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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.
Angesichts von etwa 14 Millionen Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund in Deutschland haben sich das Bildungssystem und damit auch die Erwachsenenbildung auf die Heterogenität ihrer jetzigen und künftigen Klientel einzustellen. Allerdings gibt es wenig Daten über die Anzahl und Zusammensetzung der nichtdeutschen Teilnehmenden an Weiterbildungsveranstaltungen und auch die Forschung zum Themenfeld Migration und Erwachsenenbildung ist eher spärlich gesät. Das Heft 2/2006 greift das Thema Migration un…
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…
Like a fabric made of different threads, adult education waives multiple places and reveals different paces whose influences may be complementary, contradictory and antagonistic with each other. The spaces and times that shape people’s life are rarely static or constant. They evolve and fluctuate. Every day, throughout their existence, people have to learn to adjust, coordinate and move through material, natural, social and symbolic environments that keep evolving. The aim of this paper is to e…
Die in dieser Auswahlbibliografie aufgeführte und zum Teil kommentierte Literatur soll als Ausgangspunkt für das weitergehende Selbststudium zum Thema offene Bildungsressourcen (Open Educational Resources, OER) dienen. Die Auswahl konzentriert sich vor allem auf Veröffentlichungen nach 2012, da die OER-Bewegung ab diesem Jahr durch den ersten OER-Weltkongress der UNESCO in Paris deutlich an Dynamik und wissenschaftlicher Aufmerksamkeit gewinnen konnte. Die Struktur der Bibliografie orientiert s…
The way pedagogues see themselves and the way they regard their tasks changes: they become counsellors, moderators and facilitators. The aim of the module “learning counselling” is to enable tutors to support and accompany their participant’s learning processes. - Poster - Description of the module - Timed agenda - Detailed workplan - Handout - Powerpoint presentation