Attitude
1 definition, 1 child term
 Attitude is a stable, long-lasting, learnt predisposition to respond to certain things in a certain way, and attitudes are formed on the basis of beliefs (cognitive aspect), feelings (affective aspect) and intentions (conative aspect) Source: EU commission (Progress) 2011, Europe
| Organisation: | European Union Commission , Europe |
| Source: | Transferability of Skills across Economic Sectors (2011) |
| Description: | The project analysed the role and importance of transferable skills with regard to the employability, adaptability and occupationamobility of people on the labour market. This analysis is based in the first instance on existing experience and available information, including the findings of 18 sector studies (see European Commission 2009a) to identify future skills.p. 7 (Executive summary) |
Child term
 Attitudes to learningMotivation to learn, learning preferences, self-confidence in learning, enjoyment of learning. Source: EU Commission AL 2010, Europe
| Organisation: | European Union, Europe |
| Source: | European Adult Learning Glossary (2010) |
| Description: | This glossary is one output of European Commission project EAC/11/2008, 'Study on European Terminology in Adult Learning for a common language and common understanding and monitoring of the sector'. Work on this study was led by the National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NRDC), Institute of Education, London in collaboration with colleagues from the Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung (DIE), the Agence Nationale de Lutte contre l'illetrisme (ANLCI) and the University of Warsaw. Terms listed [...] are presented under six conceptual headings [...]. A seventh grouping representing general theories and concept in adult learning has also been including. The seven groups are: Theories and concepts in adult learning, Adult learning strategy, policy and legislation, adult skills and competences, access to and participation in adult learning, investment in adult learning, quality of adult learning, outcomes and of adult learning. p.2 (About) |
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