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Activities of staff and its team-leader for upgrading the competences of distance learning adult students
Activities of staff and its team-leader for upgrading the competences of distance learning adult students

Author(s): Ineta Kristovska
Subject(s): Supranational / Global Economy, Communication studies, Labor relations, International relations/trade, Adult Education, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: Lietuvos verslo kolegija
Keywords: adult education management; resource management; team-leading; distance learning study support system; model of distance learning manager; adults’ competences;

Summary/Abstract: Abstract Nowadays, adult education is mostly affected but global economical processes, and this is characterized by the following: orientation towards labour market requirements (along with it – competition between labour force competences, threat of unemployment, etc.); international knowledge system; variety of communication systems. The society pays increasing attention to the development of the practical skills and competences, however, due attention should be paid to social rights and responsibility as well as facilitating and providing study motivation and flexibility. New and efficient transition to new methods, services and technologies has to be encouraged and ensured. Job-related distance learning was used already at the beginning of the 20th century and it has still maintained its role as one of the most useful and flexible forms of acquiring competences for adults, especially in rural areas. Like in any management process, the main role in the management of the distance learning study support system resources is played by a professional team and team-leader. The model of modern distance learning manager and the main tasks of the team- leader, managing distance learning study support system resources is described in the article.

  • Issue Year: 19/2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 7-12
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English