Power in practice
Subtitle: adult education and the struggle for knowledge and power in society
By: [edited by] Ronald M. Cervero, Arthur L. Wilson, and associates ; foreword by Michael W. Apple
Contributors: Wilson, Arthur L., 1950-
Edition: 1st ed
Series: Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2000
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 303
Subjects: Adult education -- Social aspects; Adult education and state; Educational equalization; Cervero, Ronald M
Description: Adult educators know that they can no longer focus solely on the needs of learners without responsibly addressing the political and ethical consequences of their work. Power in Practice examines how certain adult education programs, practices, and policies can become a subtle part of power relationships in wider society. It provides a rich array of real-world cases that highlight the pivotal role of adult educators as 'knowledge and power brokers' in the conflict between learners and the social forces surrounding them. The authors discuss how to teach responsibly, develop effective adult education programs, and provide exemplary leadership in complex political contexts, including the workplace and higher education.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes