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We explore how adult education can be made inclusive, digital and effective.
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We offer research, transfer and infrastructure for lifelong learning.
Das BMBF-Programm „Lernende Region – Förderung von Netzwerken“ soll die Kräfte in den Regionen bündeln helfen und zu mehr Innovation, Flexibilität und nachhaltigen Kooperationen zwischen regionalen Akteuren führen. Der Leiter des zuständigen Referats beim BMBF Klaus Luther betont im Interview, dass der regionale Fokus vor allem eine stärkere Orientierung an Nutzergruppen bewirken soll. Das Heft beleuchtet die Rolle der Erwachsenenbildung in diesem Prozess: Fürst betont z.B. die funktionale Str…
This text is focused on examining the relevance of the trends towards democratisation in the Adult Education context of Spain. After giving a description of the legal frame, the text develops a brief explanation of the different models which coexist in Adult Education centres. In particular, the author emphasises the relevance of the social model in the Spanish contexts of Adult Education, as it is starting from high expectations about the learners’ capacities and based on the participant’s rig…
The "Yellow Series" contains an didactically structured inventory of relevant topics in the field of adult education. It imparts professional knowledge based on the academic state of research. The volumes are intended for self-studying but are also suited as additional reading for studying and training. The systematic preparation of each topic also supports specialists in assuring the theoretical and methodological base of their actions.
Die Einzelveröffentlichungen des DIE vermitteln den aktuellen Kenntnisstand zu einem spezifischen Themenfeld der Weiterbildung. Die Bände sind meist als Reader konzipiert und dokumentieren Ergebnisse aus DIE-Projekten oder von Fachtagungen. Die DIE-Einzelveröffentlichungen richten sich an Vetreter/innen aus Wissenschaft, Praxis und Bildungspolitik.
Glossar historischer Begriffe zur Erwachsenenbildung
The "Red Series" provides quick access and initial orientation regarding the characteristics and features of continuing education in the individual countries. The volumes combine country-specific data and information on a scientific basis. A comprehensive service section facilitates further enquiries. On this base, continuing educators from research, practice and administration are able to prepare coopertion activities.
Diese Reihe des DIE stellt Praktikerlnnen der Erwachsenenbildung bewährtes Handlungswissen, innovative Methoden, aktuelle Themen und neue Arbeitsfelder aus Sicht der in der Bildungspraxis Handelnden vor. Die Einzelpublikationen der Reihe gehen dabei nicht systematisch – wie im Studium üblich – von der Struktur des Gegenstandes oder Arbeitsfeldes aus. Vielmehr sind sie aus der Perspektive des Berufsalltags entworfen und zielen darauf ab, eine erste Orientierung, verwendungsbezogenes Wissen un…
The "Green Series" introduces reliable knowledge, current topics and didactic methods, which were tested in other fields, to adult education specialists. All volumes are designed from the action perspective, convey application-oriented formulas, and set standards based on the state of research, They contribute to competence and quality development in practical adult education.
The "Blue Series" is the DIE's most traditional series of books. It is aimed at researchers and students of adult education as well as academically interested practitioners. Scientific papers on a theoretical and empirical base provide access to adult education research and enhance the transfer of knowledge between practice and research. Over the past 30 years, it contributed significantly to the discipline of adult education.
The DIE Journal on Adult Education (DIE Zeitschrift für Erwachsenenbildung) was renamed "weiter bilden" in 2018. The quarterly DIE Journal focuses on a specific topic to inform about current developments in adult education. It is mostly directed at full-time employees and planners in continuing education as well as authorities in education policy and administration. It is scientifically sound as well as practice oriented - magazine as well as reflection instrument.
