The Role of Adult Learning and Education in (Post-)Covid Times Katarina Popović University of Belgrade, Serbia Ivan Nišavić University of Belgrade, Serbia This is a section of Re-thinking Adult Education Research. Beyond the Pandemic(DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-0151-3) by Vanna Boffo, Regina Egetenmeyer Firenze University Press Firenze 2023 https://doi.org/10.36253/979-12-215-0151-3.05

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions to global education systems, with adult education shifting to a virtual world and relying heavily on digital and ICT tools to maintain continuity of learning. However, the prolonged pandemic raises important questions about the future of adult education. The current essay examines the most significant changes in three key areas of adult education: health, citizenship, and digital technologies. It argues that adult education should not only equip people with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate a crisis, but also play a proactive role in shaping the future of education and the world. It should critically analyse and challenge mainstream ideas and offer constructive alternatives to proposed solutions.

 Adult Education Citizenship COVID-19 ICT in Education Paradigm Shift

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