Description |
[iv], 98 pages ; 23 cm |
Series |
New directions for adult and continuing education ; no. 91 |
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New directions for adult and continuing education ; no. 91
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Contents |
Thinking politically : a framework for adult and continuing education / Peggy A. Sissel -- The politics of neglect : adult learners in higher education / Peggy A. Sissel, Catherine A. Hansman, Carol E. Kasworm -- Negotiating the democratic classroom / Scipio A.J. Colin III, Thomas W. Heaney -- Achieving voice and security in colleges of education / Michael J. Day, Donna Amstutz, Donna Whitson -- The gendered construction of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act / Barbara Sparks -- Living in the feudalism of adult basic and literacy education : can we negotiate a literacy democracy? / B. Allan Quigley -- Political hotbeds : professional organizations as policymakers / Phyllis M. Cunningham -- Professionalization : a politics of identity / Arthur L. Wilson -- The political landscape of adult education : from the personal to political and back again / Catherine A. Hansman |
Summary |
"The political landscape of adult education is a rough terrain, made more so by the decisions and issues in adult education practice that are inherently political. Adult educators often grapple with but do not necessarily give voice to the range of political issues and power struggles that frame practice. In recognition of the reality that adult educators interact among competing interests and power in their day to day practice, this volume aims to make more visable what is known but not discussed: the politics of the work of adult education. Grounded in both theory and practice, this volume identifies key political issues within adult education and suggests strategies for reflection and action. The chapters address the examination and negotiation of the political aspects of higher education, adult educators in K-12-focussed colleges of education, literacy education, social welfare reform, professional organizations, and identity of the field. This volume will aid adult educators in reflecting on and sharing the political challenges they confront in their everyday practice of adult education." |
Notes |
"Fall 2001." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Available also in microform in CIS US congressional committee hearings, accession number (87)H1844-2 |
Subject |
Continuing education -- Political aspects.
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Adult education -- Political aspects.
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Continuing education.
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Adult education.
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Author |
Sissel, Peggy A.
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Hansman, Catherine A.
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LC no. |
61061694 |
ISSN |
1052-2891 |
ISBN |
0787957755 paperback |
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