Posts tagged with "inclusion"

  • Belgium (French speaking) introduction

    In the French-speaking part of Belgium the adult education sector is dedicating most of its efforts to several challenging areas, ranging from professional training to social inclusion issues. One of the themes on the agenda of local authorities a...

  • Challenges and recommendations in Greece

    As identified by EAEA members in Greece, promotion of lifelong learning needs to be in the centre of attention of the government and adult education providers. In that regard, several areas need to be considered:
    ●    Inclusion of social...
  • Recent developments in Norway

    In recent years, there have been several strategic steps in Norwegian policies concerning adult education. In 2017 the current Norwegian Strategy for Skills Policy was adopted and will be active until the year 2021. Therefore, the government of No...

  • The Republic of North Macedonia introduction

    In the past year, the financial stability of non-formal adult education providers in the Republic of North Macedonia has been shaken by budgetary cuts, which pose a threat to the quality, and quantity of learning opportunities. Nonetheless, adult...

  • Turkey introduction

    Turkey is continuing its work attempting to make the educational sector more inclusive, encouraging people of different backgrounds to participate in learning. The following year is expected to bring changes as the education development plan will...

  • Challenges: The impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in Austria

    The COVID-19 crisis has been the definite challenge of the last year. It has brought many providers closer to bankruptcy. It has also revealed that digital learning and access to adult education is less accessible for people who are socially and g...

  • Challenges: Loss of opportunity for international exchange and collaboration

    The UK no longer participates in Erasmus+. This means that there is a loss of opportunity for exchange and collaboration in adult learning and education, as there is no provision for this in the UK's replacement programme, the Turing Scheme.

  • Positive changes for adult learning in Slovenia

    In Slovenia, adult learning and education (ALE) take centre stage as policymakers prioritise their role in addressing contemporary challenges. The country's ALE policies are designed to enhance inclusivity, and accessibility, and...
  • Enhancing basic skills crucial for the future of adult learning in Hungary

    Hungary places great importance on adult learning and education (ALE). Policy-makers in the country recognise the significance of ALE and have undertaken various measures to promote it, including responding to labour market needs and addres...

  • Sole focus on adult learning for employment neglects Greece’s societal issues

    Adult education policies in Greece tend to focus on upskilling and vocational training, with limited attention to broader societal needs, according to EAEA’s members DAFNI KEK and the Hellenic Adult Education Association report. Lack of fundi...