Adult education in Poland

Adult education in Poland

Adult education is currently believed to be one of the key factors

influencing economicgrowth and social progress of

a developing society. The base for the lifelong education

strategy in the European Union constitutes the Resolution

concerning lifelong learningadopted in June 2002

by the Council of Ministers.

Education in the formal education system

Education in the non-formal system

Informal education

 

Education in the formal education system

covers science in the school system: at primary level, high school, vocational school, some college, higher education and doctoral. It is associated with the regular form of learning.It is conducted by institutions authorized to teach.

Education in the non-formal system

• does not cause changes in the level of education;

• takes the form of training courses of lectures, etc;

• it allows the extension of it’s own competence.

Informal educationPersons who in the course of self-

learning used:• aid of family

members,friends,colleaguesbooks,professional magazines, and other printed materials;

• Computer programs;• Programmes broadcast by radio, tv.

By place of residence

People living in urban areas are more likely to participate in adult

education than people those living in rural areas.

By ageThe older, the less interested in

education.

University of the Third Age

Due to professional qualifications

the higher qualifications, the greater need for training

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