23 August 2017
Volume 63, Issue 5, pp 679–702
AbstractThis article focuses on a teaching methodology project which investigated issues of teaching quality at a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) academy in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. The academy was established in 2012 to provide...
22 August 2017
Volume 63, Issue 5, pp 725–744
AbstractAt its inception in 1993, the European Union (EU) did not consider education one of the pillars of its regional cohesiveness and identity. As time went by, recognition of the potential role of education at individual and social levels increased....
17 August 2017
Anguilla is a British overseas territory that lies to the east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, directly to the north of Saint Martin. Its territory consists of the main island of Anguilla, approximately 26 km long by 35 km wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller...
Rationale of the strategy
In 2009, the Council drew up the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training. Since then, the economic and political context has changed, creating new uncertainties and constraints. The European Union had to take further action to stem the...
Rationale of the strategy
This Memorandum takes up the Lisbon and Feira European Councils’ mandate to implement lifelong learning. Its purpose is to launch a European-wide debate on a comprehensive strategy for implementing lifelong learning at individual and institutional levels, and in all...
17 August 2017
Volume 63, Issue 5, pp 631–656
AbstractMatching training to employment in educational reform in Benin: contribution to the development of a new educational model – For a long time, the world of education and training and that of employment have operated in parallel, the former training...
Rationale of the strategy
The aim of the Hungarian lifelong learning strategy is to outline the policy guidelines and the practical work to be performed to this end. Based on this strategy, education, training and certification systems will become capable of ensuring adequate foundations and...
Hungary: Strategy of the Government of the Republic of Hungary for Lifelong Learning, issued in 2005
Rationale of the strategy
In formulating the strategy for lifelong learning, the Hungarian Government seeks to determine the long-term course of human resources development in compliance with European Union planning. The strategy’s main objective is to determine the action and support guidelines...
Rationale of the action plan
In order to facilitate the comprehensive and systematic implementation of measures for the promotion of education, the government formulated a Basic Plan for the Promotion of Education covering basic principles, required measures and other necessary items. This plan...
Rationale of the law
The act supports the further development of the democratic and cultural state of Japan and will contribute to peace and human welfare. To realize these ideals, it is important to cultivate people who long for truth and justice, honour the public spirit, and are rich in...