Research Handbook on Adult Learning and Education
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Edited by Nalita James, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Warwick, Kevin Orr, Visiting Professor, Huddersfield Centre for Research in Education and Society, University of Huddersfield and Sharon Clancy, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottingham, UK<i>‘This is a fascinating and rich volume. Its chapters explore too-often-ignored perspectives on, and areas of, adult education, from spirituality to visual arts, and from refugees to homelessness. They bring out the potentially paradigm-shifting role adult learning and education can have as a catalyst in society, politics and people’s lives.’</i>
- John Holford, University of Nottingham, UK,
<i>‘The </i>Research Handbook on Adult Learning and Education<i> is a rich resource for thinking and acting critically and differently. It offers a fresh, radical and important addition to existing literature in the field. Do read it, share with others and weave together theory and practice to foster and build resources for hope.’</i>
- Iain Jones, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK,
<i>‘Based on critical dialogues around the many facets of adults’ learning experiences, this book unconventionally highlights ways to rethink emancipatory adult education in the contemporary world. Professionals engaged with adults’ education and learning in various settings should read this book. They will find countless sources of inspiration to make education accessible and empowering for all.’</i>
- Marcella Milana, University of Verona, Italy,
Adopting a non-traditional discourse approach, international practitioners and scholars collaboratively analyse relevant issues within the field, such as adult education for indigenous people, pedagogy, inclusion and the history of lifelong learning. They critically examine the global status quo of adult learning, reflecting on the purpose of education as well as the tensions that can arise in different contexts. Chapters present original research paired with empirical accounts of teaching initiatives from the Global North and South. Incorporating a range of theoretical and empirical perspectives, the Research Handbook engages with the diversity of adult learning and education, both formal and informal.
The Research Handbook on Adult Learning and Education is a thought-provoking read for students and scholars of education, university management, education policy, curriculum and pedagogy. Its practical and inspiring insights also make it a crucial resource for adult learning practitioners and policymakers.