Study circles 2011

Study circles are small non-formal learning groups where they gather, learn and socialise
curious adults and with their results contribute to the development of the home environment.
They have been following simple but stable rules since 1993. Systematic monitoring is
was designed with the purpose of annual reports, which after ten years turned into research-based analyses.
The purpose of monitoring and research at
based on these data, the identification of characteristics of non-formal learning in small
groups, which take place throughout Slovenia throughout the year and are financed by the MESS under certain
conditions (qualification of the mentor, adherence to the ŠK principles). The research is carried out in the context of
regular tasks of the Slovenian Institute for Adult Education. The research results serve the funder
for the development of adult education (e.g. needs-response), for research
studying specific issues (e.g. responsiveness of certain segments of society,
specifics of community learning), to observe the time dynamics of development (e.g.
financial investment by municipalities in adult education) and for comparisons with the rest of the world,
Especially with the Scandinavian countries.