What is so special about adult educators?
Michael Voss | 10.03.2010
Science - Articles
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Is professionalization the way forward for adult educators? If so, how to proceed? That was the main issues at a Nordic seminar “Competence development among adult educators/Professionalization of adult educators”. In between discussing this, several participants questioned the basic idea that adult education differs that much from all other kinds of education.
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Competences framework for adult learning staff developed in the framework of the Action Plan
Michael Sommer | 08.03.2010
European Affairs - Articles
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A fly which asks the mouse to move the elephant: With the 2008 Action Plan "It is always a good time to learn", the EU Commission developed a guide, which encourages the countries’ governments to do more for adult education and to motivate more people to pursue further education. Increased participation, the promotion of reforms and more transparency: the list of priorities in this plan is long. Right at the top for 2010 is the publication of a framework of reference with key competences for the adult education staff.
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European studies: the adult educator profession has to be more attractive and professional
Michael Sommer | 05.03.2010
European Affairs - Background reports
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How is the situation of adult educators in Europe, which skills are necessary and will be required for this profession and how is quality assured: these were the main questions of two European investigations. The result: throughout Europe, poor working conditions prevail and many lack a specific qualification in the field of adult education.
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