Penn State

Consortium forSocial Movements and Education
Research and Practice

The contribution of critical theory to our understanding of adult learning

The contribution of critical theory to our understanding of adult learning

Michael Welton
1993
1993

Abstract

Jürgen Habermas's works help us to think imaginatively about knowledge, learnining, and the human condition. Many adult educators draw on his ideas to provide them with and ideal standard for their education practice and a deep understanding of the cardinal purpose of the adult education vocation.

Abstract

Jürgen Habermas's works help us to think imaginatively about knowledge, learnining, and the human condition. Many adult educators draw on his ideas to provide them with and ideal standard for their education practice and a deep understanding of the cardinal purpose of the adult education vocation.

Social Movements

Keywords

Educator, Informal Learning, Knowledge Production

Theme

Popular Education; Adult Education; and Social Movement Learning