The Professional Development Series (PDS) was prominently featured at the EPALE National Support Services (NSS) Exchange Symposium held in Malta. This symposium brought together NSS representatives from various European countries, all focused on sharing experiences, challenges, and strategies for improving adult learning and education systems through EPALE.
The presentation of PDS at this symposium highlighted its critical role in providing ongoing professional development for adult educators. With its comprehensive, flexible MOOCs tailored to meet the specific needs of adult learners and educators. The exchange symposium provided a platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities in adult education and how initiatives like PDS can address the growing demand for upskilling and reskilling.
One of the key takeaways from the event was the importance of digital platforms like PDS in making education more accessible, particularly for educators in rural and remote areas. By offering high-quality, scalable professional development opportunities online, PDS supports educators in their mission to help learners acquire essential skills, contributing to both individual and community development.
The symposium also provided an opportunity to exchange success stories and lessons learned from implementing PDS in different countries, further strengthening the network of adult educators across Europe. The feedback received during this event will be instrumental in shaping future developments of the PDS platform, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of adult educators in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
