rating by the Commission and the moral support from European authorities is strong also today.

During the funded period the network successfully organised annual international conferences, published three ‘state of art’ publications, and arranged a number of European in-service training courses and contact seminars. The latter resulted in a dozen new and EU funded Comenius school partnerships and multilateral projects.

In 2006 the network delivered to the Commission ten recommendations for European educational action. Six of these recommendations targeted the educational community and four called for European initiatives.

Sustained and independent

Since the end of the funded period the network has transformed to an independent and membership based educational and international association. The network has grown substantially in the number of members and activities, and is today forming its own policies.

The Learning Teacher Network continues to arrange international events and to produce publications. The network keeps its appreciated character of being a vital meeting point for professionals from the entire educational world, thus playing a significant role.

Furthermore, the network has taken action to strengthen the exchange of knowledge and experience, but also to become a leading player in the professional debate to impact on educational change. The network makes a difference.