The Folk High School: Denmark’s Contribution to Adult Education

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    Abstract

    The folk high school is a model of adult education, developed in Denmark during the last half of the 19th century. Folk high schools are most often boarding schools offering short or longer non-vocational courses. There is a large variety of teaching subjects, both theoretical and practical. Teaching emphasizes the development of personal, social and civic competencies, and discussion and collaboration have an important role. There are no final exams.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLearning with Adults : A Reader
    EditorsPeter Mayo
    Number of pages10
    Volume13
    Place of PublicationRotterdam
    PublisherBrill | Sense
    Publication date2013
    Pages219-229
    Chapter17
    ISBN (Print)978-94-6209-333-1(paperback), 978-94-6209-334-8 (hardback)
    ISBN (Electronic)978-94-6209-335-5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    SeriesInternational Issues in Adult Education
    Number13

    Keywords

    • Adult Education
    • Residential School
    • Rural Youth
    • Popular Education
    • Basic School Education
    • Denmark
    • folk high school
    • boarding schools
    • personal, social and civic competencies

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