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The ability to analyze and understand classroom situations through the eyes of not only teachers but also students can be seen as a crucial aspect of teachers’ professional competence. Even though video case-based learning is considered to have great potential for the promotion of analytical competence of teachers (i.e., becoming immersed in student and teacher perspectives as well as applying conceptual knowledge to better understand classroom situations), only a few studies have investigated …
In recent years, “popular education” has become a highly relevant topic in the international debate. At the same time, research efforts on this subject matter have been increasing. The concept of “popular education” is understood as different from or marginalized by dominant discourses and institutions. This issue of REPORT will raise awareness for both the historical origins and the current discussions of popular education in adult education. The articles collected will evaluate if such concep…
Analytical competency in classroom situations can be seen as a crucial aspect of teachers' professional competency. While case-based learning is considered to have great potential for teacher education, particularly with respect to the promotion of teachers' analytical skills, there have been very few attempts to investigate the effects of corresponding instructional support. The present empirical study investigated the effects of instructional support in the form of multiple perspectives (i.e.…
Das Dokument präsentiert das im Rahmen des europäischen Projekts EUREVINQ entwickelte Fortbildungskonzept für den Weinsektor.
This report deals with the significance of the competence model for requirements of daily money management, which was developed in the project "CurVe". It particularly stresses the programme development in the field of financial literacy. In conclusion, the challenges of establishing financial literacy as part of the programme literacy and basic education are outlined.
The article focuses on the presentation and commentary of the PIAAC study in the German press. Whereas the interpretations varied in the journalistic and political area, the associations and interest groups agree on the increased necessity for investments in the field of adult education.
