Zeiten von (Um-)Deutungen. Übergänge und ihre Bearbeitung aus Sicht der Biographieforschung

Times for (re)interpretation Transitions and their adaptation from the perspective of biographical research The contribution asks for the meaning of transitions in the educational system from a perspective of pedagogical biography research. Transitions effectuate initially mainly insecurities, clearing of one’s own basis, development of new perspectives, accepting or changing of the new situation, release of energy and activities for mastery of changes. In the example of an interview passage concerning the transition from job into retirement (in which also the loss of family members is dealt with) the author asks: How do people deal with transitions? Which resources are required? She expects from adult education offers on how to deal with life crises which make (re)interpretation offers. The aim is to reflect one’s own situation, to address insecurities in their meaning of identity formation and to show alternative action possibilities.