ISSN:1939-4225    

DOI:10.1002/nha3.10060

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

From 1932 until 1961, the Highlander Folk School conducted informal adult education programs focused on the southern labor movement, citizenship, and civil rights. Beginning in 1935 until her death in 1956, Zilphia Horton, first wife of Highlander's founder Myles Horton, enhanced the cultural pluralism of the school by developing a curriculum which incorporated and elevated the importance of folk music, dance, and drama. This paper discusses the life and contributions of Zilphia Horton, Highlander's “singing heart,” and addresses the role of music in particular, and the arts in general, at Highlander. Two frequently neglected areas of adult education history (women and culture) are highlighted by examining Zilphia Horton's presence at Highlan

ISSN:1939-4225    

DOI:10.1002/nha3.10061

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Professors of adult education encounter hostility and opposition from some practicing adult educators who believe that since “truth” has been discovered regarding a number of politically sensitive issues, professors ought only deliver the “politically correct” version of the “truth”. Further, the editors of the ADULT EDUCATION QUARTERLY are confronted by individuals filled with “righteous indignation” regarding the practice of allowing any males to act as referees for manuscripts submitted by feminists who use a variety of non‐traditional research and reporting styles. This article addresses the steps professors might take to deal with the challenge of political correctness claims and the perceptions o

ISSN:1939-4225    

DOI:10.1002/nha3.10062

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY