Challenging the 'European Area of Lifelong Learning': A Critical Response

Author:   George K. Zarifis ,  Maria N. Gravani
Publisher:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Volume:   19
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9789402406498


Pages:   319
Publication Date:   18 September 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Challenging the 'European Area of Lifelong Learning': A Critical Response


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This book critically reflects on the context in which lifelong learning policies and practices are organized in Europe with contributions of researchers and policy makers in the field. Through a critical lens the book reinterprets the core content of the messages that are conveyed by the European Commission in the “Memorandum for Lifelong Learning”, the most important policy document in the area, which after a decade from its publication still remains the vehicle for all current developments in lifelong learning in Europe. With references to research findings, proposed actions, and applications to immediate practice that have an added value for Europeans –but which either do not appear to correspond directly to what is stipulated by the European Commission, or are completely ignored as part of the lifelong learning process– the book offers an analytic and systematic outlook of the main challenges in creating the ‘European Area of Lifelong Learning’. In times as decisive as the ones we are going through today (both in social and economic terms), a critical perspective of the practices and policies adopted by the EU Member States is essential. The book follows the same structure as the Memorandum in order to debate and critically approach in separate sections the core issues that Europe faces today in relation to the idea of making a ‘European area of Lifelong Learning’. ​

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Author:   George K. Zarifis ,  Maria N. Gravani
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Volume:   19
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   5.095kg
ISBN:  

9789402406498


ISBN 10:   9402406492
Pages:   319
Publication Date:   18 September 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contributors.- 1. Introduction; Maria Gravani and George K. Zarifis.- PART 1: Lifelong Learning and New Basic Skills for ll.- PART 2: Lifelong Learning and More Investment in Human Resources.- PART 3: Lifelong Learning, Innovative Teaching and Learning, and Rethinking Guidance and Counselling.- PART 4: Lifelong Learning and Valuing Learning.- PART 5: Lifelong Learning and Bringing Learning Closer to Home.- Index.

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