Adult education as empowerment : re-imagining lifelong learning through the capability approach, recognition theory and common goods perspective

This book re-imagines the essence and role of adult education at both the individual and societal levels. It provides arguments for understanding adult education as a process of agency and empowerment, which has not only instrumental but intrinsic and transformative roles to play. This book brings t...

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Main Author Boyadjieva, Pepka
Other Authors Ilieva-Trichkova, Petya
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer, 2021.
SeriesPalgrave studies in adult education and lifelong learning.
Subjects
Adult education.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783030671365
9783030671358
Physical Description1 online zdroj (354 stran).

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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction: The Feasibility Of Re-Imagining Adult Education As Empowerment
  • 2.The Lifelong Learning Hybrid
  • 3. The Heuristic Potential Of The Capability Approach In Studying (Adult) Education
  • 4. Adult Education As An Agency And Empowerment Process
  • 5. The Social Embeddedness Of The Capability To Participate In Adult Education
  • 6. Lifelong Striving For Recognition: A Recognition Perspective Towards Adult Education
  • 7. Towards A Holistic Understanding Of The Missions And Roles Of Adult Education
  • 8. Equity For Whom, To What And Where: The Multi-Dimensional Character Of Social Justice In Adult Education
  • 9. Fragile Sociality: Inequalities In Access To Adult Education And Social Trust
  • 10. Irreducibly Social: Rethinking Adult Education As A Common Good
  • 11. Conclusion: Adult Education As An Instrument For Empowerment Or Social Control?
  • 12 Methodological Note: Pros And Cons Of Large-Scale International Surveys.

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