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Adult Education and Learning Theories
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Abstract Adult education first started at the beginning of the 20th century when it became mandatory to improve the educational level of the adult trainees and also to train them professionally, culturally and socially (Kokkos, 2005). Especially during the last decades, globalization along with the technolog... view more
Adult education first started at the beginning of the 20th century when it became mandatory to improve the educational level of the adult trainees and also to train them professionally, culturally and socially (Kokkos, 2005). Especially during the last decades, globalization along with the technological advancements, demands continuous education and training due to the high competition and to the need to improve the economy. Besides that, social reasons urge adult education such as sudden social changes in our contemporary society (migration for financial reasons, social exclusion as a result of unemployment, etc). The adults have unique features and needs which make Adult Education an independent scientific field.... view less
Keywords
adult education; apprentice; adult; level of education; illiteracy; zweiter Bildungsweg; lifelong learning; Greece; learning theory
Classification
Vocational Training, Adult Education
Free Keywords
Behaviorism; Constructivism; Sociocultural Theories
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 34-38
Journal
International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences (2015) 60
ISSN
2300-2697
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed