Author: Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This history of the adult education movement is liberally seasoned with footnotes and bibliographical references which can lead to other sources for further study, if desired. The book gives an insight into the role of adult education in shaping our national culture.
A History of the Adult Education Movement in the United States
Author: Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This history of the adult education movement is liberally seasoned with footnotes and bibliographical references which can lead to other sources for further study, if desired. The book gives an insight into the role of adult education in shaping our national culture.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This history of the adult education movement is liberally seasoned with footnotes and bibliographical references which can lead to other sources for further study, if desired. The book gives an insight into the role of adult education in shaping our national culture.
A history of the adult education movement in the UnitedStates
Author: Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Towards a History of Adult Education in America
Author: Harold W. Stubblefield
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429781520
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Originally published in 1988 this book examines the work of the first generation adult education theorists and the traditions that their work helped establish. They debated the issues, aims and content of adult education programmes and began to explore the often difficult relationship between social expectations and the potential of education. As well as providing an authoritative history during a period of rapid social change in America, the book confirms that many of the preoccupations of the early thinkers have continued relevance today.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429781520
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Originally published in 1988 this book examines the work of the first generation adult education theorists and the traditions that their work helped establish. They debated the issues, aims and content of adult education programmes and began to explore the often difficult relationship between social expectations and the potential of education. As well as providing an authoritative history during a period of rapid social change in America, the book confirms that many of the preoccupations of the early thinkers have continued relevance today.
Adult Education in the American Experience
Author: Harold W. Stubblefield
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
From the earliest contributions of Native Americans in the colonial period to the workforce preparation crisis in the 1980s, this book explores the patterns, themes, and changing ideologies of learning and education in adulthood.Harold W. Stubblefield and Patrick Keane detail the broad context of adult learning and its relationship to social, economic, and political movements throughout American history. Giving special attention to issues of race, ethnicity, class, religion, and gAnder, the authors examine the institutions, agencies, and programs that have disseminated knowledge and culture to adults. They describe the ideology of self-improvement and the role of adult education in the struggle against social injustice, economic powerlessness, and segregation. And they show the alternative educational systems--including women's organizations, self-help efforts of African Americans, and education programs created by industrial workers and farmers--created to address interests ignored by the larger society.From the earliest contributions of Native Americans in the colonial period to the workforce preparation crisis in the 1980s, Adult Education in the American Experience explores the patterns, themes, and changing ideologies of learning and education in adulthood.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
From the earliest contributions of Native Americans in the colonial period to the workforce preparation crisis in the 1980s, this book explores the patterns, themes, and changing ideologies of learning and education in adulthood.Harold W. Stubblefield and Patrick Keane detail the broad context of adult learning and its relationship to social, economic, and political movements throughout American history. Giving special attention to issues of race, ethnicity, class, religion, and gAnder, the authors examine the institutions, agencies, and programs that have disseminated knowledge and culture to adults. They describe the ideology of self-improvement and the role of adult education in the struggle against social injustice, economic powerlessness, and segregation. And they show the alternative educational systems--including women's organizations, self-help efforts of African Americans, and education programs created by industrial workers and farmers--created to address interests ignored by the larger society.From the earliest contributions of Native Americans in the colonial period to the workforce preparation crisis in the 1980s, Adult Education in the American Experience explores the patterns, themes, and changing ideologies of learning and education in adulthood.
The Adult Education Movement in the United States
Author: Malcolm S. Knowles
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An Historical Analysis of the Development of Thinking in the Principal Writings of Malcolm Knowles
Author: George William Henry
Publisher: George Henry
ISBN: 1109526024
Category : Adult education
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Publisher: George Henry
ISBN: 1109526024
Category : Adult education
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
A History of the Adult School Movement
Author: John Wilhelm Rowntree
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adult education
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adult education
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
A History of the Adult School Movement
Author: John Wilhelm Rowntree
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020866821
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
John Wilhelm Rowntree's 'A History of the Adult School Movement' is a seminal work on the educational and social reform movement that aimed to provide education to working class adults in England during the 19th century. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, social reform, and the Quaker movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020866821
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
John Wilhelm Rowntree's 'A History of the Adult School Movement' is a seminal work on the educational and social reform movement that aimed to provide education to working class adults in England during the 19th century. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, social reform, and the Quaker movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Learning and Living 1790-1960
Author: J F C Harrison
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135031215
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Originally published in 1961, the book charts the dynamics of successive phases of the adult education movement and shows the social origin and development of the ideas and attitudes of those involved with it.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135031215
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Originally published in 1961, the book charts the dynamics of successive phases of the adult education movement and shows the social origin and development of the ideas and attitudes of those involved with it.
Social Movements, Civil Society, and Radical Adult Education
Author: John D. Holst
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This text analyses the history of social movement & civil society theory within radical adult education & the Left. It argues that Gramasci did not advocate building civil society but proletarian hegemony.
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This text analyses the history of social movement & civil society theory within radical adult education & the Left. It argues that Gramasci did not advocate building civil society but proletarian hegemony.