Full Description
The Changing Landscape of Adult Education offers a comprehensive analysis of the field of adult education, tracing its evolution since the 1950s. A variety of social, political, funding, economic, and technological forces have shaped the trajectory of adult education. Spanning its historical roots in social justice movements to its contemporary focus on workforce development and market-driven outcomes, this book offers a detailed exploration of the shifting priorities within adult education across decades. Chapters delve into the core aspects of adult education, including its definitions, types, and providers, as well as its intersection with various social sectors and organizations, guiding readers through the complex field of adult education. Key themes include the rise of technology, the fragmentation of funding sources, the growing professionalization of the field, and the tension between economic imperatives and social equity.
This resource provides critical insights for policymakers, practitioners, graduate students, and researchers looking to understand the complexities of adult education, its historical development, and its future directions. Its unique synthesis of historical development, policy analysis, and future projections makes it an indispensable resource for those interested in understanding the nature and development of adult education.
Contents
1. Review of the Field of Adult Education 2. History of Adult Education in the United States: 1950s-2000s 3. The Shifting Priorities of Adult Education 4. Influence of Technology on Adult Education 5. The Evolution of Funding for Adult Education 6. Influential Factors in Adult Education Funding 7. Influence of Politics and Power on Adult Education 8. Ambiguous Field of Adult Education 9. Large Boundaries of Adult Education 10. Decline of the Adult Education Graduate Program 11. Changing Landscape of Adult Education Sine 1950s 12. Nature and Evolution of Adult Education 13. The Future of Adult Education
