ORGANIZATION OF ADULT EDUCATION IN GERMANY

Abstract

The article is described the organization of adult education in Germany. It is found that Germany is one of the examples of effective development of adult education. At the present stage, the branch of adult education (OD) in Germany is officially called "continuing education" (Weiterbildung). Continued education involves participation in adult education and is part of the life-long learning context. Its task is to acquire knowledge and skills for professional development of the person, its active participation in the life of society. The country has a decentralized adult education management system, where the federation, the land and the municipal government interact. In recent years, the country has issued a number of federal laws that contain regulation of education management. In Germany there is a wide network of adult education establishments.