Challenging the 'European Area of Lifelong Learning' A Critical Response /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Zarifis, George K. (Editor), Gravani, Maria N. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Lifelong Learning Book Series ; 19
• Subjects: Education.; Educational policy.; ducation and state.; Teaching.; Lifelong learning.; Adult education.; Lifelong Learning/Adult Education.; Educational Policy and Politics.; Teaching and Teacher Education.

This book critically reflects on the context in which lifelong learning policies and practices are organized in Europe with contributions of researchers and policy makers in the field. Through a critical lens the book reinterprets the core content of the messages that are conveyed by the European Co...

Table of Contents:

• Contributors
• 1. Introduction; Maria Gravani and George K. Zarifis
• PART 1: Lifelong Learning and New Basic Skills for ll
• PART 2: Lifelong Learning and More Investment in Human Resources
• PART 3: Lifelong Learning, Innovative Teaching and Learning, and Rethinking Guidance and Counselling
• PART 4: Lifelong Learning and Valuing Learning
• PART 5: Lifelong Learning and Bringing Learning Closer to Home
• Index.