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Valuing and recognising non-formal adult learning: Dutch EPALE magazine

EPALE Netherlands is excited to present a new edition of our EPALE magazine: "Valuing and recognising non-formal adult learning." This edition delves into the diverse world of adult education, highlighting the importance and impact of non-formal learning on personal and professional development.

Publishing Details

This issue features insightful contributions from renowned experts and educators, ensuring a rich and engaging read for all our readers.

Table of Contents

  • Foreword: A mosaic of learning and evelopment by Marlies Elderenbosch

Marlies Elderenbosch, project manager at EPALE Netherlands, beautifully describes non-formal adult learning as a mosaic where each piece, regardless of its size or shape, contributes uniquely to the whole. 

  • CINOP: Learning through European connections

Discover the impactful work of CINOP, learn about their initiatives to promote lifelong learning and equal opportunities through European programmes such as NLQF, EQAVET, Euroguidance, Europass, and Refernet.

  • Keynote: From diploma-focused to skills-focused labour market by Jos Sanders

Jos Sanders, Professor of Human Capital Innovations at HAN University, challenges the traditional focus on diplomas. His keynote emphasizes the importance of skills for sustainable employability and how organisations can foster a learning culture to support continuous personal and professional development.

  • LocHal: Learning in the city’s living room

Explore the transformative LocHal library in Tilburg, a vibrant cultural hub promoting non-formal learning and community engagement. Learn how its various labs, such as DigiLab and FutureLab, offer innovative learning environments for all ages.

  • Kloosterhotel de Soete Moeder: A Heaven for Growing Self-Confidence

Read about the inspiring journey of Kloosterhotel de Soete Moeder, a place to learn and work that offers a safe learning environment for adults that are in need of extra support in their job. Learn more about this hotel and the stories of participants who have regained their self-confidence and found new paths in life.

  • Weener XL: People centred innovation

Visit Weener XL, a work and development enterprise of the municipality of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, to learn about: their innovative approach to learning and development. Learn about initiatives such as Lab XL, that empower employees to to develop new skills and enhance their employability.

  • Study visit reflections: Insights and takeaways

A reflection on the experiences and insights participants gained during the study visit. Participants share their thoughts on the concept of the third space, the journey from misfit to re-fit, the power of European cooperation, and the importance of designing activities that meet the  needs of real people.

To learn more about the initiatives and stories about non-formal learning, , read this magazine online. Hopefully you will get as motivated and inspired as the participants did with regards to the value of non-formal learning. Read the EPALE magazine here.

 

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Wed, 07/17/2024 - 23:46

@ Thank you for putting focus on non-formal school experiences, a necessity of today to reach a lot of persons who would othewise remain without sure occasions of empowerment. A fantastic experience of non-formal teaching and learning is going on in Barga (a north Tuscany little town in Italy). www.adultiancoraascuola.eu This project is carried on by UniTre Barga, association no-profit as a free university for the three ages of adults world.

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