civic engagement
EDITORIAL Paul Stanistreet: “We need resilient communities, not just resilient workers”
Current adult education policies focus on individual labour market resilience, often overlooking wider societal responsibilities. In this editorial, ELM Editorial Board member Paul Stanistreet calls for a shift towards collective resilience that supports democratic problem-solving.
Alex Stevenson on England’s PIAAC results: Low-skilled adults are falling behind
A closer look at the 2023 PIAAC results on adult skills in England shows that the progress since 2013 has largely been among so-called high achievers. Low-skilled adults are being left behind, warns Alex Stevenson of the Learning and Work Institute.
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.
Democracy at the crossroads: dialogue or defence?
With polarisation on the rise, is meaningful dialogue across divides still possible? Political scientist Richard Gebhardt and psychologist Marina Weisband explore the issue from a German perspective.
Building democracy: How to prepare citizens for effective participation
“We see a danger of democracy collapsing, and the need for a new framework for adult civic learning to respond to it,” say Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert and Chad Hoggan, authors of the new book Learning for Democracy: A Framework for Adult Civic Learning.
