The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to global education systems, with adult education shifting to a virtual world and relying heavily on digital and ICT tools to maintain continuity of learning. However, the prolonged pandemic raises important questions about the future of adult education. The current essay examines the most significant changes in three key areas of adult education: health, citizenship, and digital technologies. It argues that adult education should not only equip people with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate a crisis, but also play a proactive role in shaping the future of education and the world. It should critically analyse and challenge mainstream ideas and offer constructive alternatives to proposed solutions.
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Chapter Title
The Role of Adult Learning and Education in (Post-)Covid Times
Authors
Katarina Popović, Ivan Nišavić
Language
English
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0151-3.05
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2023
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© 2023 Author(s)
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Book Title
Re-thinking Adult Education Research. Beyond the Pandemic
Editors
Vanna Boffo, Regina Egetenmeyer
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
284
Publication Year
2023
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© 2023 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0151-3
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0150-6
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0151-3
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-0152-0
Series Title
Studies on Adult Learning and Education
Series ISSN
2704-596X
Series E-ISSN
2704-5781