Adult Education In The American Experience

Author : Harold W. Stubblefield,Patrick Keane
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015032182001

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Adult Education in the American Experience by Harold W. Stubblefield,Patrick Keane Pdf

From the earliest contributions of Native Americans in the colonial period to the workforce preparation crisis in the 1980s, this book explores the patterns, themes, and changing ideologies of learning and education in adulthood.Harold W. Stubblefield and Patrick Keane detail the broad context of adult learning and its relationship to social, economic, and political movements throughout American history. Giving special attention to issues of race, ethnicity, class, religion, and gAnder, the authors examine the institutions, agencies, and programs that have disseminated knowledge and culture to adults. They describe the ideology of self-improvement and the role of adult education in the struggle against social injustice, economic powerlessness, and segregation. And they show the alternative educational systems--including women's organizations, self-help efforts of African Americans, and education programs created by industrial workers and farmers--created to address interests ignored by the larger society.From the earliest contributions of Native Americans in the colonial period to the workforce preparation crisis in the 1980s, Adult Education in the American Experience explores the patterns, themes, and changing ideologies of learning and education in adulthood.

Author : Jovita M. Ross-Gordon,Amy D. Rose,Carol E. Kasworm
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118955116

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Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education by Jovita M. Ross-Gordon,Amy D. Rose,Carol E. Kasworm Pdf

A research-based foundational overview of contemporary adult education Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education distills decades of scholarship in the field to provide students and practitioners with an up-to-date practical resource. Grounded in research and focused on the unique needs of adult learners, this book provides a foundational overview of adult education, and an introduction to the organizations and practices developed to support adult learning in a variety of contexts. The discussion also includes select understandings of international adult education, policy, and methods alongside theoretical frameworks, contemporary and historical contexts, and the guiding principles of adult education today. Coverage of emerging issues includes the aging society, social justice, and more, with expert insight from leading authorities in the field. Many adult educators begin practice through the context of their own experiences in the field. This book provides the broader research, theory, and practice needed for a deeper understanding of adult education and its place in society. Learn the key philosophical and theoretical frameworks of adult education Survey the landscape of the field through contemporary and historical foundations Examine key guiding understandings and practices targeted to adult learners Delve into newer concerns including technology, globalization, and more Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education provides an expertly-led overview of the field, and an essential introduction to real-world practice.

Author : Carol E. Kasworm,Amy D. Rose,Jovita M. Ross-Gordon
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483305400

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Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education by Carol E. Kasworm,Amy D. Rose,Jovita M. Ross-Gordon Pdf

An authoritative overview of the current state of the field of adult and continuing education Drawing on the contributions of 75 leading authors in the field, this 2010 Edition of the respected Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education provides adult education scholars, program administrators, and teachers with a solid foundation for understanding the current guiding beliefs, practices, and tensions faced in the field, as well as a basis for developing and refining their own approaches to their work and scholarship. Offering expanded discussions in the areas of social justice, technology, and the global dimensions of adult and continuing education, the Handbook continues the tradition of previous volumes with discussions of contemporary theories, current forms and contexts of practice, and core processes and functions. Insightful chapters examine adult and continuing education as it relates to gender and sexuality, race, our aging society, class and place, and disability. Key Features Expanded coverage of social justice, the impact of technology, and the global dimensions of adult and continuing education provides a useful update on theories and practices in the field as they have evolved during the last decade. An invaluable introductory overview and synthesis of key aspects of the field of practice and scholarship acquaints new readers to the field The centrality of social justice in adult and continuing education is addressed in a new section. The broader global context of contemporary adult and continuing education is covered in a final section.

Author : United States Information Agency. Office of Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Public opinion
ISBN : NWU:35556020895843

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Relevance of the American Experience to Kenyan Audiences by United States Information Agency. Office of Research Pdf

Author : Arthur S. Meyers
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780761859284

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Democracy in the Making by Arthur S. Meyers Pdf

In 1908, a remarkable direction in community learning began in Boston and spread across the country, becoming the Open Forum lecture movement. These locally planned, trans-denominational lectures, followed by periods for questions, were characterized as “the striking of mind upon mind.” This study recovers the movement and shows what can be applied to our time. George W. Coleman brought a deep commitment to free speech in developing the Forum and Mary Caroline Crawford was essential in implementing it. Understanding this initiative broadens our awareness of personal and community courage and democratic planning. We can regain this informed, reflective, respectful approach, and achieve an America “to be”—a democracy in the making.

Author : Catherine H. Monaghan,E. Paulette Isaac-Savage,Paul G. Putman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781003818007

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Career Pathways in Adult Education by Catherine H. Monaghan,E. Paulette Isaac-Savage,Paul G. Putman Pdf

Career Pathways in Adult Education showcases the wide-ranging possibilities for a satisfying career in the field of adult education. Along with practical advice for launching and advancing a career in adult education, this book includes personal stories and insights from adult education professionals which focus on the research, practices, programs, and services within multiple industries. Divided into two parts, the book begins by examining transferable skills that adult educators need to be successful in any adult education career. Chapters in the second part focus on specific career opportunities for those with adult education backgrounds, including discussions around career lifecycle from entry to advancement, career development, and future trends. Written by active practitioners in adult education, chapters are designed to be practical, informative, and thought-provoking regarding career entry, progression, development, and advancement. A truly one-of-a-kind text, Career Pathways in Adult Education is the ideal companion for students and professionals looking to transition into adult education as well as graduate program administrators who wish to share the importance of their programs.

Author : Sharan B. Merriam,Ralph G. Brockett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118045282

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The Profession and Practice of Adult Education by Sharan B. Merriam,Ralph G. Brockett Pdf

The Profession and Practice of Adult Education is a timely book and an excellent introduction to the field. Drawing from an extensive volume of literature, it provides comprehensive coverage and a clear guide. Graduate students will benefit from it and practitioners will be kept abreast of changes that are occurring. --Peter Jarvis, professor of continuing education and senior research professor, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Author : Linda Muñoz,Heide Spruck Wrigley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118525036

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Adult Civic Engagement in Adult Learning by Linda Muñoz,Heide Spruck Wrigley Pdf

Take an in-depth look at adult learning and education for citizenship and civic engagement. This issue presents the foundational connections between the adult education and civic engagement movements. It’s filled with studies on adult learning for participatory or deliberate democratic change and engagement at the local grassroots level. Contributors consider civic engagement in their areas of research and practice and explore the formal and informal ways that citizens come to learn, to deliberate, and to act on the social issues they find important locally and globally. As a result, the volume offers broad examples of different types of formal and informal adult learning for civic engagement. This is 135th volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education. Noted for its depth of coverage, it explores issues of common interest to instructors, administrators, counselors, and policymakers in a broad range of adult and continuing education settings, such as colleges and universities, extension programs, businesses, libraries, and museums.

Author : Jeffrey Zacharakis,Cheryl Polson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118616451

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Beyond Training: The Rise of Adult Education in the Military by Jeffrey Zacharakis,Cheryl Polson Pdf

Widen your view of adult education by learning how it is applied by the nation’s largest adult education provider: the military. Woven through this issue is the common thread of sound adult education practice. Addressing applications specific to the military but relevant to civilian providers, it highlight the importance of developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for military leaders in an increasingly complex world. Chapters also address the intersection of higher education and particular military populations, including civilian employees, active-duty personnel, veterans, and spouses. Finally, the sourcebook provides a glimpse into the future of both military education and adult education, highlighting the increasing bond between the two and their growing importance in the lifelong education of all Americans. This is 136th volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education. Noted for its depth of coverage, it explores issues of common interest to instructors, administrators, counselors, and policymakers in a broad range of settings, such as colleges and universities, extension programs, businesses, libraries, and museums.

Author : Sharan B. Merriam,André P. Grace
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470873564

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The Jossey-Bass Reader on Contemporary Issues in Adult Education by Sharan B. Merriam,André P. Grace Pdf

THE JOSSEY-BASS READER ON Contemporary Issues in Adult Education With contributions from leading experts in the field, The Jossey-Bass Reader on Contemporary Issues in Adult Education collects in one volume the best previously published literature on the issues and trends affecting adult education today. The volume includes influential pieces from foundational authors in the profession such as Eduard C. Lindeman, Alain Locke, and Paulo Freire, as well as current work from authors around the world, including Laura L. Bierema, John M. Dirkx, Cecilia Amaluisa Fiallos, Peter Jarvis, Michael Newman, and Shirley Walters. In five sections, the book's thirty chapters delve into a wide range of compelling topics including: social justice, democracy, and activism diversity and marginalization human resource development lifelong learning ethical issues the meaning and role of emotions globalization and non-Western perspectives the role of mass media, popular culture, and "social learning" technology health, welfare, and environment Each piece is framed within its larger context by the editors, and each section is accompanied by helpful reflection and discussion questions.

Author : Arthur L. Wilson,Elisabeth Hayes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 765 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470545980

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Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education by Arthur L. Wilson,Elisabeth Hayes Pdf

Sponsored by the American Association of Adult & Continuing Education"This monumental work is a testimony to the science of adult education and the skills of Wilson and Hayes. It is a veritable feast for nourishing our understanding of the current field of adult education. The editors and their well-chosen colleagues consistently question how we know and upon what grounds we act. They invite us to consider not only how we can design effective adult education, but also why we practice in a particular socio-economic context." --Jane Vella, author of Taking Learning to Task and Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach "This new handbook captures the exciting intellectual and professional development of our field in the last decade. It is an indispensable resource for faculty, students, and professionals." --Jack Mezirow, emeritus professor, Adult and Continuing Education, Teachers College, Columbia University For nearly seventy years, the handbooks of adult and continuing education have been definitive references on the best practices, programs, and institutions in the field. In this new edition, over sixty leading authorities share their diverse perspectives in a single volume--exploring a wealth of topics, including: learning from experience, adult learning for self-development, race and culture in adult learning, technology and distance learning, learning in the workplace, adult education for community action and development, and much more. Much more than a catalogue of theory and historical facts, this handbook strongly reflects the values of adult educators and instructors who are dedicated to promoting social and educational opportunity for learners and to sustaining fair and ethical practices.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2110 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466657816

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Adult and Continuing Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Beyond the undergraduate and graduate levels, education has traditionally ceased when students enter the workforce as professionals in their respective fields. However, recent trends in education have found that adult students beyond the traditional university age often benefit greatly from returning to further their education. Adult and Continuing Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates some of the most promising trends in furthering education and professional development in a variety of settings and industries. With an extensive array of chapters on topics ranging from non-traditional students to online and distance education for adult learners, this multi-volume reference book will provide students, educators, and industry professionals with the tools necessary to make the most of their return to the classroom.

Author : Carol Hoare
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199736300

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The Oxford Handbook of Reciprocal Adult Development and Learning by Carol Hoare Pdf

Rev. ed. of: Handbook of adult development and learning / edited by Carol Hoare. 2006.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Adult education
ISBN : UGA:32108053182930

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38th Annual Adult Education Research Conference Proceedings by Anonim Pdf

Author : Susan Imel,Gretchen T. Bersch
Publisher : IAP
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781623968854

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No Small Lives by Susan Imel,Gretchen T. Bersch Pdf

No Small Lives: Handbook of North American Early Women Adult Educators, 1925-1950 contains the stories of 26 North American women who were active in the field of adult education sometime between the years of 1925 and 1950. Generally, women’s contributions have been omitted from the field’s histories. No Small Lives is designed to address this gap and restore women to their rightful place in the history of adult education in North America. The primary audience for this book is adult education professors and their graduate students. This book can be used in courses including history and sociology of adult education, the adult learner, courses specific to exploring women’s contributions and activities. The secondary audience is the broader fields of women’s studies, feminist history, sociology and psychology or those fields that include an examination of women in the early twentieth century. It could also be useful to those focusing on more specific topics such as gender and race studies, prejudice, marginalization, power, how women were sometimes portrayed as invisible or as central figures, and women in leadership and policy making.