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Sklias, P., Roukanas, S., & Chatzimichailidou, G. (2017). Adult Education Policies In Eu: In-Depth Insight On Their Contribution To Social Cohesion. KnE Social Sciences, 1(2), 274-287. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v1i2.662

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Adult Education Policies In Eu: In-Depth Insight On Their Contribution To Social Cohesion

KnE Social Sciences / The Economies of Balkan and Eastern Europe Countries in the Changed World (EBEEC) / Pages 274-287

Abstract

The objective of the present study is to investigate the European Union (EU) policies regarding Adult Education from the early fifties. It seems like Adult Education, either as an ideology or as a practice, haven’t gained widespread attention by the Brussels Bureaucrats, as a result, the first interests in concepts of Adult Education had begun, only, in 2000. While Lifelong Learning involves both vocational and non-vocational education, policymakers seemed to be preoccupied by an extensive interest to meet the needs of European labour market, so they have paid much effort to promote Vocational Education and Training instead of Adult Education. The possible contribution of Adult Education policies to strengthen social cohesion is another issue we attempt to explain. Were EU policies for Adult Education a step in this direction so far or not? 


Keywords: Adult Education, social cohesion, Adult Education policies in EU

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