Examining Adult Learning Through the Lens of Culture: A U.S. Perspective
This paper examines adult learning within United States based journals through the lens of culture. Four thematic areas from the literature are highlighted. These themes include: critically examining one's own and others' cultural stories; utilizing sociocultural approaches to facilitate o...
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Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika,
2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | This paper examines adult learning within United States based journals through the lens of culture. Four thematic areas from the literature are highlighted. These themes include: critically examining one's own and others' cultural stories; utilizing sociocultural approaches to facilitate or guide adult learning; developing and maintaining dialog; and incorporating strategies to improve people's cultural awareness and competency. Implications for practice are addressed throughout. A concluding discussion suggests areas for future research. |
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| Item Description: | 1429-186X 2391-7571 10.12775/RA.2014.009 |