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ERIC Number: EJ529926
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-4805
Transformative Adult Education in an Age of Globalization: A Gramscian-Freirean Synthesis and Beyond.
Mayo, Peter
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v42 n2 p148-60 Jun 1996
Explores elements for a theoretical framework for radical adult education, based primarily on ideas of Gramsci and Freire. Discusses commitment of adult educators to social transformation, consciousness raising related to power relations and global capitalism, emancipatory adult education as part of social movements, role of the adult educator, inclusive cultural studies, and awareness of history. Contains 61 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Education, Consciousness Raising, Consciousness Raising, Critical Theory, Critical Theory, Educational Theories, Historical Interpretation, Social Action
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Cultural Studies; Freire (Paulo); Global Economy; Gramsci (Antonio); Hegemony; Radicalism; Social Movements; Transformative Education
Note: Based on a paper presented at a University of Alberta conference (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, September 1995). Theme issue title: "Education and Development: Past Lessons, Present Crises, Future Possibilities."