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Virtuality is not the essence of computer-based learning environments: any learning environment contains elements of virtuality in so far as it concerns itself with representations of reality. Even though the difference between computer-based and traditional settings in this respect is one of degree rather than of substance, conditions at the extreme end of the virtuality scale call for a change in learning arrangements. The authors explore the consequences for learners – self-direction, critic…
Scientific Education This issue combines empirical and conceptual access points to research of an area of education which has been for the most part neglected by continuing education: What role does natural science knowledge play in the context of informal and non-formal learning processes of adults? And what impetus can be derived for the structure and design of teaching-learning arrangements in other areas? This issue provides insight into specific issues, providing a contribution to inter…
The book presents a variety of concepts and experiences on how the roots and past of organizations can be looked at by employing a number of methodological approaches as well as ways and means to celebrate jubilees of adult education and community learning centers and their associations. It is meant for professionals leading such centers and those who are responsible for public relations, information and communication, and event management. The book starts off by explaining the terminology and …
In today’s societies literacy is regarded as the prerequisite for participating in the professional and private spheres of everyday life. It is regarded as a human right, a tool for personal empowerment and a tool to influence the behaviour of individuals, families and communities. Despite the international consensus that literacy skills determine opportunities and provide access to today’s information-based societies, many adults in both industrialized and developing countries find themselves …
Kopf oder Zahl – was zählt? Die Bildungspolitik verlangt nach quantitativ-empirischen Grundlagen. In den Erziehungswissenschaften hat die quantitativ-empirische Forschung an Bedeutung gewonnen. In der Praxis spielen quantitative Daten und Benchmarks eine immer wichtigere Rolle bei der Positionierung und Steuerung von Einrichtungen und Angeboten. Wie weit trägt diese sog. Evidenzbasierung? Es geht schließlich um die „Köpfe“, welche die Zahlen abbilden sollen. Die Beiträge des Themenschwerpunkts …
The DIE publishes recent research findings from empirical studies on the continuing education system and its educational institutions under the label "DIE Survey. Data and reports on continuing education". The publications are directed at stakeholders in education policy, practical continuing education, as well as national and international research. The volumes are published in loose sequence and provide transparency in the complex field of continuing education. Thus they provide an academical…
The research project KLASSIK examines the question of whether it is possible to increase competencies for information processing skills of older people. To this end, training courses that serve as experimental groups, performed a special, metacognitive thinking training. In the project also included comparison groups received no training. Before the treatment a performance test and an intelligence test ensure that both groups come from the same starting conditions. After the final test an appro…
Vocational adult education research Data situation, research questions and selected results Likewise the meaning of adult education the number of reseach works with this theme increase. Prerequisite for interpretation and classification of the present results of adult education research is the knowledge of the underlying sources of data and information. The text at hand gives an overview of the data situation in the area of vocational adult education whereas it features also company ques…
Das Cover der Ausgabe ziert ein Rechtschreibfehler: „lebenslang“ wurde in die Teile „Leben“ und „Slang“ getrennt. Ein kleiner Seitenhieb auf all jene, die aus der PISA-Diskussion den Stoff für ein ganzes Leben von Bildungsprofis gemacht haben und hierzu gleich den Jargon des Bedauerns institutionalisiert haben. Dennoch: Für Weiterbildung und lebenslanges Lernen bietet die PISA-Studie wichtige Anknüpfungspunkte. Sie betreffen die im Heft zusammengeführten Felder: Lehrerfortbildung und Elternbild…
This book provides information on the current situation of Adult and Continuing Education in Switzerland, on the legal basis, the institutions and their staff, range of courses and participation rates, methods of financing and international contacts. The book also contains a historical overview of the development of adult education. A final chapter outlines trends and perspectives that will shape the further education sector in the coming years. This is a revised edition of the portrait. Since …
