Young Adults and Active Citizenship : Towards Social Inclusion Through Adult Education.
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing AG,
2021.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Lifelong Learning Book Series
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Table of Contents:
- Young Adults and Active Citizenship
- Preface
- Series Editors' Note
- Abbreviations
- Contents
- About the Contributors
- Chapter 1: Active Citizenship, Lifelong Learning and Inclusion: Introduction to Concepts and Contexts
- Introduction
- Research Scope and Methodology
- Key Concepts, Target Groups and Theoretical Considerations
- Discourses of Lifelong Learning and Adult Education
- Target Groups and Vulnerability
- Active Participatory Citizenship
- References
- Chapter 2: Active Citizenship Programmes for Unemployed Young Adults with Low Skills in Southern Europe: Participation, Outreach, and Barriers
- Introduction
- The Impact of Socio-Political State of Affairs in the Region
- Major Challenges in Programme Delivery and Relevance
- Barriers to Participation and the Need for Targeted Outreach
- Some Recommendations
- References
- Chapter 3: Active Participatory Citizenship for and with Young Adults in Situations of Risk - On the Cover and Under-Cover
- Introduction
- The Framing of APC in AE
- Methodology
- Adult Education Programmes: Providers' Perspectives
- Second Chance Schools, France
- Youth Integration Courses, Germany
- Production School Programme, Austria
- Youth Forum, Germany
- Learning APC: Young People's Perspective
- Understanding APC
- Learning Processes and Outcomes
- Adult Education's Contribution to Active Participatory Citizenship
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Social Inclusion, Participation and Citizenship in Contexts of Neoliberalism: Examples of Adult Education Policy and Practice with Young People in the UK, The Netherlands and Ireland
- Introduction
- The Framing of Adult Education and Active Citizenship Participation as Responses to Social Exclusion: Key Discourses.
- Policy Contexts for Adult Education and Active Participatory Citizenship in the UK, The Netherlands and Ireland
- United Kingdom
- The Netherlands
- Ireland
- Framing Active Participation and Social Inclusion in Different Contexts: Examples from EduMAP Field Research in the UK, The Netherlands and Ireland
- EduMAP Research on Adult Education Practices in the UK, The Netherlands and Ireland
- 'Activating' Unemployed Young People Through Personalised Support: A Programme in England
- Enhancing Socio-Economic Integration and Contributing to the Community through Specific Industry Skills: A Case from The Netherlands
- Facilitating Participation as 'Activism' to Address Structural Barriers and Discrimination: An Informal Programme in Ireland
- Discussion and Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 5: How Are the Prospects for Refugees to Become Active Members of Society? - The Vision and Practices in Turkish Adult Education
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Background and Relevant Statistics of the Syrian Population in Turkey
- Historical Development and Current State of the Turkish Adult Education System
- AE in the Republican Revolution and in the Early Republican Period
- AE in Turkey Today: Framework, Basic Statistics and Challenges
- Framework and Basic Statistics
- Challenges
- How Does the AE Sector in Turkey Respond to the Inflow of Syrian Refugees?
- Statistics Concerning AE Programs Attended by Syrians
- AE for Refugee Integration: How AE Programs Are Designed to Address Refugees with Multiple Vulnerabilities for Social Integration
- How Are AE Programs Designed in Turkey to Address the Multiple Vulnerabilities of Syrian Refugees
- The Holistic View on Social Inclusion and Development of APC Skills
- Concluding Remarks and Future Prospects
- References.
- Chapter 6: Adult Education as a Means to Social Inclusion in Nordic Welfare States: Denmark, Finland and Sweden
- Introduction
- History of Social Inclusion Through Adult Education
- New Needs for Adult Education
- Emerging Practices
- Refugee Integration in Denmark
- Integration Education, SFI in Sweden
- Online Basic Education in Finland
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7: Promising or Compelling Future in Hungary?
- Introduction
- Confused Competitiveness
- Getting Away from the Goals Set for Education?
- More Centralization, More Control and Less Money
- Strategic Thinking?
- Two Good Initiatives
- Disabled People's Advocacy Organizations
- Motivation Student Mentoring for Roma Students
- Conclusion: The Postponed Change of Paradigm
- References
- Chapter 8: Transforming Adult Education from Neo-liberal to Holistically Inclusive Adult Education in Baltic States
- Introduction
- Historical Trends in Adult Education in Baltic Countries
- Estonian Republic
- Latvian Republic
- Lithuanian Republic
- Lifelong Learning Concept and Strategies in Adult Education Policies
- Active Citizenship Concept in Adult Education
- Estonian Republic
- Latvian Republic
- Lithuanian Republic
- Informal Education Cases for Young Adults from Vulnerable Backgrounds
- Estonian Case - Vocational Work-Embedded Education
- Description of the Programme
- Target Group
- The Active Participatory Citizenship Concept in Programme Application
- Programme Outcomes for Young Adults from Vulnerable Groups
- Challenges of the Programme
- Critical Elements for Young Adults to Become Active Citizens
- Latvian Case - Validation of Informal Learning
- Description of the Programme
- Target Group
- The Active Participatory Citizenship Concept in Programme Application
- The Outcomes of the Programme for Vulnerable Young Adults.
- Programme Challenges
- Programme Outcomes and Challenges for Young Adults
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9: Conclusion: Divergences or Convergences? Facilitating Active Citizenship Through Adult Education Across Europe and Beyond
- Introduction
- Regional Divergences
- Southern Europe - Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Italy, Spain and Portugal
- France, Austria and Germany
- UK, The Netherlands and Ireland
- Turkey
- Northern Europe - Denmark, Finland and Sweden
- Hungary
- Baltic Countries - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
- Summary
- References.