The increasing demand for integration courses in Germany (especially due to the crisis-induced migration of refugees) has raised the question in research and practice of how this change affects the supply and participation of continuing education providers. To address this issue, the present study explores the impact of increasing integration…

The article discusses processes of digital transformation in adult education centres (AEC) in Baden-Wuerttemberg. It focuses on (a) environmental changes as perceived by specific actors, (b) topics and content related to the public education mandate, and (c) development and expansion of the organisation's digital media repertoire. The data come…

This paper explores the pivotal role of arts-based adult community learning (ACL) in the UK, highlighting ACL's broader impacts on well-being, including social, emotional, and mental health, and belonging for diverse groups of adult learners. ACL has a social role at individual and group levels; future research might tackle the latter potential in…

The aim of the study to examine the characteristics of the programs conducted by the Continuing Education Centers (CECs), to reveal whether these programs serve for equality, and to identify the institutional barriers related to the CEC programs against adult education. CECs aim to fulfill the educational needs of adults and/or sectors in…

The problems faced by a postmodern European Union, due to internationalisation of the economy, loss of competitiveness, rise in unemployment and negative demographic outcomes, call for transformations able to promote excellence in knowledge, technology and economic effectiveness, which also promote social cohesion. Thus, investment in human…

The Swarthmore Educational Settlement was founded in Leeds in 1909. Since then thousands of adult learners have benefited from its combinations of liberal, vocational and creative arts programmes, homely atmosphere and commitment to fellowship in learning. It has remained an independent centre, running its own affairs through its own council and…

Every adult learning center is continually changing, reflecting demographic changes in their community and state and federal mandates. OutFront--Leavenworth's only adult learning center--is not just changing: it is closing. In this article, the author examines the impact of the closure of the adult learning center in Leavenworth, Kansas. The…

The first in a series, this article touches on the activities, resources, program offerings, and underlying philosophy of a new type of continuing education center set in a modern British town center. (LY)

This article continues an account of educational services and activities carried on through a new type of continuing education center set in a modern British Own center. (LY)

Description of a continuing education center for women. (HS)

The problems and future of university adult education and the importance of adult education to the educational and social progress of the United Kingdom provide the bases of this report. The Universities Council for Adult Education is currently made up of representatives from 39 colleges and universities in the United Kingdom. Following a…

An example of a dynamic and integrated institution for lifelong education. (Author)

This document is a compilation of off-campus study centers for government employees. Listings are shown on an agency by agency basis, and the location of each center and a description of the courses and degrees available to governmental personnel are given. An institution index and a subject index are included at the end of the document. (CK)