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PDS was presented to the National Coordinators for the European Agenda of Adult Learning!
The Professional Development Series (PDS) achieved a significant milestone by being introduced to the National Coordinators for the European Agenda of Adult Learning. This presentation took place during a high-profile meeting dedicated to shaping the future of adult...
Making Skills Count! – PDS in Brussels at the opening event of the European Year of Skills!
The European Year of Skills, officially launched on June 8, 2023, in Brussels, marked a monumental occasion for education and workforce development in Europe. Among the key highlights of the event was the presentation of the Professional Development Series (PDS),...
From Policy to Practice: Innovative Professional Development for Basic Skills Teachers through MOOCs
In today's fast-paced world, the need for continuous learning among adults is more important than ever, particularly during times of crisis. This is a sentiment that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) emphasised already 50 years ago,...
CY-PDS in progress! Discussing the adaptation of PDS MOOCs for teachers and trainers of adults in Cyprus
In May 2023, discussions took a significant step forward with the adaptation of the Professional Development Series (PDS) MOOCs for educators and trainers in Cyprus. This initiative aims to tailor the existing resources to the specific context and needs of adult...
EBSN PDS online European Workshop co-organised with EPALE Malta and EPALE Hungary
On March 10, 2023, the European Basic Skills Network, Professional Development Series (EBSN PDS), in collaboration with EPALE Malta and EPALE Hungary, participated in an online European workshop that brought together leading figures in adult education from across the...
Ready for the Upgrade! Plans for the revision of MOOCs and creation of new MOOCs were discussed on Waterford Project Meeting
In October of 2022, the PDS team convened in Waterford, Ireland, for a pivotal project meeting focused on the upcoming revisions and expansions of the MOOCs. This meeting marked the beginning of an ambitious plan to update the PDS offerings in response to the evolving...