The relative value of investment in ‘second chance’ educational opportunities for adults in Sweden and Australia: a comparative analysis

Author/s: Tom Stehlik and Michael Christie

Edition: Volume 47, Number 3, November 2007

Summary: The article presents a comparative analysis of educational policy and provision in Sweden and Australia, with particular emphasis on the relative investment in continuing and further education in both countries. The authors investigate the extent to which further education opportunities provide a ‘second chance’ at learning for adults and contribute to social and economic capital.

Keywords: educational policy, provision, Sweden, Australia, investment, further education

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Popular education in times of societal transformation—A Swedish perspective

Author/s: Petros Gougoulakis and Michael Christie

Edition: Volume 52, Number 2, July 2012

Summary: The aim of this philosophical and historical position paper is to discuss the ways in which Popular Education—folkbildning— has contributed to the social transformation of Sweden through self-directed and collaborative educational practices. Continue reading “Popular education in times of societal transformation—A Swedish perspective”