democratic participation
Learning & teaching
Tomas Rosengren: How folk high schools strengthen societal resilience
Non-formal adult education has played a crucial role in strengthening societal resilience in the Nordic countries – and is now more essential than ever, says Tomas Rosengren of the Swedish Teachers’ Union. In his view, teachers’ most important role is to help learners see the broader context of any subject.
Wif Stenger
From the Editorial team
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.
Paul Stanistreet
