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We are happy to share a hand-picked selection of March highlights from ELM Magazine. Take a closer look at Alex Stevenson’s insights into the PIAAC results in England, an innovative Swedish approach to skills validation and Claudia Gillberg’s reflection on the importance of climate education.Alongside current issues in adult education, it is important to keep the discussion going on the PIAAC results published in late 2024 and what actions are needed in different countries. At the same time, even in turbulent times globally, we must not forget ecological issues and planetary well-being.We hope you find these articles engaging and inspiring.Katriina Palo-Närhinen
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 “Candidates may have their competencies formally recognised or receive feedback and a plan for further development,” says Chris Robertson. Photo: Marina Gevoyan.Flexible skills validation for people outside the labour marketSweden’s Folkuniversitetet has developed a method offering flexible skills validation for people detached from the mainstream labour market and education system.“The mechanism for validating general skills is flexible and quality-assured thanks to its structured approach, based on clear assessment criteria and checklists,” says Chris Robertson from Folkuniversitetet. Read the article |
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 “Large numbers of low qualified adults lack the essential skills needed to participate fully in society,” says Alex Stevenson, Deputy Director at the L&W.Alex Stevenson on England’s PIAAC results: Low-skilled adults are falling behindIn an interview for ELM Magazine, Alex Stevenson from the Learning and Work Institute analyses the situation in England: progress has been made, but low‑skilled adults continue to be left behind.“Public funding has largely gone to people who were already highly qualified, rather than to those who need it most,” says Stevenson. Read the article |
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 Photo: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.Claudia Gillberg: “Climate education must be prioritised in schools and communities”“Climate action competence is not only hope-inspiring but also develops professional agency in teachers,” writes Claudia Gillberg, Senior Research Associate at Jönköping University, in ELM’s “I argue” column series. Read the column |
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 Photo: Pauline Andan on Unsplash.Follow the journals in adult education – explore a curated listStay up to date with the latest research in adult education and lifelong learning. Explore leading academic journals that shape the field and dive into ideas that inspire change. Browse the journals |
