Readings in Post-Compulsory Education: Research in the Learning and Skills Sector

The editors provide an illuminating commentary to 12 key articles covering the main issues affecting the post-compulsory education sector today. Contributions include finding out why people drop out from learning programs, what happens when information and learning technology is introduced into learning programs, how adults with basic skills can be encouraged to learn, and how to use local information on employer needs to help people gain the necessary skills and knowledge to gain work.