Susanne Linhofer Knihy

The continuous social change and its dynamics also require a corresponding adaptability of the education system. Pluralisation, individualisation and digitisation in our living environments, increased demands and expectations of education, tendencies towards economisation (such as the "measurement and comparison" of education) as well as an increasing ecological awareness lead to changed framework conditions within a field of tension of the most diverse interests that the education system has to face. These and other aspects are examined and discussed in this monography by authors from 9 European countries, from different angles and with different perspectives. Der kontinuierliche, gesellschaftliche Wandel und seine Dynamik erfordern auch eine entsprechende Anpassungsfähigkeit des Bildungswesens. Die Pluralisierung, Individualisierung und Digitalisierung in unseren Lebenswelten, erhöhte Bildungsansprüche und -erwartungen, Ökonomisierungstendenzen sowie ein steigendes ökologisches Bewusstsein führen zu veränderten Rahmenbedingungen innerhalb eines Spannungsfeldes verschiedenster Interessen, denen sich das Bildungssystem stellen muss. Diese und weitere Aspekte werden in der vorliegenden Monographie von Autoren aus 9 europäischen Ländern, aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln und mit unterschiedlichen Perspektiven beleuchtet.

The need for internationally and interculturally competent teachers is rising due to the increasing globalisation of society resulting in increased linguistic and cultural diversity in today’s classrooms. As a European mobility and education programme, Erasmus has become a cornerstone of the internationalisation of European higher education institutions over the last three decades. The 16th volume of the study series of the University of Teacher Education Styria aims to disseminate results and products of international cooperation to ensure their sustainability. Authors focus on project results, international experiences and best practices as well as benefits and challenges of international networking, cooperation projects and research activities.