Uncertainty and unrest are moulding the needs for education
Amid societal and environmental threats, engaging in learning might lose its priority. It is important to keep asking what education can and should offer us. The text is an editorial written for issue 1/2022 on Engaging and Re-engaging.
Lost appetite for learning?
We still know little about the adults who dropped out of learning during the pandemic. Educators across Europe worry that re-engaging these “lost” learners will be a challenge.
Re-thinking and reimagining education
The recent UNESCO report is calling us all to rethink our understanding of what education and lifelong learning mean, writes Jon Torfi Jonasson in his essay.
“A strong civil society plays a significant role in Ukraine now”
Oleg Smirnov from the Ukrainian educational NGO IDCIR talks about their work supporting citizens caught in a war.
“I want education that is exciting and fun”
Meet the board: Maja Maksimović believes that learning pathways should leave room for unpredictability, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm.
Paulo Freire’s pedagogical politics: A 100 years on
Paulo Freire’s notions on reflection, genuine dialogue and critical thinking are still relevant today, writes Peter Mayo in his column published in the Speakers' Corner series.
“In times like these, one cannot stop learning”
Meet the board series introduces ELM editorial board members: Thomas Jung is a publishing professional who believes in the power of reading.
”Similarities help cooperation, differences are the source of learning ”
Meet the board series introduces ELM editorial board members. Antra Carlsen believes in continuous exchange of know-how.
Adversity, reorientation and learning go hand in hand
Therapists discuss the meaning of resilience in relation to their practice. They highlight the importance of engaging in an honest dialogue with oneself.
Grandmothers learn and teach about mental health in Zimbabwean communities
A health organization trained local grandmothers, gogos, to help tackle rising mental health problems in the area. Gogos are respected in the community and easy to approach.
