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Learning across Generations in Europe

Contemporary Issues in Older Adult Education

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  1. Bernhard Schmidt-Hertha

    1. University of Tübingen, Germany

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  2. Sabina Jelenc Krašovec

    1. University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

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  3. Marvin Formosa

    1. University of Malta, Malta

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  • This book provides an overview of the emergent field of intergenerational learning by intersecting contemporary theoretical and empirical research, that also includes critical observations on available educational programmes and initiatives in Europe and other continents.

Part of the book series: Research on the Education and Learning of Adults (ESRE)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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    1. Introduction

      • Bernhard Schmidt-Hertha, Sabina Jelenc Krašovec, Marvin Formosa
      Pages 1-8

  3. Theory and Policy Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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    2. Lifelong Learning in Later Life

      • Marvin Formosa
      Pages 11-21

    3. Older Men’s Learning and Conviviality

      • Barry Golding
      Pages 23-34

    4. Education and Empowerment in Later Life

      • Esmeraldina Veloso, Paula Guimarães
      Pages 35-45

    5. E-Learning

      • Veronika Thalhammer
      Pages 47-58

  4. Participation and Programmes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 71-71
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    2. Conceptual Basis for Learning

      • Dominique Kern
      Pages 73-84

    3. Temporary Exit from Employment

      • Alfredo Alfageme
      Pages 85-94

    5. Learning for Disadvantaged Seniors

      • Georgios K. Zarifis
      Pages 121-130

    6. Voluntary Work as the Seniors’ Space for Learning

      • Małgorzata Malec-Rawiński
      Pages 131-141

  5. Intergenerational Learning

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143
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    3. What Grows in Gardens?

      • Barry J. Hake
      Pages 155-166

    4. Intergenerational Learning in Different Contexts

      • Sonja Kump, Sabina Jelenc Krašovec
      Pages 167-177

    6. Intergenerational Learning and Social Capital

      • Ann-Kristin Boström
      Pages 191-201
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About this book

"Learning across generations in Europe: Contemporary issues in older adult education constitutes an important book in the emergent field of study of older adult learning. The book gives a clear and wide overview on the different concepts, ideas, and meanings, related to older adults’ education, learning and intergenerational learning through strong theoretical standpoints, empirical research, and policy directions. The field of older adult education has expanded immensely in recent years since it raised questions that are connected to a rapidly ageing society in very turbulent times of economic and social changes in Europe. This book provides the basis for an in-depth analysis of the understandings and interpretations of education and learning in later-life, rethinking the development of different approaches for education of older adults, as well as diverse research and evaluation of different forms of older adults’ education and learning. It brings together both orthodox approaches to educational gerontology and older adult learning on important emerging issues faced by educators around the globe. The chapters address the contemporary differentiated discussion on diverse phenomena labelled ranging from intergenerational learning to older men learning, providing robust impulses for the development of further theoretical and empirical research on older adult and intergenerational learning. It is the editors’ intention that this collection of papers acts as a persuasive argument for formal and non-formal learning agencies to open more doors for older adults. Bernhard Schmidt-Hertha Ph.D. is Full Professor of educational science with focus on continuing education and further vocational training at Institute of Education, University of Tuebingen. His research and writings address the topics of adult education, intergenerational learning, informal adult learning, and higher education Sabina Jelenc Krašovec Ph.D. is Associate Professor of adult education withinthe Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana. Her research and writings focus on the education of vulnerable adults, and more recently, on older adult learning in the community and non-formal contexts. Marvin Formosa Ph.D. is co-ordinator of the Gerontology Unit, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta. Recent publications include Lifelong Learning in Later Life: A Handbook on Older Adult Learning (with Brian Findsen, 2011) and Population Ageing in Malta: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (with Charles Scerri, 2015). "
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Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Tübingen, Germany

    Bernhard Schmidt-Hertha

  • University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Sabina Jelenc Krašovec

  • University of Malta, Malta

    Marvin Formosa

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Learning across Generations in Europe

  • Book Subtitle: Contemporary Issues in Older Adult Education

  • Editors: Bernhard Schmidt-Hertha, Sabina Jelenc Krašovec, Marvin Formosa

  • Series Title: Research on the Education and Learning of Adults

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-902-9

  • Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam

  • eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: SensePublishers-Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-6209-902-9Published: 28 November 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 216

  • Topics: Education, general

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