Adult Education The Working Class

Author : Robin Simmons,John Smyth
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319906713

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Education and Working-Class Youth by Robin Simmons,John Smyth Pdf

This book provides an inclusive and incisive analysis of the experiences of working-class young people in education. While there is an established literature on education and the working class stretching back decades, comparatively there has been something of a neglect of class-based inequality – with questions of gender, ‘race’ and other forms of identity attracting significant attention. However, events including Britain's 2016 decision to leave the European Union, have thrown social class into sharp focus, both in the UK and elsewhere. Featuring leading thinkers in the sociology of education, this book examines the different ways in which young people relate to various parts of the education system, including different forms of schooling, post-compulsory and university education. They maintain that the issue of social class goes beyond the walls of specific institutions to affect young people in a variety of ways: not only in the UK, but across the globe. This book will be of great value and interest to students and scholars of the sociology of education, working-class youth, and equality of opportunity.

Author : Kevin Ward,Richard Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136628221

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Adult Education & The Working Class by Kevin Ward,Richard Taylor Pdf

This book has two purposes: first to argue that there is a greater need now than ever before for liberal adult education for the working class. Such provision would both help to ameliorate the gross inequalities of our society and provide some counter-balance to the increasingly utilitarian and vocational orientation of post-school education. Secondly, the book aims to describe and analyse in some detail the community-based programme for various ‘disadvantaged’ working class groups that has been developed by a British Pioneer Work team concerned with adult continuing education. The methods, objectives and overall practice described in this case study are of relevance to those working in all sectors of adult and community education. This book is edited by two members of staff concerned with Pioneer Work development from the outset, and the contributors include other members of the Pioneer Work team of lecturers and researchers.

Author : Kevin Ward,Richard Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136628214

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Adult Education & The Working Class by Kevin Ward,Richard Taylor Pdf

This book has two purposes: first to argue that there is a greater need now than ever before for liberal adult education for the working class. Such provision would both help to ameliorate the gross inequalities of our society and provide some counter-balance to the increasingly utilitarian and vocational orientation of post-school education. Secondly, the book aims to describe and analyse in some detail the community-based programme for various ‘disadvantaged’ working class groups that has been developed by a British Pioneer Work team concerned with adult continuing education. The methods, objectives and overall practice described in this case study are of relevance to those working in all sectors of adult and community education. This book is edited by two members of staff concerned with Pioneer Work development from the outset, and the contributors include other members of the Pioneer Work team of lecturers and researchers.

Author : Jane L. Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Adult education
ISBN : 0429430531

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Adult Education for a Change by Jane L. Thompson Pdf

Author : Tom Nesbit
Publisher : Thompson Educational Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Adult education
ISBN : 1550772295

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Building on Critical Traditions by Tom Nesbit Pdf

How might Canadian adult educators be better informed about the overall richness and diversity of their collective practices? How might they promote greater involvement and equity? How can they inform policy-makers and the general public about the rich resources on offer? How can they better advocate for all adult learners?, By surveying and analyzing the current state of Canadian adult education, this book represents the latest attempt to answer these questions. Book jacket.

Author : Ralf St. Clair
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118438978

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Creating Courses for Adults by Ralf St. Clair Pdf

Become an effective adult educator by approaching teaching systematically As the author describes at the beginning of Creating Courses for Adults, "The big idea of this book is that education for adults has to be designed." Whether in basic skills training, English language classes, professional development workshops, personal interest courses, or formal degree programs, good teaching tends to conceal all the planning and decisions which had to be made in order to present participants with a seamless and coherent process for learning. The author posits that nobody is a completely intuitive teacher and that everybody has to make a series of choices as they put courses together. The decisions they make are important and far-reaching, and deserve to be considered carefully. Starting with the three core factors which must be taken into account when creating courses, Creating Courses for Adults walks readers through a manageable process for addressing the key decisions which must be made in order to design effective learning. Instructor factors are what the teacher brings to the teaching and learning process, such as experience and preferences. Learner factors are the influences that students bring with them, including their past experiences and expectations for the class. Context factors include the educational setting, whether in-person or online, as well as the subject matter. Readers of Creating Courses for Adults will learn a systematic approach to lesson and course design based on research into the ways adults learn and the best ways to reach them, along with pointers and tips for teaching adults in any setting.

Author : Will Cowburn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000628111

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Class, Ideology and Community Education by Will Cowburn Pdf

The cultural, social and political existence of the working class were critical factors leading to the nineteenth century provision of a class-based education system. Changes in the organisation of this system have sought to pursue many of its original aims. Community education is an important new mechanism which would guarantee the continued pr

Author : Peter Jarvis,Colin Griffin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 041513028X

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Adult and Continuing Education: Vocational education by Peter Jarvis,Colin Griffin Pdf

Depicting the ways that adult education has evolved as society has changed and how it has been incorporated into lifelong learning, this is a truly unique set that puts a stamp on an exciting field and important, far-reaching issues. These five volumes represent a great advance to scholars, as this is the first comprehensive overview of the field.The set draws on books, journals, reports and historical papers to map the vast field of education for adults. The writings included in the set have influenced the development of both the practice and the study of adult education from the Guilds to vocational education, distance learning and leisure learning. The collection also covers the recent emergence of corporations as new providers of education for adults with the corporate classroom, corporate universities and consultancies.A detailed index and new introduction by the editor will help the reader navigate this wealth of diverse material.

Author : Malcolm Tight
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136628429

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Education for Adults by Malcolm Tight Pdf

The nature of adult education at individual, group and community levels is the concern of this book. Definitions and patterns of adult learning are critically assessed in both this country and abroad, and the processes involved considered in detail. Both case studies and thematic articles have been included and are selected to illustrate the breadth of the field along a number of areas: formal, non-formal and informal education; face-to-face and distance education; from basic levels of education to higher education; from highly deterministic to more ‘open’ or self-directed forms of education. It is felt that the study and practice of the education of adults can be best advanced by the adoption of such a broad view.

Author : Brian Simon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Adult education
ISBN : PSU:000022442154

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The Search for Enlightenment by Brian Simon Pdf

Presents a collection of essays that describes and seeks to analyse the relationship between adult education and the process of social change. This book explores the trade unions' role in adult education, the Marxist challenge to conventional schools of thought, and the role and potential of adult education in a period of rapid social change.

Author : Colleen Kawalilak,Janet Groen
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781551306377

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Pathways of Adult Learning by Colleen Kawalilak,Janet Groen Pdf

This book provides educators and facilitators with a comprehensive overview of the historical underpinnings and philosophical orientations of adult education and adult learning while attending to the various roles individuals play both within and beyond the formal constraints of the classroom. Positioning learners' and instructors' educational narratives as central to the theories that inform adult education, Pathways of Adult Learning opens up a dialogue among students, educators, community members, scholars, and working professionals about the many possible avenues toward knowledge sharing. Employing a personal, accessible tone, Janet Groen and Colleen Kawalilak take up a relational approach that encourages readers to reflect upon their own experiences as learners within the broadening context of adult education. Conscious of the power imbalances that can emerge in both institutional and professional work and learning environments, this text explores specific teaching and facilitation strategies that effectively generate ideas and accommodate adult learners of varying gender orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and ethnicities. Through their collaborative analysis of a diverse collection of first-person narratives, provided by both students and scholars working in the field, the authors construct a multi-faceted portrait of the status of adult learning today. Integrating a critical lens to explore how social, cultural, and economic factors influence and shape individual and collective pathways toward lifelong learning, this text is an indispensible guide for anyone studying or facilitating educational programming for adults in diverse work and learning contexts.

Author : Kjell Rubenson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780123814906

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Adult Learning and Education by Kjell Rubenson Pdf

As individuals and societies try to respond to fundamental economic and social transformation, the field of adult learning and education is rapidly getting increased attention and new topics for research on adult learning have emerged. This collection of articles from the International Encyclopedia of Education 3e offers practitioners and researchers in the area of adult learning and education a comprehensive summary of main developments in the field. The 45 articles provide insight into the historical development of the field, its conceptual controversies, domains and provision, perspectives on adult learning, instruction and program planning, outcomes, relationship to economy and society and its status as a field of scholarly study and practice. Saves researchers time in summarizing in one place what is otherwise an interdisciplinary field in cognitive psychology, personality, sociology, and education Level of presentation focuses on critical research, leaving out the extraneous and focusing on need-to-know information Contains contributions from top international researchers in the field Makes MRW content affordable to individual researchers

Author : Stephen D. Brookfield,John D. Holst
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470873083

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Radicalizing Learning by Stephen D. Brookfield,John D. Holst Pdf

Radicalizing Learning calls for a total rethinking of what the field of adult education stands for and how adult educators should assess their effectiveness. Arguing that major changes in society are needed to create a more just world, the authors set out to show how educators can help learners envision and enact this radical transformation. Specifically, the book explores the areas of adult learning, training, teaching, facilitation, program development, and research. Each chapter provides a guide to the different paradigms and perspectives that prevail across the field of theory and practice. The authors then tie all of the themes into how adult learning for participatory democracy works in a diverse society.

Author : Tom Lovett
Publisher : [Nottingham] : Department of Adult Education, University of Nottingham
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015021946341

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Adult Education, Community Development and the Working Class by Tom Lovett Pdf

Author : Neil Hopkins
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400772298

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Citizenship and Democracy in Further and Adult Education by Neil Hopkins Pdf

This book addresses the questions why citizenship education is an important subject for students in further and adult education and why we need democratic colleges to support the study of citizenship education. It investigates the historical roots of further and adult education and identifies how the adoption of citizenship education in the post-compulsory sector can enrich vocational studies in further education and programmes in adult education. It is argued that democratic colleges are vital to ensure that citizenship education informs the decision-making process throughout educational institutions (and as a means of establishing fair and equal representation for important stakeholders). The author has worked in both sectors for over a decade, and uses this experience to offer a blend of educational practice and philosophical investigation. The result is a work that appeals to both teachers in further and adult education as well as academics and students interested in philosophy of education.​