Time for continuing education and continuing education that is in tune with the times

Impetuses for academic research and practice

Coverbild: BWP 1/2018
Author
Issue/Year (Volume) 1/2018 (47)
Page(s) 6-10
Language(s)
    englisch

Considerable significance is being accorded to continuing education in the light of ongoing societal and technological change. The increase in participation rates that has occurred over recent years has been very much welcomed. However, is it the case that more time is also being devoted to continuing eduction? This article uses a number of indicators to trace how learning times and formats have altered. The prospects offered by these developments and their possible consequences are explored against the background of the need for high-quality continuing education programmes.