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.

Das Handbuch Bildungsforschung reprasentiert Stand und Entwicklung der Bildungsforschung - ein national wie international stark gewachsener Forschungsbereich. Unter Berucksichtigung des interdisziplinaren Charakters der Bildungsforschung wird ein systematischer UEberblick uber die wesentlichen Perspektiven, theoretischen Zugange und Forschungsergebnisse gegeben, der auch aktuelle Entwicklungen und Themen berucksichtigt. Das Handbuch integriert aktuelle und grundlegende Erkenntnisse der beteiligten Disziplinen Psychologie, Soziologie, Fachdidaktik, Politikwissenschaft, OEkonomie, Philosophie und Geschichte, wobei die Erziehungswissenschaft/Padagogik als zentrale Bezugsdisziplin verstanden wird. In die uberarbeitete Auflage wurden die Aspekte der Grundbildung, des informellen Lernens, der Professions- und UEbergangsforschung sowie die Perspektive einer organisationspadagogischen Lehr-Lernforschung einbezogen.

'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."