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Catherine Siew Kheng Chua; Johannah Li Mei Soo; Kashif Raza – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2024
'Continuous meritocracy' was introduced in Singapore to redefine the concepts of talent and ability in Singapore society. This expanded meaning of meritocracy serves as another way to further support the SkillsFuture Singapore movement (Skillsfuture Singapore, 2023b), which was launched in 2016. 'Continuous meritocracy' complements Work-Integrated…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Learning, Work Experience Programs, Cooperative Education
Paolo Federighi; Francesca Torlone; Francesco De Maria – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2025
Participation rate in adult and continuing education (ACE) is one of the multiple indicators of distributive justice. Nonetheless, the literature of recent decades has turned it into a cardinal principle and value. Expansive paradigm that envisages the progressive and generalised development of participation rate in ACE is examined in this…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Andragogy, Adult Education, Adult Learning
Dallmann, Abigail Armstrong – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
The University Without Walls experiment on the University of Massachusetts, Amherst campus, began in 1971. The central animating concepts of the original experiment include the value of knowledge that is learned both within and without 'the walls' of the university. These various knowledge sources are integrated into the student's individualized…
Descriptors: State Universities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Open Universities, Experimental Colleges
Tuckett, Alan – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
This paper explores the characteristics of learning festivals and Adult Learners' Weeks and their use as tools of advocacy in seeking policy change on behalf of under-represented groups, and it considers their impact on public policy affecting adult learners. In addition, it reflects on the role of the week in celebrating a culture of adult…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Educational Policy, Educational Change
Hansen, Anna; Zipsane, Henrik – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2014
Is it morally acceptable for the heritage sector to see the growing population of senior citizens as a developing market? Jamtli is an open air museum in the north of Sweden. The main target group is families with children, but an increasing number of activities for older adults are being offered. The growing population of older people is a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Cultural Background, Museums
Wilson, Bruce – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2014
Dramatic changes occurred in the international economy in the latter part of the twentieth century. CERI, the Centre for Education Research and Innovation at the OECD, was an important contributor to the understanding of the nature and implications of these developments, and in foreshadowing the central policy challenges which would arise. Jarl…
Descriptors: Debate, Technological Advancement, Socioeconomic Influences, Information Technology
Wittnebel, Leo – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2012
The commodification of education in all forms has created a lucrative trade, particularly within the realm of continuing professional education. Mandated across a wide spectrum of industries, and particularly salient in healthcare due to rapid advances in medicine and technology, professional education is said to be the vehicle that keeps…
Descriptors: Commercialization, Professional Continuing Education, Adult Learning, Medical Education
Mark, Rob – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2007
This paper examines the relationship between literacy, equality and creativity and the relevance for adult literacy practices. It looks in particular at how literacy tutors can use creative non-text methods to promote an understanding of equality in learners' lives. Through an examination of the findings from the Literacy and Equality in Irish…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Creativity, Relevance (Education), Educational Practices
Semmar, Yassir – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2006
Whether in traditional or virtual classrooms, non-traditional learners come equipped with an eclectic blend of characteristics and past experiences, which serve to either facilitate or hinder their academic pursuit. Adults who possess a strong sense of efficacy, employ a wide range of self-regulatory strategies and maintain high motivational…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Academic Achievement, Self Efficacy, Motivation
Jackson Birkbeck, Sue – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2005
It is estimated that in 30 years time nearly half the population of Britain will be over 50. In his introduction to "The Learning Age," David Blunkett proclaimed that "we must all develop and sustain a regard for learning at 'whatever age'" (Blunkett, 1998, my italics). Yet such activity does not extend to higher education,…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Continuing Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning