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In this article the author characterizes moral conflicts, calls for argumentative solutions, and points out learning chances provided by conflict management. He refers to Toulmin‘s argumentation theory and Habermas‘ discourse ethics. Thus, educators can contribute to the success of ethical learning if their institution guarantees corresponding frame conditions.
The author presents findings of the project »S-Mobil 100«, which is aimed at supporting the mobility of senior citizens with new technologies. In addition, it outlines the learning process of the elderly in handling new technologies.
The author points out the cultural technique of reading and writing, which enables humans to organise the thoughts, to concentrate and activate the imagination: Thus, reading and writing are much more than the mere dissemination of information and cannot be replaced by any technology.
This article describes the benefits and forms of forgetting from a neuropsychological perspective. By the same token, Peter Gassner shows that forgetting is not only something negative, but rather that it is even a constitutive factor in people's learning abilities. Adult education specialists will find valuable suggestions in the article on how learners can counteract undesirable forms of forgetting, i.e. forgetfulness.
Lebenslanges Lernen ist für den individuellen Erfolg und den gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt in der heutigen Zeit unverzichtbar. Umso wichtiger ist die wissenschaftliche Erforschung der Bedingungen erfolgreichen Lernens. Der Autor bietet hierfür eine umfassende interdisziplinäre Einführung in den aktuellen Stand der Lerntheorie, auf deren Basis er ein neues und ganz-heitliches Verständnis des Lernens entwickelt. Experten wie Neueinsteiger ins Thema erhalten so einen fundierten Einblick in L…
