At the end of November, the first Swiss-Hungarian forum on adult learning and education was organised by the online professional portal ProfAdul and SwissCcham Hungary (Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce).
continuous professional development (CPD)
The Swiss Model for Quality (EDUQUA) and a Train-the-Trainer System(TOT)
A brief (approximately 15 minutes) video in English with subtitles outlines the quality assurance (EDUQUA) and train the trainer system (TOT) in place for Swiss trainers.
MOOCs and micro-credentials for training adult learners
The MOOCs (open online courses) of the EBSN Professional Development Series are designed to prepare and innovatively develop the competences of professionals who teach adults or develop adult basic skills.
Repetition is mandatory, motivation is key and the brain is selective
A short summary of an interview with Lutz Jäncke, Professor Emeritus of Neuropsychology at the University of Zurich, on learning and how it works most effectively. Access to the full interview is also available.
Tomorrow’s work – the inclusive role of lifelong learning during the digital transition
How are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adapting to the digital age? The Work Life of Tomorrow report, published by the NVL Digital – Working Life network, takes an in-depth look at the digital transformation of the Nordic workplace, focusing on the manufacturing sector.
Technological progress: an opportunity rather than a challenge
An interview with Falk Scheidig, Professor of Lifelong Learning at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, on the impact of digitalisation and artificial intelligence on adult learning.
Professionalising adult basic skills teachers
An article written by the Secretary General of the EBSN (European Basic Skills Network) addresses the challenges and implications of training competent basic skills teachers in the post-Covid era.