The Notion of Informal Learning within Policies for the Validation of Nonformal and Informal Learning: A Comparison between Austria and Italy

Autor/inn/en	Assinger, Philipp; Biasin, Chiara
Titel	The Notion of Informal Learning within Policies for the Validation of Nonformal and Informal Learning: A Comparison between Austria and Italy
Quelle	In: International Journal of Training and Development, 27 (2023) 3-4, S.422-441 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Assinger, Philipp)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-3736
DOI	10.1111/ijtd.12313
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Informal Education; Nonformal Education; Educational Policy; Comparative Analysis; Workplace Learning; Lifelong Learning; Work Environment; Austria; Italy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Non-formal education; Non formal education; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Arbeitsmilieu; Österreich; Italien
Abstract	"In 2012," European Union Member States committed to implement policies for the "Validation of Nonformal and Informal Learning" (VNFIL). In this article, we examine Austria and Italy and ask how VNFIL policies in these two countries relate to "informal learning" (IL) and how this can be interpreted from a "workplace learning" (WPL) perspective. The notion of IL in VNFIL is largely based on a psychological understanding of learning. We argue that a WPL perspective complements this understanding and serves to better understand learning at work. Based on assumptions concerning the influence of national education and training systems on VNFIL, a comparison is made along three categories: the preferred type of VNFIL, the notion of IL, and the references to workplaces. Despite preferences for summative types of VNFIL, Austria acknowledges a range of types, while Italy is still in the process of development and prefers the so-called autonomous type. Findings suggest a minimalistic understanding of IL in Austria contrasting with Italy, in which IL is seen as firmly embedded within Lifelong Learning. The references to workplaces are weak in both countries. We finally address the role of employers as a delicate issue for VNFIL, when embedded in educational policies. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01