Adult as a learner: one set of Theories, or particular Theorist
Written Assignment
If We Knew Then What We Know Now.-
It is unlikely that you were familiar with all of the theorists presented in this module before you started this course- Which one set of theories, or particular theorist, was new to you? Summarize the key elements of her or his point of view.
Explain how exposure to this theory or theorist has changed your ways or thinking or knowing by giving an example of your learning which now seems different-To the best of you knowledge, will your actions and behavior be any different as a result of this exposure? Or not?
Explain how it might generalize to other experiences, or, alternatively, just become an interesting footnote-
Be sure to cite your sources carefully, and in APA style-SOURCES: Online Reading Selections: Vase of fresh flowers
Jensen, Walter. Defining the Critical Theory. Application of the Critical Theory.
Created May 1997-
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6375?opendocument
Taking it to practice: Building a critical postmodern theory of adult learning community. 1997 AERC Proceedings- Adult
Education Research Center
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6380?opendocument
Post-modernism and Post-modernity: The Encyclopedia of Informal Education
Page upon page of print has been devoted to the post-modernism- But what actually is it, and what implications does it
have for informal educators?
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6379?opendocument
Postmodernism and Adult Education: Trends and Issues Alert
Written in 1997
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6378?opendocument
Postmodernism: Yes, No, or Maybe?- Myths and Realities Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education
(ACVE) http://empire1-esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6382?opendocument
bell hooks on Education- The Encyclopedia of Informal Education
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6377?opendocument
Jack Mezirow. Transformation Theory – Postmodern Issues- 1999 AERC Proceedings- AERC 2000 Adult Education
Research Conference
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6372?opendocument
bell hooks- Excerpts from Teaching to Transgress (New York: Routledge, 1994)
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6376?opendocument
Gilligan’s In a Different Voice-
From A Student Handbook for Introduction to psychology in “Great Books” format- Includes study questions-
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6386?opendocument
Women and Adult Education: A Postmodern Perspective
Chapter from Foundations of Adult Education in Canada published in 1997-
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6383?opendocument
The Politics of Transforrnative Feminist Adult Education:Multi-centred Creation of New Meanings and New Realities-
AERC 2000 Adult Education Research Conference- University of British Columbia-
http://empire1 -esc-edu/library/intresourcesv2-nsf/bykeyredirect/6381?opendocument
