Adult Learning, Citizenship and Community Voices: Exploring and Learning from Community-Based Practice

by Pam Coare

This topical book examines the connections between theory and practice in citizenship learning. Focusing on the experiences and views of a range of citizens, many on the margins of society, the contributors explore the significance and impact of particular forms of educational policies and provision in peoples' lives and the role adult learning can play in the development of citizenship.
Organised into three sections, the book provides a theoretical overview and a framework for understanding the links between learning and citizenship. This is followed by an exploration of the voices of different citizens as they seek to develop their lives and learning. The final section brings together theory and practice and identifies ten 'Propositions for Practice' in developing adult learning for citizenship, primarily in community contexts.

248 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 26, 2003

Reviews

[Mi arma · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Liberal adult educators have tended to indulge in over-optimistic readings of the micro-macro societal relationship and wishful thinking about the role of education in changing society, a stance which, in effect, has served mainly to support the socio-economic and political status quo." (11)

"such an overtly political approach to education" (14)

"At its best, a community-based curriculum can take account of local inequalities, celebrate cultural differences, initiate new participatory educational processes and develop a dialogue and educational way forward with a variety of learner-citizens in a community context" (17)