SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION Scope of the Analysis 7 Structure/Content of Analysis 7 Methodology 8 Working Definitions 8 SECTION 2. OVERVIEW OF THE REGULATORY ACTS REGARDING 10 FORMAL ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria 10 Labour Code 11 Public Education Act 11 Law on Vocational Training and Education 12 Law on Execution of Penalties and Detention 12 The Level of Education, General Education Minimum and Curriculum Act 13 Regulations to Enforce the Public Education Act 13 Regulations 13 IMPORTANCE of the Regulatory Acts to Improve the Quality and Effectiveness of 13 Adult Education and Training within the Framework of the Formal Educational System CONCLUSIONS 14 RECOMMENDATIONS 14 SECTION 3. OF ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITHIN THE 15 FORMAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM KEY INDICATORS – 3.1. Educational demographics of the population aged 25 64 16 – 3.2. Involvement of Adults in Formal Education and Level of Education by Degrees 18 3.2.1. Working Definition of Formal School Adult Education 18 3.2.2. Adult Students by Educational Level and Vocational Degree 18 Adult Students in Elementary Education (I - IV grade) 19 З.2.2.1. Adult Students in Lower Secondary School (V - VIII grade) 21
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION Scope of the Analysis 7 Structure/Content of Analysis 7 Methodology 8 Working Definitions 8 SECTION 2. OVERVIEW OF THE REGULATORY ACTS REGARDING FORMAL ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING 10 Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria 10 Labour Code 11 Public Education Act 11 Law on Vocational Training and Education 12 Law on Execution of Penalties and Detention 12 The Level of Education, General Education Minimum and Curriculum Act 13 Regulations to Enforce the Public Education Act 13 Regulations 13 IMPORTANCE of the Regulatory Acts to Improve the Quality and Effectiveness of Adult Education and Training within the Framework of the Formal Educational System 13 CONCLUSIONS 14 RECOMMENDATIONS 14 SECTION 3. OF ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITHIN THE FORMAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM – KEY INDICATORS 15 3.1. Educational demographics of the population aged 25 – 64 16 3.2. Involvement of Adults in Formal Education and Level of Education by Degrees 18 3.2.1. Working Definition of Formal School Adult Education 18 3.2.2. Adult Students by Educational Level and Vocational Degree 18 З.2.2.1. Adult Students in Elementary Education (I - IV grade) 19 Adult Students in Lower Secondary School (V - VIII grade) 21
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