Teaching adult education history in a time of uncertainty and hope

Publisher:
Adult Learning Australia
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2010, 50 (3), pp. 497 - 517
Issue Date:
2010-01
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Adult educations continuing purpose has been questioned by writers for over twenty years and today the re-organisation and closure of some University departments brings this issue to the fore. This paper takes up the theme of really useful knowledge in a changing world from the standpoint of teaching adult education history to graduate students. Many enter their new field of practice unaware of the specific social contexts of the foundations of adult education in different places, or the genealogy of its current manifestations. Examining these different contexts, traditions, practices and practitioners can enable students to better locate themselves, connect with different traditions, understand the past and position themselves for their future.
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