Strukturforschung in der Weiterbildung

The authors take the model of reproduction contexts, which has been developed by Josef Schrader in order to systematize the adult education sector, as a point of departure to discuss the possibilities of its empirical transfer. Based on the re-analysis of structural data of adult education institutions the problems of transfer of a theoretically developed model are explored. They conclude by outlining impulses for further discussions.

Weiterbildung älterer Menschen im demografischen Wandel

European countries, North America and Japan are strongly affected by demographic change and ageing populations. In these countries a discourse emerged about using the potentials of older people and the role of lifelong learning in this process. This text focuses on international results of further educational participation of older people and outlines concepts of learning in later life in Germany.

Förderung selbstbestimmter Lernprozesse durch forschendes Lernen

The study examines how research-based learning, based on grounded theory, might enhance students learning abilities. In the context of a qualitative experiment, two groups of students were introduced to research-based learning. The students involved were asked about their learning experiences afterwards. The results of the study implicate that research-based learning is a promising approach for the development of self-determined learning. Students were critical, however, regarding the incompati…

Egger, Rudolf: Die Bedeutung und die Konsequenzen des Europäischen und des Nationalen Qualifikationsrahmens für die Entwicklung der Volkshochschule. 2009

Allespach, Martin; Meyer, Hilbert; Wentzel, Lothar: Politische Erwachsenenbildung. Ein subjektwissenschaftlicher Zugang am Beispiel der Gewerkschaften. 2009

Hummelsheim, Stefan: Finanzierung der Weiterbildung in Deutschland. 2009

Franz, Julia: Intergenerationelles Lernen ermöglichen. 2009

[Heimann, Regina: Barrieren in der Weiterbildung. 2009]

Weiterbildung älterer Menschen im demografischen Wandel – Internationale Perspektiven und Lernwege

Basisqualifikation für die Alphabetisierungs- und Grundbildungsarbeit

Given the current debate over qualifications and skills of teachers in adult education, the continuing education programme “Basic qualification for literacy and basic educational work” developed within the framework of the joint project ProGrundbildung seeks to professionalise adult education teachers who work in or who want to work in the field of literacy and basic education. The authors present the concept of continuing education and discuss the data on personnel structure, motives for under…