The role of adult learning in helping career development
As part of our November focus, EPALE is organising a written discussion on the role of adult education in helping employees adapt to the fast-changing world of work.
The discussion will take place on this page on 22 November at 10:00 CET and will be moderated by EPALE Thematic Coordinator David Mallows. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your views and experiences with the EPALE community on any of the following topics:
10:00-12:30 CET
Discussion left open during lunch interval 13:30-16:00 CET
We would love to hear about initiatives and projects that you have been involved in that support adults in learning for and at work. You can also check out Simon Broek's blog post on the topic. |
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The role of unions in supporting learners and career development
Positive CV
We need a system, that validates acqired aducation
The value of Education
Hi, I am Christina. I´m a
Career, it´s more than me....
Thank you for your comments
I think that there should be
Ana from Portugal described
Value of education
Goverments and Companies
a common reaction of
Simon Broek wrote about
Ongoing training is crucial…
Ongoing training is crucial to keep adults adjourned and motivate them to embark on new initiatives.
culture of learning in workplaces
Listening to learners (or
Understanding the contribution
i agree with you, it´s on
Culture of learning
National Qualification Frameworks
I agree Sarah. I posted this
my concern is on sme´s
Both useful suggestions
MILLA
Formale Voraussetzungen für Trainer und Trainerinnen
Für mich ist das informelle Lernen in einem Unternehmen von großer Bedeutung. Die sogenannte "Kaffeeküche" ist ein guter Treffpunkt um sich in einer "lockeren" Umgebung zu unterhalten, auszutauschen und voneinander zu lernen. Es ist auch immer wieder zu hören, dass einige Unternehmen die Karriereleiter ihrer Mitarbeiter, Mitarbeiterinnen forcieren, indem sie Personen, die in ihrem Betrieb als Lehrlinge angefangen haben, auch eine hohe leitende Funktion ermöglichen. Die formale Ausbildung rückt somit in den Hintergrund. Interessant war für mich die Information von Verantwortlichen in Erwachsenenbildungseinrichtigungen, dass Trainer, Trainerinnen, die sich für ein von der Regierung beauftragtes Projekt engagieren wollen, grundsätzlich formale Grundbedingungen erfüllen müssen. Meiner Meinung nach ist aber (insbesondere in der beruflichen Weiterbildung) das Lernen von Personen mit Praxis und Erfahrungen wichtig.
GOOGLE TRANSLATED: For me,
How can adult education engage with employers!?
Q4: Workplace learning cultures
Q4: Workplace learning cultures /
gain own experiences
This is really interesting…
This is really interesting it is important to evolve and keep an open mind to new experiences.
Love the thought
Q3/4
Q4: Workplace learning cultures
Workplace learning cultures
Q3: validation of informal learning
a challenging but necessary task
...indeed quite difficult
21st Century skills - imperative in today's world
Yes - communication,
Identification, validation and promotion of skills
In addition, they need to be able to take an approach focused on learning outcomes based of competencies, attitudes and concrete knowledge.
In Portugal, Qualifica Centers already allow an adult to identify, validate and certify what the adult has acquired through their professional experience. So, Qualifca Centers have a reference framework of key competencies that enables the assessment of the adult and identify what may be missing to obtain a certain level of qualification. What is missing must be acquired through training.
At the moment, Portugal is working on updating the reference framework of basic level competences, considering no only the new literacies but also the importance of soft skills, digital skills, entrepreneurship, leadership, etc.
Regarding the question what…
Regarding the question what goverments can do, I think it's important that they do something before people even lose their jobs. They (or the companies) should encourage peoples strengths and make further education, training and learning in general more attractive. So that people can benefit form their acquired qualifations in their jobs. And if they lose their jobs, better trained employees might find faster a new one.