THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education  TITLE: Learning from the past for the future: Signposts and landmark anniversaries in adult learning and education  PUBLISHED BY: International Review of Education / Springer  WHO IS THIS FOR: This special issue is oriented towards the future of adult education, within the wider landscape of lifelong learning. In looking ahead, the publishers believe it is important to appreciate, and build upon, past developments as part of what might be called a “collective history”, or what anthropologists term our “collective memory” – giving due recognition to the importance of knowledge gained and passed on through oral and Indigenous traditions. Those working in adult and worker education will find this interesting. Download here Learning from the past for the future: Signposts and landmark anniversaries in adult learning and education

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education  TITLE: Adult Education and Social Justice: International Perspectives  PUBLISHED BY: Firenze University Press  WHO IS THIS FOR: The world currently faces three major crises: climate change threatening lives and species, unprecedented migration levels, and growing threats to democratic principles due to neo-nationalism and authoritarianism. Despite these challenges, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) continue to advocate for the value of education and learning globally. Lalage Bown, a prominent figure in adult education, dedicated her life to promoting social justice through education, particularly in post-colonial regions. This book explores the contemporary relevance of her work and aims to honour her legacy by analyzing its impact on policy, practice, advocacy, and research in adult education. Bown, often referred to as “the mother of adult education in Africa,” left a profound impact on education and equality, particularly for women, before her passing in 2021. Download here Adult Education and Social Justice: International Perspectives

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: Citizenship and Lifelong Learning Monitor 2021  PUBLISHED BY: SOLIDAR WHO IS THIS FOR: This is SOLIDAR’s flagship publication, coming into its 6th edition and analysing policy developments linked to citizenship education and lifelong learning at EU level and across Europe. The 6th edition represents the last edition, considering that, since the Paris Declaration, there has been more work done at EU level with regards to strategic documents on citizenship education while the challenges ahead have also changed in scope. The different editions of the Monitor have reflected this by developing its building blocks, and as a conclusive edition, the Monitor will commence by looking at Education for Environmental Sustainability (EES) which is a subsection of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) – analysed in the previous Monitor edition. The reason for this is the ever increasing urgency of the climate crisis, as well as the impetus to promote EES at EU level. The research is based on eleven national reports from Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, North Macedonia, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Spain and the UK. Download here Citizenship and Lifelong Learning Monitor 2021

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: “It’s a life-changing point for me”: Critical consciousness, collective empowerment and global awareness as activist identity change in ‘popular education.’ PUBLISHED BY: European Journal of Psychology of Education WHO IS THIS FOR: The Youth Global Awareness Programme (YGAP) is a two-week residential ‘popular education’ programme for young, diverse, international, labour movement activists, run by the International Federation of Workers Education Associations (IFWEA) in Cape Town, South Africa. This mixed method study draws on the Social Identity Approach to Education and Learning and proposes that the participatory, peer-to-peer learning during IFWEA’s YGAP leads to activist identity change, where critical consciousness, collective empowerment and global awareness develop as group norms. It will be of great interest to those working in the field of participatory education, worker education and youth activism. Download here “It’s a life-changing point for me”

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: INAESIN Workbooks PUBLISHED BY: INAESIN (El Instituto de Altos Estudios Sindicales) WHO IS THIS FOR: A series of practical workbooks which focus on a range of issues and topics including a Minimum Wage Guide, a Guide to Freedom of Association, a Human Rights and Labor Guide, and a guide to Digital Literacy in Venezuela. (Spanish) Most useful for trade union leaders, study circles, and worker educators, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. Download here INAESIN Workbooks

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: SOLIDAR Citizenship and Lifelong Learning Monitor 2020 PUBLISHED BY: SOLIDAR WHO IS THIS FOR: Released in partnership with FEPS, this is a research report on the topic of policy developments in the field of attainment of skills, through lifelong learning, for active participation in society. The Monitor takes stock of the digital and green transitions through which European countries are expected to undergo given the immediate challenges experienced in the past year: the Covid-19 pandemic, the climate emergency and a fast-forwarded process of digitalization. The report considers the responses to these challenges by evaluating policies on the topic and presenting best practices coming from organized progressive civil society, while investigating the digital, green and civic competences that Europeans have, and the role of informal and non-formal education providers in promoting these through community-level partnerships. This report will be useful for those working in the field of worker and adult education. Download here SOLIDAR Citizenship and Lifelong Learning Monitor 2020

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: WEA Adult Education Impact Report 2021 PUBLISHED BY: The WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) WHO IS THIS FOR: As the UK adjusts to living with Covid-19 and tries to recover from the economic and social impact of multiple lockdowns, many will need a unique style of supportive learning to navigate their future both economically and psychologically. This WEA report demonstrate in statistics and the stories of learners the impact of this adult education charity. The worker educator community will find this report useful.   Download here WEA Adult Education Impact Report 2021

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: Strategies for Embedding Community Engaged Learning within Universities and Communities PUBLISHED BY: University of Limerick Engage Resource, 2017 WHO IS THIS FOR? This action worksheet can be used by university academics, civil society leaders, worker educators and activists. Users can work on the action sheet provided, choosing the areas they would like to focus on. Actions can be chosen on the basis of no cost, low cost or high cost. Download here Strategies for Embedding Community Engaged Learning within Universities and Communities

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: Global Labour University Programme South Africa: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg PUBLISHED BY: GLU, Wits, SA LANGUAGE: English WHO IS THIS FOR? This brochure will be of interest for those interested in pursuing further education on labour issues. The GLU is an exciting and innovative postgraduate programme designed to equip and engage trade unionists more effectively to tackle the challenges of globalisation. It offers unionists and labour activists formal post-graduate Honours and Masters Qualifications through the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. This brochure provides information on the courses and reflections from alumni and associates. Download here click here to download and read more

THEME: Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: En kort introduction till cirkelledaren PUBLISHED BY: ABF Stockholm WHO IS THIS FOR? This short guide is aimed at study circle leaders, particularly those who are new to the role. It contains handy tips such as how to set up a study circle, how to prepare for study circles, how to make sure everybody is feeling involved, and how to encourage circle members to participate. There are also practical reminders on making sure technical equipment is working (if required), and how to make an attendance list. Download here En kort introduction till cirkelledaren

THEME:  Participatory Learning Methods and Popular Education TITLE: Empowering Adults Through Education / WEA Adult Education Impact Report PUBLISHED BY: Worker Education Association (WEA), UK, 2018 WHO IS THIS FOR: This report will be useful for adult educators, study circle facilitators, labour NGOs and trade union educators. It reports on the impact of WEA courses on students, and how they have helped students to overcome challenges or make positive changes in their lives. It is based on research from more than 4,000 adult students who responded to questions on the wider impact of their learning. It includes aspects such as employability, improved health and wellbeing, better family relationships, skills for life and social cohesion, and includes personal testimonies as well as quantitative data. Download here WEA Adult Education Impact Report 2018