social responsibility
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.
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.
Nataša Potočnik: “Adult education is about empowerment and inclusion”
Our “Meet the board” series introduces the members of ELM Magazine’s editorial board. Our newest member, Nataša Potočnik of the Slovenian Institute for Adult Education, believes in lifelong learning’s role in reducing inequalities and fostering active citizenship.
What role can companies play in civic education?
As political trust wanes and populism rises, there are calls for Europe’s corporate sector to step up. The Civic Scouts at Work programme empowers employees to promote democracy through civic education in corporate training. Can corporate social responsibility help adult learners cope with policy changes in Europe?
