Chapter Professionalisation of Adult Education in Slovenia from a Multi-level Perspective

The adult education (AE) research community emphasise the importance of well-qualified personnel working in the field of AE. However, the field is facing with challenges achieving this aim. This chapter research professionalisation of AE from a multi-level perspective in one European Union member st...

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Main Author: Kovšca, Mateja (auth)
Other Authors: Mikulec, Borut (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Florence Firenze University Press 2023
Series:Studies on Adult Learning and Education
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Summary:The adult education (AE) research community emphasise the importance of well-qualified personnel working in the field of AE. However, the field is facing with challenges achieving this aim. This chapter research professionalisation of AE from a multi-level perspective in one European Union member state - Slovenia. Based on empirical data from Slovenia, the chapter argues that coordination at three levels is important: at the national level, professionalisation is strengthened by state policies and regulations; at the organisational level, the professional development of adult educators is supported by organisations; and at the individual level, the focus is on professional knowledge and strengthening the professional identity of adult educators.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (19 p.)
ISBN:979-12-215-0151-3.15
9791221501513
Access:Open Access