The topic of ’embedded literacy’, closely connected to ’embedded learning’ on one hand, and training in the workplace on the other, is a central theme for reflection on adult education in Europe and around the world. The Council of Europe indicates ’knowledge’ as a pivotal element for the economic and social development of the EU countries and the workplace is an important place for the learning and production of know-how and knowledge. The problem of achieving the competences needed for entering the current labour market concerns a large part of the adult population.And this is where ’embedded literacy’ comes in, a topic which the volume tries to deal with from a twofold viewpoint: through theoretical reflection outlining the theme against the development of the European labour market, and reflection on hands-on experiences resulting from a project financed by the European Community called CELi NE, ’Content Embedded Literacy Education for the New Economy’, carried out between 2007-2009.
