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| Highlights in September Adult learning, stronger society // Media literacy in Palestine // The transformative power of learning Visit the online magazine |
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| “Investing in adult education is a way of keeping democracy alive for future generations,” says Dina Soeiro, Professor at the Education School of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Portugal. Dina Soeiro: Adult education – A democratic safeguard “Democracy requires active care and renewal. Adult education is a democratic safeguard, a way to keep societies open, participatory and resilient,” writes ELM Editorial Board member Dina Soeiro in her editorial. Soeiro emphasises how adult learning—through critical thinking and civic engagement—empowers citizens to take part in discussions and shape their communities Read the article |
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| Teacher Tamara Abu Laban (center) says the course broadens students’ perspectives. “The students have become stronger in leading different groups in their communities. They trust themselves more and dream bigger.” Photo: Ossayd Alamarneh. Teaching media literacy in Palestine In Palestine, teaching media literacy is more than education — it’s about strengthening democracy, civil society and the right to information. This is the mission behind the media literacy courses run by Bethlehem University in partnership with the Kvs Foundation in Finland. The courses help young adults develop essential skills while giving them the opportunity to implement media literacy projects in their communities. Read the article |
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| “As adult learning educators, we come to work every day and create ‘possibilities’ – for ourselves, each other and our learners,” says Beth John. Beth John: “Our responsibility is to awaken possibilities in our learners“ Our “Meet the board” series introduces the members of ELM Magazine’s editorial board. The newest member, Beth John, Regional Manager at Adult Learning Wales, values the powerful, transformative role that tutors play in supporting adult learners. “Once relationships of mutual respect and trust have been formed, the blossoming of individuals and their learning experiences is a joy and privilege to witness,” she says. Read the article |
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