”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.
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Meet the board series introduces Elm editorial board members. Antra Carlsen believes in continuous exchange of know-how.
Reportage. 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.
Interview. Ilona Taimela taught Finnish children who were living in the Al-Hol camp in Syria. It was also important to support the children's parents in a situation where families lacked all safety ne...
Spot on. The underlying assumption in the discourse of resilience appears to be that the world is beyond our control, writes Maja Maksimovic.
Spot on. Adult education needs to shift the focus from individual resilience onto multidisciplinary, systemic approaches, writes Björn Wallen.
Feature. Coming out of the pandemic, adult education needs to find ways to transition forward in a way that is democratic and accessible. Resilient adult education leaves no-one behind.
Speakers’ Corner. How different will things really be for Adult Learning and Education in the UK after Brexit, asks Alex Stevenson.
Editorial. The journalistic media also plays a role in making research-based knowledge more accessible and visible in everyday life.
Spot on. Discourse around opportunity and access often overshadows the realities of educational policies and structures in Europe, David Kazamias writes.
Speaker's Corner. Basic skills training for low skilled adults requires diverse approaches, forms and tools, Ivana Studená writes.
Feature. Urban gardening has exploded in popularity during the past year. Particularly for people from immigrant backgrounds, community gardens can offer an important space for participation.
Three Quick Ones. How can higher education providers best support entrepreneurs? More flexibility and co-creation are essential, says Dr Marjaana Mäkelä, who works in vocational pedagogy.