Vocational And Adult Education In Europe
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Wieringen (U. of Amsterdam) and Attwell (U. of Bremen) are joined by other European scholars from a variety of disciplines to discuss topics such as the ways markets and institutions are involved in adult and vocational education, different programs and their successes or failures, the organization and development of adult education, and the economics of education and training. Articles include discussions of topics such as: the reasons and policies necessary to stimulate lifelong learning; learning to work in teams as a tool for innovation; and bridging the gap between education and work. Each section is introduced by the editors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
AcknowledgementsVocational and Adult Education in Europe1Introduction to Section 121Skills-based full employment: the latest philosopher's stone29Enhancing the Operation of Markets for Vocational Education and Training49Market and Institutional Patterns in the Development and Activities of the French Vocational Training System87Reasons and policies to stimulate lifelong learning107The Future of Vocational Education and Training131Introduction to Section 2155Cross Cutting Themes in the Education of VET Professionals in Europe161Learning in Work Teams as a Tool for Innovation175How the Learning Organisation Evolves193VET systems and criteria for effectiveness215Searching For Educational Quality239Introduction to Section 3263Sectoral Strategies of Labour Market Reform269Evaluation and Decision Making in Swedish Adult Education289The Role of Distance Learning in Achieving Lifelong Learning for Community Pharmacists303Bridging the gap between education and work317Forming an Educational Policy that meets Practical Needs343Introduction to Section 4353Enterprise Related Training: A Survey357Participation of SMEs' employees in Continuing Training in the Alentejo Region375Returns of Labour Market Training under Conditions of Recession393Outcomes of Vocational Education/Training versus General Education409Functional Literacy Skills of School Leavers in Flanders423Index431
