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Universities and Engagement is a timely and insightful book that
examines what universities can contribute to their communities and
economies through lifelong learning, a topic which is of increasing
importance to Higher Education Institutions across the world. The
book will offer an answer to the question 'What can be understood
by University Lifelong Learning today?' by collating the work of
specialists from across Europe and beyond who have first-hand
experience in the field of university engagement through continuing
education. With a diverse range of expertise from the UK, Ireland,
Germany, Finland, Malta, Belgium, New Zealand, Austria and the USA,
readers are guaranteed a varied and informative collection of
perspectives on this important topic. Taken as a whole, the book
provides a theoretical background for readers, drawing on recent
research and practice examples from a variety of countries and
institutional settings, as well as demonstrating a variety of
conceptual approaches, confirming the diverse range of possible
solutions. Key topics covered include: research into policy and
practice; engaging with business and industry; engaging with
communities; engaging with an ageing society; active citizenship
and regional competitiveness. Developed in collaboration with the
European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN),
Universities and Engagement is an invaluable contribution to
research in the subject of lifelong learning. It will be of value
to academics, practitioners and professionals with an interest in
higher education and community management, and will be particularly
suited to those interested in lifelong learning, adult education
and community development.
Universities and Engagement is a timely and insightful book that
examines what universities can contribute to their communities and
economies through lifelong learning, a topic which is of increasing
importance to Higher Education Institutions across the world. The
book will offer an answer to the question 'What can be understood
by University Lifelong Learning today?' by collating the work of
specialists from across Europe and beyond who have first-hand
experience in the field of university engagement through continuing
education. With a diverse range of expertise from the UK, Ireland,
Germany, Finland, Malta, Belgium, New Zealand, Austria and the USA,
readers are guaranteed a varied and informative collection of
perspectives on this important topic. Taken as a whole, the book
provides a theoretical background for readers, drawing on recent
research and practice examples from a variety of countries and
institutional settings, as well as demonstrating a variety of
conceptual approaches, confirming the diverse range of possible
solutions. Key topics covered include: research into policy and
practice; engaging with business and industry; engaging with
communities; engaging with an ageing society; active citizenship
and regional competitiveness. Developed in collaboration with the
European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN),
Universities and Engagement is an invaluable contribution to
research in the subject of lifelong learning. It will be of value
to academics, practitioners and professionals with an interest in
higher education and community management, and will be particularly
suited to those interested in lifelong learning, adult education
and community development.
'Generation' wird aktuell zu einem grosseren Forschungsthema
innerhalb der wissenschaftlichen Padagogik. Im Quer- und
Langsschnitt weist der Begriff zahlreiche Verbindungen zu zentralen
Fragestellungen der Bildungsforschung auf. Zur Bestimmung von
Generation in padagogischen
Kontexten, von Generationenbeziehungen und intergenerativer
Bildung, von Generation
und sozialem Wandel sowie Generationen in der Weiterbildung
schreiben in diesem Band namhafte Erziehungswissenschaftlerinnen
und Erziehungswissenschaftler und eroffnen damit einen neuen
Diskurs."
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