Boeren, E. (2014) Evidence-based policy-making: the usability of the Eurostat Adult Education Survey. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 33(3), pp. 275-289. (doi: 10.1080/02601370.2014.891887)
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Abstract
This article reflects on European education policy which is driven by benchmarks and indicators. While the European benchmark on adult lifelong learning participation—15% to be achieved by 2020—is measured by the Labour Force Survey, the Eurostat Adult Education Survey (AES) was designed to better understand the topic of adult lifelong learning participation in-depth. This article explores the AES as an instrument to inform policy-makers and whether it provides adequate information to empirically testify participation hypotheses. The article argues that analysis of the AES provides limited understanding of the educational supply side. Furthermore, policy-makers should be aware of methodological and conceptual weaknesses before relying on these data in their policy development.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Boeren, Professor Ellen |
| Authors: | Boeren, E. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of Lifelong Education |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 0260-1370 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1464-519X |
| Published Online: | 21 March 2014 |
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