The New Student: Flexible Learning Paths and Future Learning Environments ; Conference Background Paper

TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Acronyms 4 1. Introduction 5 2. Dimensions of flexible learning (paths) 10 2.1 Flexible pathways into higher education 12 2.2 Learning flexibility 14 2.3 Organisational flexibility 16 2.4 Limits of flexibilisation 18 3. Different points of view on flexible learning paths fo...

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Link(s) zu Dokument(en):IHS Publikation
Hauptverfasser: Unger, Martin, Zaussinger, Sarah
Format: Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2018
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Zusammenfassung:TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Acronyms 4 1. Introduction 5 2. Dimensions of flexible learning (paths) 10 2.1 Flexible pathways into higher education 12 2.2 Learning flexibility 14 2.3 Organisational flexibility 16 2.4 Limits of flexibilisation 18 3. Different points of view on flexible learning paths for discussion 19 3.1 Recognition of prior learning focusing on non-formal and informal learning 19 3.2 Needs of an increasingly diverse student population 21 3.3 Institutional approaches 24 3.4 National support for flexible learning environments 26 3.5 EU initiatives to support flexible learning 27 3.6 New technologies supporting flexible pathways in higher education 29 4. Summary and Policy Considerations 32 References 35