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Adult education as a means of democratization
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Abstract Recent international trends in Adult Education (AE) mirror the diverse realities this field is experiencing around the world. This article discusses the trend towards democratization through a revision of existing knowledge in three main domains: theory, research, and practice. First, a theoretical... view more
Recent international trends in Adult Education (AE) mirror the diverse realities this field is experiencing around the world. This article discusses the trend towards democratization through a revision of existing knowledge in three main domains: theory, research, and practice. First, a theoretical framework of democratization as applied in AE will be outlined. Second, recent research developments will be reviewed as they inform the process of democratization through Adult Education which is occurring in different contexts. Third, an analysis of a specific process of democratization in the AE practice will be carried out, based on the situation in Spain.... view less
Keywords
further education; adult education; democratization; research; Spain
Classification
Vocational Training, Adult Education
Research, Research Organization
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 18-27
Journal
REPORT - Zeitschrift für Weiterbildungsforschung, 31 (2008) 2
Issue topic
Trends in adult and continuing education in Europe
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3278/REP0802W018
ISSN
0177-4166
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed