PRIORITY FOR PROTECTING THE NATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE STATE – ADULT EDUCATION

Abstract

The authors have studied the essence of adult education in terms of practical experience in using educational opportunities to expand the competencies of adults and their socialisation. The importance of adult education for expanding competencies and adapting adults to new living conditions has been proven. The essence of the concept of ‘adult education’ has been supplemented, taking into account current trends, interests and needs of individuals, groups of individuals, specific communities and society. The essence and manifestations of desocialization have been analysed, and priority factors and risks in the process of socialisation of individuals to new living conditions have been identified. The practical experience of using adult education in EU countries is presented, taking into account the needs of the indigenous population and migrants undergoing the socialisation process. The significant impact of the level of socialisation on the standard of living and psychological state of the individual is discussed. The need to expand the areas of interaction between participants in adult education and the use of educational opportunities for the socialisation of migrants, the protection of national interests and the security of society is identified. It is argued that educational centres can provide conditions for the socialisation of the adult population and reduce the risk of desocialization and related social conflicts. The authors argue that there is a need to expand educational opportunities in adult education, following the example of EU countries, and to motivate and prepare individuals for learning, expanding their linguistic, professional and social competences, socialisation and ensuring a decent standard of living. The authors prove that the priority is not the level of education and professional competencies, but psychological readiness for change, its perception and adaptability to the requirements that must be accepted and fulfilled. It is the field of adult education that provides such an opportunity, as it allows individuals to acquire language, social and professional competences, taking into account personal factors, readiness to learn and motivation.