Herausforderungen für Gesellschaft und Bildungssystem. Zur Relevanz der PIAAC-Studie für Erwachsenenbildung und Bildungsforschung

The report presents central findings of the PIAAC Study (»Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies«) conducted by the OECD and provides first estimates about its significance for adult education. Although PIAAC cannot offer any information about the correlation between causes and effects. However, it is reasonable to increase basic educational endeavours and extend the programmes for groups in danger of social exclusion. Finally, research tasks are pointed out.