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ERIC Number: EJ664052
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-2891
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A Critical Theory Perspective on Accelerated Learning.
Brookfield, Stephen D.
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n97 p73-82 Spr 2003
Critically analyzes accelerated learning using concepts from Herbert Marcuse (rebellious subjectivity) and Erich Fromm (automaton conformity). Concludes that, by providing distance and separation, accelerated learning has more potential to stimulate critical autonomous thought. (SK)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Adult Education, Adult Students, Conformity, Critical Theory, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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