The expert group "Programme Research" originated in a cooperation between Prof. Dr. Bernd Käpplinger (University of Giessen) and Dr. Klaus Heuer (Historical research at the DIE). It combines various active German trends of programme research.

Programme research is a genuine research approach in adult education. It is aimed at

• providing substantial insight into programme planning and analysis in continuing education organisations,
• visualising research activities and resources in the field of programme research,
• imparting methodological knowledge,
• contributing to sustaining research,
• advancing a network of exisiting programme archives.

The target groups include interested (junior) researchers, representatives of adult education associations, as well as programme planners in continuing education organisations.

The current offers include:

• Methodological reflection and manuals
• Definition approaches
• A bibliography of German programme analysis since 1995
• Historical overview on programm research at the PAS/DVV and DIE
• Brief description of German programme archives including inventory and services
• Development of programme research
• Expert conference 2014 Expert workshop Perspectives and networks of programme research and archives
• Qualification work
• Materials from expert conferences and expert group meetings
• Expert portraits including work focus

The expert group invites to workshops and conferences on programme research. It is responsible for updating the internet service. We understand the website as a forum. The DIE provides technical support and moderates the networking.

Contact

Dr. Marion Fleige

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