ISSN:1939-4225    

DOI:10.1002/nha3.10006

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1988

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The question of whether or not women's concerns are being adequately addressed and incorporated into planning and materials for newly literate women is discussed within the framework of the Tanzanian national literacy campaign, a movement which has been a model for nations interested in using adult education as a basis for political, social, and economic development. The important role of women in development and the connection between education and development are well recognized, yet women continue to have a higher rate of illiteracy than men. Using first‐hand experience in producing literacy materials as well as reviewing the literature, the author finds that women, due to unequal division of labor, have less time than men to participate in literacy efforts. Most of the curricula are designed to maintain women's traditional, subservient roles. Many textbooks and popular literature contain gender biases and sex stereotyping, both of which hinder self‐growth and independence. Recommendations include reorienting teaching materials to promote change through joint decision making, assisting women to develop income generation skills, and focusing on the development of leadership skills and higher self‐e

ISSN:1939-4225    

DOI:10.1002/nha3.10007

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1988

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Before research agendas again deal with the question of how the physical attributes of a place impact on adult learning, we must consider some very basic, yet important, questions. This article urges the reader to think about the physical environment as one of many controllable conditions of learning. The author offers a conception of the physical environment as not only a stimulus evoking a response but also as a function of human intent, control, and structure. The purpose of the article is to encourage adult educators to ask appropriate questions about the physical learning environment and to develop increased environmental awareness.

ISSN:1939-4225    

DOI:10.1002/nha3.10008

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1988

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Chaos theory is providing us with new images of the world. The new science of Chaos or Nonlinear Dynamics examines patterns of complex and simple systems. Two principles emerging from the science of Chaos are sensitive dependence on initial condition and self‐similarity as symmetry across scale. These principles form viable metaphors for the field of adult education. Sensitive dependence on initial condition, for example, could alert us, in planning our programs, to small changes in the process which can magnify into very large changes. Self‐similarity as symmetry across scale might provide us with organizing guidelines for educational curriculum. Learning patterns within learning patterns within learning patterns may be formed. Chaos theory, then, can offer adult education rich metaphors through which to examine, in new ways, what it is do

ISSN:1939-4225    

DOI:10.1002/nha3.10009

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1988

数据来源: WILEY