Beginning with general aspects of continuing education in the Netherlands, this paper discusses individual needs and the nature of sociocultural change and continuity as a background for proposing a pluralistic model of lifelong education. New patterns of compulsory and adult education, methods, institutions, and professional roles are suggested…

In connection with the first simulation exercise of the Council of Europe's EUDISED project carried out in the field of research and development in education, national agencies were asked to provide 5-page reports on completed research and pilot projects. The Netherlands report covers 12 projects, providing for each the theme, project team,…