Work-related adult learning: work-related adult learning in a changing world

This booklet is one in a series of 29 booklets documenting workshops held at the Fifth International Conference on Adult Education and provides an overview of the major issues discussed at a workshop on work-related adult learning. With the introduction of new information and communication technologies, the world of work has changed considerably. This booklet emphasises that, in this time of change and transition, work-related adult learning needs to respect the unity of human beings as citizens, individuals and workers and that people's competencies cannot be reduced to their vocational skills. It discusses the changing structure of work, changes in the pattern of employment and the impacts of increasingly integrated global markets. Work-related adult learning is discussed within this context, highlighting the important role of workplace learning and the increasing focus on knowledge-based investment and the benefits it can deliver to both employers and employees. It also discusses the diversification and reforms of national training systems in order to meet the labour market needs for the future.

The full set of booklets is indexed at TD/INT 61.71. Show less