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The high mortality rate among Lesotho’s younger generation, caused by disruptions such as chronic illnesses and other socio-economic and cultural changes, has led older adults to become caregivers. This paper reports on the experiences of older adults regarding their caregiving role during times of disruption. It further reveals how older adults have learned about their role as caregivers. Adult learning theories were reviewed and used to interpret the results of the study. The interpretive par…
In this article we explore the challenges of learning in later life, in particular intergenerational or cross generational learning for the future. Looking to the policy of the European Union (EU), in particular to lifelong learning, we see how the notion for intergenerational and intercultural learning has been embedded more and more into policy. The question is if this makes sense, or better: how will it make sense? Senior education is transforming in intergenerational learning – intergenerat…
Die Alphabetisierung und Grundbildung Erwachsener rücken zunehmend in den Fokus des nationalen und internationalen Interesses in Politik und Wissenschaft. International-vergleichende Studien wie das Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) konnten zeigen, dass ein relativ großer Prozentsatz von Personen in hochentwickelten Industriegesellschaften nicht in ausreichendem Maße über basale Kompetenzen zur Alltagsbewältigung verfügt. In der international-vergleichende…
