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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Kreber, Carolin – Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 2010
Synthesising Martha Nussbaum's study of the emotions and the capabilities approach to human development with Charles Taylor's claim that authentic identities ought to be constructed dialogically against "horizons of significance," the author identifies critical features of authenticity that are then applied to the context of adult educators,…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Adjustment (to Environment), Philosophy, Educational Theories
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Kreber, Carolin; Klampfleitner, Monika; McCune, Velda; Bayne, Sian; Knottenbelt, Miesbeth – Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 2007
"Authenticity in teaching" has been recognized as an important yet under-researched phenomenon. To gain greater insight into the meaning of authenticity in teaching in adult and higher education settings, the authors delved into some of the philosophical and educational literature on authenticity, giving particular attention, but not confining…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Behavior, Higher Education, Adult Education