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Author: 江西省档案馆，中央江西省委党校党史教研室编

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Adult Education in Neoliberal Times : Policies, Philosophies and Professionalism /

This book explores the realities of adult education practice in the current political and economic climate. With a particular focus on examining the effect of the multitude of changes in policy and philosophy over the past 30 years, the book explores how the values and career expectations of adult e...

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Main Authors: Bowl, Marion
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink Online service
Published: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Education
Educational policy
ducation and state
Educational sociology
Education > Philosophy
Lifelong learning
Adult education
Education and sociology
Sociology, Educational
Lifelong Learning/Adult Education
Educational Policy and Politics
Educational Philosophy
Professional & Vocational Education
Sociology of Education
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50883-2
Summary: This book explores the realities of adult education practice in the current political and economic climate. With a particular focus on examining the effect of the multitude of changes in policy and philosophy over the past 30 years, the book explores how the values and career expectations of adult educators have been affected, and considers the implications for adult education as a field of professional practice. As well as exploring the broader international picture, the book draws on the findings of recent research into adult and community education practitioners perspectives in two case s
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (XI, 200 pages) : illustrations
ISBN: 9783319508832
Index Number: LC5201
CLC: G72
Contents: PART I. Historical and Political Contexts for Adult Education -- Chapter 1. From Adult Education to Lifelong Learning: A Changing Global Landscape -- Chapter 2. England and New Zealand: Two National Contexts for Adult Education -- Chapter 3. Professionalism, Professionalisation and Continuing Professional Development in the Adult Education Arena. PART II. Adult Educators' Working Lives Researched -- Chapter 4. Researching Perspectives on Adult Education Policy and Practice -- Chapter 5. A Non-Career : Occupational Identities and Career Trajectories -- Adult Educator Philosophies and Values -

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