Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Vocational and Adult Education in Europe; F. van Wieringen, G. Attwell. Introduction to Section 1; F. van Wieringen. Skills-based full employment: the latest philosopher's stone; C. Crouch. Enhancing the Operation of Markets for Vocational Education and Training; H. van Lieshout. Market and Institutional Patterns in the Development and Activities of the French Vocational Training System; E. Perzonnaz, P. Méhaut. Reasons and policies to stimulate lifelong learning; H. Oosterbeek. The Future of Vocational Education and Training; F. van Wieringen. Introduction to Section 2; G. Attwell. Cross Cutting Themes in the Education of VET Professionals in Europe; G. Attwell, A. Brown. Learning in Work Teams as a Tool for Innovation; J. Onstenk. How the Learning Organisation Evolves; M. Tomassini. VET systems and criteria for effectiveness; F. van Wieringen. Searching For Educational Quality; J. Ax. Introduction to Section 3; G. Attwell. Sectoral Strategies of Labour Market Reform; L. Dresser, J. Rogers. Evaluation and Decision Making in Swedish Adult Education; Å. Sohlman. The Role of Distance Learning in Achieving Lifelong Learning for Community Pharmacists; L. Bagley. Bridging the gap between education and work; K. Abrahamsson. Forming an Educational Policy that meets Practical Needs; N. Patiniotis, D. Stavroulakis. Introduction to Section 4; F. van Wieringen. Enterprise Related Training: A Survey; W. Groot. Participation of SMEs' employees in Continuing Training in the Alentejo Region; E. Figueira. Returns of Labour Market Training under Conditions of Recession; I. Mikkonen. Outcomes of Vocational Education/Training versus General Education;R.H. Lehmann, R. Peek. Functional Literacy Skills of School Leavers in Flanders; D. van Damme, et al. Index.