How can we ensure that adult education is human-centred? How can we correctly consider the learner's motivations and aspirations? And, first of all, what does a "human-centred" approach to skills and learning mean? What does it entail exactly?

Starting from the necessity to build personalised paths, in order to open up inclusive learning opportunities for all, this workshop will explore in-depth the theories behind these approaches, as well as the tools and practices going in this direction.

Adult Education scholar Marcella Milana will lead the participants in a critical discussion to challenge and test our ideas on education and learning, and explore new possibilities.

Marcella Milana is an Associate Professor at the University of Verona and an Honorary Professor of Adult Education at the University of Nottingham. She researches the politics, policy and governance of adult education and learning from comparative and global perspectives, including in multi-scalar systems like the European Union. Moreover, she is vice-chair of the European Society for the Education of Adults (ESREA) and editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Lifelong Education.

Pauline Boivin has worked on education and training policies and projects for the past 5 years. She has a multidisciplinary and international background coming from both studies and work experience. She is currently involved in 4 EU-funded projects on the topics of validation of transversal competences, impact measurement, and LLL policies. Pauline holds a master’s degree in European Affairs from the Institute of Political Science in Lille, France.