The ALADIN Online Alert is a joint ALADIN initiative, produced bimonthly by the UIL Library and CDÉACF, with input from additional ALADIN members from all over the world. Its goal is to share recent online and full-text information and documents in the area of adult and lifelong learning. To propose items for upcoming alerts, please contact the ALADIN coordinator Lisa Krolak. To view older ALADIN Online Alerts, please visit the ALADIN news site.

Dear ALADIN community, In this ALADIN Online Alert, I would like to highlight the following documents: two UNESCO COVID-19 Education issue notes, one on adult learning and education and one on non-formal and informal learning in cities; an OECD brief on the potential of online learning for adults during COVID-19; findings from the UIL GRALE report on trends in adult learning and education in the Arab States; a ProLiteracy research brief on contextualizing adult education over six decades; a Prospects special journal issue on COVID-19 and the future of education and learning; the European Framework for Personal, Social and Learning to Learn Key Competence; and a UIL report on embracing a culture of lifelong learning. I wish you enjoyable reading, Lisa Krolak, ALADIN coordinator CONTENTS Adult Learning Adult Literacy Lifelong Learning Technical and Vocational Education and Training Adult Learning International Adult learning and education and COVID-19 Source: UNESCO COVID-19 Education Response, Issue note no 2.6, 10/2020 Adult Journalling: A Method of Learning and of Assessment / Osteneck, Ursula Source: Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice; vol 20, no 4, 8/2020 The Determinants of Adult Education: Evidence from an International Study Zhen, Tan Bao; Choo, Aggie Source: Institute for Adult Learning, 7/2020 Large-Scale Cognitive Assessment: Analyzing PIAAC Data / Maehler, Débora B.; Rammstedt, Beatrice (eds.) Source: Springer, Methodology of Educational Measurement and Assessment Book Series, 7/2020 PIAAC Thematic Review on Adult Learning Desjardins, Richard Source: OECD Education Working Papers, 7/2020 Lang: ENG, FRE Understanding and promoting positive behaviour in the FE sector Source: Education & Training Foundation, 10/2020 Africa Arab States Exploring the dominant learning styles of adult learners in higher education Amponsah, Samuel Source: International Review of Education (IRE), 7/2020 Trends in adult learning and education in the Arab States: findings from the 4th Global report on adult learning and education Source: UIL, 9/2020 Asia and the Pacific Examining the Design of Microlearning for Korean Adult Learners / So, Hyo-Jeong; Lee, Hyeran; Roh, Seak-Zoon Source: Computer-Based Learning in Context; vol. 2, 8/2020 Europe and North America Adult education and gender / Agatha Devlin Source: European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA), Background paper, 7/2020 Adult education and Numeracy & Finance Source: ELM Magazine, No 3, 10/2020 “Branding Bildung” : Commodifying the Uniqueness of Popular Education / Fejes, Andreas; Aman, Robert; Nyström, Sofia Source: Adult Education Quarterly, 10/2020 Compendium of Innovative Practices: Secondary Credentialing Programs for Adults Alamprese, Judith; Cheng, I-Fang Source: LINCS, 9/2020 COVID-19 Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Report / Dowdall, Leah; Lovejoy, Laura; Farren, Kalianne Source: AONTAS, 7/2020 How to Unlock the Power of Prison Education Steurer, Stephen J. Source: ETS Center for Research on Human Capital and Education, 8/2020 “Inclusive Senior Education through Virtual U3A - ISEV” Project: A transformative intergenerational learning model: Evaluation report / Curatola, Eleonora et al. Source: Inclusive Senior Education through Virtual U3A (ISEV), 8/2020 L’implantation de communautés d’apprentissage professionnelles à la formation générale des adultes, une réponse à l’importance d’une formation continue répondant aux besoins et aux intérêts des enseignants Labrecque, Nicole Source: Université de Sherbrooke, 10/2020 Lang: FRE The potential of Online Learning for adults: Early lessons from the COVID-19 crisis Source: OECD, 7/2020 Outstanding Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Learner progress report Source: Education & Training Foundation, 5/2020 Tinkering: Addressing the Adults: A Theoretical and Methodological Framework Harris, Emily et al. Source: Tinkering EU: Addressing the Adults, 8/2020 Latin America and the Caribbean Educação popular e Extensão Universitária em Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional e Direito Humano à Alimentação Adequada e Saudável: um caminho metodológico possível Machado, Beatriz Oliveira Blackman; Oliveira, Anelise Rizzolo de Source: DEMETRA ; vol. 15, 8/2020 Lang: ENG, POR Paulo Freire and the daily concrete of Popular Education in Brazil’s Northeast Santana, Leyla Menezes de; Lucini, Marizete; Almeida, Lívia Jéssica Messias de Source: Research, Society and Development; vol. 9, no 10, 10/2020 Lang: ENG, POR Adult Literacy International Abilities in the blind spot of testing regimes: Eliciting the benefits and the limitations of participatory research approaches for numeracy in adult basic education Curdt, Wiebke; Schreiber-Barsch, Silke Source: International Review of Education (IRE); vol. 66, 8/2020 Assessing adults’ skills on a global scale: A joint analysis of results from PIAAC and STEP / Keslair, François; Paccagnella, Marco Source: OECD Education Working Papers, 10/2020 Lang: ENG, FRE   Référentiel de compétences harmonisé: Deuxième phase de la recherche-action sur la mesure des apprentissages des bénéficiaires des programmes d'alphabétisation Bolly, Madina; Megherbi, Hakima Source: UIL 9/2020 Lang: FRE Self-Study Guide for Evidence-Based Practices in Adult Literacy Education Smith, Kevin G.; Lee, Laurie; Osborne-Lampkin, La’Tara; Rall, June Source: Institute of Education Sciences, 5/2020 Africa Asia and the Pacific Exploring adult basic education and training as a transformative learning space for alienated out-of-school youth in South Africa Daniels, Doria Source: International Review of Education (IRE), 7/2020 Adult literacy classes in Timor-Leste and diverse language values and practices across the regions: implications for language policy-making / Boon, Danielle et al. Source: Language Policy, 9/2020 Europe and North America Adult Literacy Education Source: ProLiteracy, vol. 2, no 2, 10/2020 Contextualizing Adult Education: Learning from Six Decades of Experience and Research Paul Jurmo; Judy Mortrude; Alisa Belzer Source: A ProLiteracy Research Brief, 9/2020 COVID-19 Rapid Response Report from the Field / Alisa Belzer et al. Source: ProLiteracy, 7/2020 Getting Started: A Guide to Adult Literacy in BC Source: Decoda Literacy Solutions, 9/2020   L'alpha à l'ère numérique : enjeux défis et opportunités Source: Journal de l'alpha; no 218, 8/2020 Lang: FRE Reading for entertainment or information reception? Gender differences in reading preferences and their impact on text-type-specific reading competences in adult readers / Thums, Kathrin; Artelt, Cordula; Wolter, Ilka Source: European Journal of Psychology of Education, 6/2020 Lifelong Learning International A global reset: COVID-19 and the future of education and learning Source: Prospects, vol. 49, no 1-2, 9/2020 The Covid-19 pandemic as disjuncture: Lifelong learning in a context of fear Bjursell, Cecilia Source: International Review of Education (IRE), 8/2020 Effective governance and coordination in skills systems: Towards a lifelong learning ecosystem Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), Policy Brief, 9/2020 Embracing a culture of lifelong learning: contribution to the Futures of Education initiative Source: UIL, 8/2020 How cities are utilizing the power of non-formal and informal learning to respond to the COVID-19 crisis Source: UNESCO COVID-19 Education Response, Issue note no 6.2, 8/2020 Lifelong learning governance and International Organisations Rusitoru, Mihaela Viorica; Kallioniemi, Arto; Taysum, Alison Source: Swiss Journal of Educational Research; vol. 42, no 2, 10/2020 Transformative dimensions of lifelong learning: Mezirow, Rorty and COVID-19 Eschenbacher, Saskia; Fleming, Ted Source: International Review of Education (IRE); 9/2020 Europe and North America The future of tertiary education in Europe: in-depth analysis Chircop, Denise et al. Source: European Parliamentary Research Service, 9/2020 LifeComp: The European Framework for Personal, Social and Learning to Learn Key Competence Sala, Arianna et al. Source: European Commission, 7/2020 Technical and Vocational Education and Training International Better Basic Skills: Better Business Source: Learning and Work Institute, 8/2020 Centres of Vocational Excellence: An engine for vocational education and training development: An international study Source: European Training Foundation (ETF), 9/2020 Digital Skills Insights 2020 Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 10/2020 The Digitization of TVET and Skills Systems Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), UNESCO, 7/2020 The Future of Jobs Report 2020 Source: World Economic Forum, 10/2020 The gender divide in skills development: Progress, challenges and policy options for empowering women Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), Policy Brief, 8/2020 Lang: ENG, FRE, SPA Guide on making TVET and skills development inclusive for all Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), 10/2020 Guidelines on Rapid Assessment of reskilling and upskilling needs in response to the COVID-19 crisis Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), 8/2020 Improving evidence on VET: Comparative data and indicators Source: OECD, 9/2020 Lang: ENG, FRE Key competences in initial vocational education and training: digital, multilingual and literacy Source: Cedefop research paper, 9/2020 On vocational education and training post-2020 Source: Skillset and Match; issue 20, 9/2020 Promoting quality in TVET using technology: A practical guide Source: UNESCO-UNEVOC, 8/2020 Rationalising VET qualifications: selected international approaches Bridget Wibrow; Joanne Waugh Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 9/2020 The role of social partners in skills development, recognition and matching for migrant workers: A Contribution to the Global Skills Partnership Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), Workshop Paper, 8/2020 Skills development for renewable energy and energy efficient jobs: discussion paper on solar energy demands Source: UNESCO-UNEVOC, 8/2020 Social Dialogue, Skills and COVID-19: The Global Deal for Decent Work and Inclusive Growth Flagship Report Lange, Ralf; Hofmann, Christine; Di Cara, Manuela Source: Global Deal, OECD, ILO, 10/2020 Future of TVET teaching Source: UNESCO-UNEVOC, Trends mapping study, 8/2020 Africa The potential of skills development and recognition for regulated labour mobility in the IGAD Region: A scoping study covering Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), 7/2020 A Review of Skills Levy Systems in Countries of the Southern African Development Community Source: International Labour Organization (ILO), 8/2020 Arab States Enhancing institutionalized partnerships between TVET institutions and the world of work in the Arab region  Chang, David; Shehadeh, Salim Source: UNESCO Beirut, 10/2020 Europe and North America Digital skills for an equitable recovery: policy recommendations to address the digital skill needs of workers most vulnerable to displacement / Bashay, Molly Source: National Skills Coalition, 7/2020 Funding Resilience: How public policies can support businesses in upskilling workers for a changing economy Bergson-Shilcock, Amanda Source: National Skills Coalition, 8/2020 Perceptions on adult learning and continuing vocational education and training in Europe Source: Cedefop, 10/2020 Regards comparatifs sur la formation en Europe : un plafond de verre du côté des entreprises françaises Marion-Vernoux, Isabelle; Checcaglini, Agnès Source: CEREQ, 6/2020 Lang: FRE Reprises d’études en début de vie active : acquérir un diplôme reste le graal Robert, Alexie Source: CEREQ, 10/2020 Lang: FREStudy for the evaluation of ESF support to education and training (Thematic Objective 10): final report Source: European Union, 10/2020 Study on mapping opportunities and challenges for micro and small enterprises in offering their employees up- or re-skilling opportunities Source: European Commission, 8/2020 Providing Quality Further Education and Training in a Crisis Situation Source: Donegal ETB’s Further Education & Training Service, 6/2020 Skills for an Inclusive Economic Recovery: A Call for Action, Equity, and Accountability Source: National Skills Coalition, 9/2020 The ALADIN Online Alert is a joint ALADIN initiative, produced bimonthly by the UIL Library and CDÉACF, with input from additional ALADIN members from all over the world. 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