Educational research is often focused on biographies. Literacy and basic education frequently use knowledge about biographies as a means for educational support within the scope of catch-up education (“second chance”). The article discusses how biographically generated knowledge can be transferred into pedagogical practice. The authors give up on the idea of a direct “utilization” of biographical insights into practical work – the yield is rather to indirectly stimulate and irritate professiona…
The country portrait in the English language gives a brief but comprehensive insight into Denmark’s further education system. It outlines the legal foundations, describes the adult education institutions and provides information on participants and personnel (incl. statistical material). The portrait is completed with explanations relating to financing, international contacts and university establishments. It also reports extensively on the most recent changes in Danish adult education after th…
