For a long time, research in the fields of Adult Education (AE) and Lifelong Learning (LLL) was mostly limited to the national level. Only in recent years have transnational research projects begun to overcome this fragmented vision and to work towards a shared European vision of adult education, supported by a variety of EU policies, programmes, and actions. This study guide has been desig…
Adult and Continuing Education in Cyprus, edited by Maria Gravani and Alexandra Ioannidou, provides a comprehensive overview of the adult and continuing education system in Cyprus. Drawing from empirical research, the volume examines key aspects such as institutional structures, financing mechanisms, program offerings, participation rates, staffing, quality assurance, and certification processe…
This chapter explores two central themes Miller develops in his philosophy of education: presences and morale. Miller argues that a teacher has to establish presence to be effective, and this chapter explores what presence in the classroom is. Then the chapter turns to morale. Miller argues that in our modern age we’ve lost morale, and he suggests that reclaiming presences in the classr…
MOC: Soft Open Method of Coordination, edited by Paolo Federighi and Francesca Torlone, presents a collaborative report by seven European regional governments, alongside EARLALL and various universities and research centers. Published in 2011 by Firenze University Press, this volume focuses on the implementation of European Lifelong Learning Strategies within the framework of the Europe 2020 St…
History of Mathematics Teaching and Learning: Achievements, Problems, Prospects, edited by Alexander Karp and Fulvia Furinghetti, provides a comprehensive overview of the field of mathematics education history. Published as part of the ICME-13 Topical Surveys series, this work examines the evolution of research methodologies and the interdisciplinary connections that have shaped the discipline.
This edited volume stems from the 9th International Adult Education Academy (2022), featuring contributions from over 80 researchers, students, and practitioners representing nearly 20 countries
Coordination of Action in Adult Education Organizations (2024) explores how various actors across multiple levels in adult education systems collaborate to plan, manage, and deliver learning opportunities. Drawing on organizational theory, the volume brings together four empirical studies that highlight diverse actor constellations, coordination mechanisms, and context‑specific influences—f…
Critical Human Rights, Citizenship, and Democracy Education brings together a diverse, international body of scholars to treat human rights, citizenship, and democracy education as interconnected and critically examined fields. Through a blend of theoretical explorations and illuminating case studies, the book revisits these concepts from a justice-oriented lens, challenging the dominance of co…
Simon Marginson traces the rise and decline of California’s landmark 1960 Master Plan for Higher Education—designed by University of California President Clark Kerr to ensure universal access, quality, and public accountability. The volume details how this model became a global benchmark, inspiring systems across the world, including China and East Asia. However, in California, the politica…
This edited volume investigates the transformative power of historical knowledge within teacher education, emphasizing the public history approach. It highlights how integrating historical perspectives helps pre-service teachers foster critical thinking, interdisciplinary awareness, and informed decision‑making. With historical understanding as both disciplinary knowledge and a transversal sk…