adult skills
Alan Smith: ”Prison education benefits society”
In his Speakers’ Corner column, Alan Smith calls for prison education to be acknowledged as an integral part of adult learning. His arguments range from human rights aspects and personal skills development to the broader benefits for society as a whole. The column series is produced in cooperation with the European Association for the Education of Adults.
Open and shared dialogue with Sweden’s Democracy Step by Step model
Teachers working with immigrants and other learners in Sweden report major improvements in classroom discussions about values and rights, thanks to an innovative programme developed by the National Agency for Education and the Living History Forum.
I argue: Digital inclusion is key to democratic participation
“Digital inclusion is vital for enabling civic engagement and strengthening democracy. When citizens cannot navigate digital platforms, their ability to influence policies or shape communities is diminished,” writes Maja Brynteson of Nordregio in ELM’s “I argue” series.
Stanistreet: “Education can play a transformative role – for people and their communities”
Our “Meet the board” series introduces the members of ELM Magazine’s editorial board. Our new member, Paul Stanistreet of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, is inspired by the transformative power of adult education.
Fostering civic engagement: Citizens Xelerator in Portugal
As Portugal faces declining support for adult education, initiatives like Citizens Xelerator are more crucial than ever. In Lisbon, women from the association Grandma Came to Work and Citizens Xelerator explored embroidery while developing civic skills and social connections.
Beth John: “As educators, our responsibility is to awaken possibilities in our learners“
Our “Meet the board” series introduces the members of ELM Magazine’s editorial board. Our new member, Beth John of Adult Learning Wales, believes in the powerful, transformative role that tutors and lecturers play in supporting adult learners.
Elif Bahar, OECD: “Upskilling demands flexibility, funding and motivation”
Elif Bahar from the OECD stresses the need for workers to update their skills—but how, when time, cost and access are barriers? In her Speakers’ Corner column, Bahar shares possible solutions. The column series is produced in cooperation with the European Association for the Education of Adults.
Project Stories: Empowering career advisors to combat digital exclusion
Gudrun Totland Raddatz from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration discusses a competency package developed for the employees to help combat digital exclusion among residents.
Micro-credentials for megatrends: Nordic and German approaches
Amid European challenges, the Nordic countries and Germany are turning to adult education, short-term courses and micro-credentials for solutions. A closer look at the countries reveals differences and areas for improvement.
Developing literacy skills in a 3D museum
In a virtual museum – “A library of life, love and loss” – adult learners can post images and brief tales and develop their literacy skills. The gallery shares poignant stories and represents a valuable teaching method.
