Foundations of adult education in Africa /
This publication provides a historical perspective on the current educational context. It discusses the impact of the colonial past and the changing practices of the present, highlighting as it does the key concepts, information and principles in the African context. The book touches on such issues...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cape Town : Hamburg :
Pearson Education ; Unesco Institute for Education,
2005.
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| Series: | African perspectives on adult learning.
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| Online Access: | View detailed table of contents online |
| Summary: | This publication provides a historical perspective on the current educational context. It discusses the impact of the colonial past and the changing practices of the present, highlighting as it does the key concepts, information and principles in the African context. The book touches on such issues as the history of adult education in Africa, philosophy and adult education, socio-cultural, political and economic environments, opportunities and access for adult learners, gender and development in adult education, and adult education as a developing profession. It further considers the impact of information and communication technology and globalization on the policies and structures of lifelong learning.--Publisher's description. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xviii, 182 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Bibliography: pages 164-175. |
| ISBN: | 9282011216 (pbk.) 9789282011218 (pbk.) |