Research and Development in Adult Education : Fields and Trends / Esther Oliver

• VerfasserIn: Oliver, Esther
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Study Guides in Adult Education
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (135)

The importance of adult education is growing steadily- be it in relation with migration, matters of inclus - ion, the work place etc. Thus, this international perspective on the most important research issues in adult education is a wealth of knowledge for anyone related to this field. The book is composed as a text book and thus, provides didactic material for discussion and further exploration of research in the field of AE from an international perspective. From the Contents: EU policy in Education and AE: links with Research opportunities on the field Support for Research in Adult Education in the European Union Main areas of Research in AE at the International level · Research on Migration. · Research on Inclusion, Access and Participation · Professionals, Assessment and Counselling · Learning in the Workplace International organisations and networks with influence to Adult Education

[...] this study offers a wealth of up-to-date information for those interested in this diverse field. The book is designed as a textbook, providing didactic material for discussion and further exploration of a wide range of adult education research from an international perspective. ISBS - International Specialized Book Services September 2010 Writing for students and researchers in the field, Oliver [...] reviews key areas of research and development in adult education in Europe, including specific projects in four areas: migration; inclusion, access, and participation; professionalization, assessment, and counseling; and learning in the workplace. She also outlines European Union policy over the past decades, its research and development programs that support adult education, and international and European organizations, networks, and journals devoted to the subject. Reference &Research Book News February 2011 All learning resources of this study are presented in a well articulated didactical manner, structured with keywords, digressions, examples, exercises and tasks, links and further readings, annotated bibliography, making the text clear and easy to follow, in an active way, even for a beginner in professionalizing in the field of ACE. Report 1/2011