‘Innovative Learning Environments’ PLA and EAAL Forum
in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 18–20 June 2025
Programme (draft)
18 June 2025: EAAL PLA meeting (at SIAE premises)
15.00–16.30 Presentations and discussion
- The Slovenian Institute for Adult Education (SIAE) and the Slovenian system of adult education
Dr Nataša Potočnik, SIAE directress - Guidance and validation in adult education and learning
Andreja Dobrovoljc, MSc, and Vera Mlinar, both SIAE
16.30–17.00 Break
17.00–18.30 Presentations and discussion
- From Lifelong Learning Weeks (1996–2025) to a large awareness-raising and media campaign for lifelong learning (1924–2028)
Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik, MSc, and Urška Bittner Pipan, MSc - PLA examples from other countries of the Innovative Learning Environments cluster:
- Estonian experiences in promoting adult learning
Sirje Plaks, Association of Estonian Adult Educators – Andras - Innovative adult learning environments in Latvia
Laura Iveta Peniga, Ministry of Education and Science
- Estonian experiences in promoting adult learning
19 June 2025: EAAL Forum on Innovative Learning Environments (at Center Rog)
9.15–9.30 Registration
9.15–11.30 Presentations
- Welcome speech
Dr Nataša Potočnik, SIAE directress - Center Rog – a hub for creativity and learning
Renata Zamida, directress of Center Rog - Ode to Stunning Learning for All, keynote speech
Dr Pieter Sprangers, educational futurist and designer
11.30–12.50 Lunch and visiting the exhibition Future Legacies – MADE IN Platform
13.00–15.00 Presentations and discussion.
- Outcomes of the European Year of Skills and the Union of Skills as a future outlook
Maya Ivanova, European Commission, DG EMPL - Study circles: When a click is replaced by conversation
Erika Švara, SIAE - Empower Young People for Dialogue. Tools for youth workers and educators who want to overcome polarization
Matej Cepin, Social Academy - Forest Libraries – Where nature meets knowledge
Alenka Štrukelj, SIAE
Conclusion
20 June 2025: Field trip and meeting with Ddr Ana Vovk, Dole Estate and International Centre for Self-Sufficiency
8.30–15.00 Departure from Ljubljana and return to Ljubljana, transport is provided by SIAE;
(see video on this very interesting innovative learning environment: A story of coexistence and abundance, turn on English subtitles)
Prepared by: Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik, SIAE, EAAL National Coordinator Slovenia
10 June 2005
More information:
- Content: Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik (zvonka.pangerc@acs.si)
- Technical support: Franci Lajovic (franci.lajovic@acs.si)
- Recording and editing: Darijan Novak (darijan.novak@acs.si)
- Slovenian Institute for Adult Education contacts and location
- Location on the map (Rog Centre, Trubarjeva Street 72, Ljubljana): https://maps.app.goo.gl/6nEmHZtp3VxgkoXN9
Financial support:
