Addressing the Spiritual Dimensions of Adult Learning: What Educators Can Do: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education (J-B ACE Single Issue . . . Adult & Continuing Education)

ISBN 10: 0787953644 / ISBN 13: 9780787953645

Published by John Wiley &Sons, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Addressing the Spiritual Dimensions of Adult Learning: What Educators Can Do: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education (J-B ACE Single Issue . . . Adult & Continuing Education)
• Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787953644
• ISBN 13: 9780787953645
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

In this issue, the authors argue that adult educators must find ways to add a spiritual dimension to their practice if they are to take a truly comprehensive approach to adult education, one that meets all of adult learners needs. They show how an integral part of adult education is helping learners discover a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives, a feeling of connection with something larger than themselves. The contributors discuss how mentoring, self-directed learning, and dialogue can be used to promote spiritual development, and advocate the learning covenant as a way of formalizing the sanctity of the bond between learners and educators. They draw on examples from settings as varied as continuing professional education, community development, and health education to show how a spiritual dimension has been successfully integrated into adult education programs. This is the 85th issue of the quarterly journal New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education.

About the Author

LEONA M. ENGLISH is assistant professor of adult education at Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. MARIE A. GILLEN is professor of adult education at Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia.