Perception of adulte education in Bosnia and Herzegovina Cover Image

Percepcija građana Bosne i Hercegovine o obrazovanju odraslih
Perception of adulte education in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author(s): Siniša Marčić
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Adult Education
Published by: JU ‘’Bosanski kulturni centar Kantona Sarajevo’’
Keywords: adult education; citizen's perception; importance of adult education; investing in adult education; acquiring knowledge and skills;

Summary/Abstract: Adult education is often described as a ''second chance'' for adults to determine their knowledge level or to acquire new knowledge level or to acquire new knowledge and skills in order to become more more competitive in the labour market. This paper presents the results of empirical research on the awareness of B&H citizens of the importance of adult education, adult education programmes and willingness to participate in those programmes. The results indicate that the majority is aware of the importance of adult education and is ready to participate in existing programmes in order to acquire new skills and knowledge. At the same time, citizens are insufficiently informed about the possibilities of adult education which is mostly manifested through hesitant attitudes. It is necessary to create an appropriate legal framework to facilitate the development of adult education at all state levels and to change the current attitude towards this field.

  • Issue Year: XI/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 63-79
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian