Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-114). "Katja Nestler, the project manager who prepared Citizens' views on lifelong learning in the 10 new Member States."--Acknowledgements. "TI-AF-08-001-EN-C"--P. [4] of cover.
Contents:
Citizens' views on lifelong learning in the new member states : aim of the opinion poll and general findings -- Skills for a knowledge-based Europe -- Lifelong learning and diverse learning contexts -- Participation and motivation : patterns, obstacles and incentives -- Other spotlights -- Citizens' views on lifelong learning : outlook for the EU-25.
Summary:
The outcomes of a special Eurobarometer survey, carried out in spring 2005, provided for the first time an insight into attitudes and opinions of citizens in the new member states towards lifelong learning. This report provides a detailed analysis of this survey. Taking into account the results of an analogous survey in the EU-15 in 2003, the authors describe major differences or possibly coherences in the perceptions, needs, motivations and preferences of citizens in the new and old member states. The results of the 2005 Eurobarometer survey on lifelong learning show that new member states' citizens are highly conscious about the importance of learning a lifetime, for both economic and social reasons. Results provide evidence that EU policies on lifelong learning gained a foothold in the new member states. However, details of the analysis reveal the potential for further targeted policy intervention and measures.--Publisher's description.
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