Building the capacity of adult educators to create inclusive classrooms
How can we build the capacity of adult educators to create inclusive classes within the context of student diversity? This article outlines a process through which adult educators can develop a better understanding of themselves in terms of their values, moral perspective, biases and prejudices and identify how these traits influence their interactions with their students. The assumption is that reflexivity, the willingness to self-reflect, enables instructor self-knowledge, which leads to better self-management and context management, resulting in turn in being better able to create an inclusive learning environment. Click to continue
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Building diversity in staff: Migrants as professionals in Austrian adult education
This article explores the degree to which the increasing migration-related diversity of societies is also reflected in the composition of the staff employed in adult education. Selected results of a study that was carried out in Austria show barriers and favourable conditions for migrants when it comes to access to this professional field. The potential of origins and migration as cultural capital when seeking qualified employment in adult education is also discussed. The results of the study point to exclusion mechanisms being applied by institutions, and reveal the potential for a policy of intercultural opening, as well as of anti-discrimination activities. Click to continue
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Inclusion and diversity: Setting the agenda
Inclusion and diversity frequently form the starting point for much of the international work in adult education. They have found their way into many central documents and global reform processes. This article charts a map of the most important events, thought processes and ideas guiding adult education towards a more inclusive and diverse world. It is important for us to follow up on the global commitments and to find out what they mean for people on the local level. Click to continue
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DVV International
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
