A Possible Selves Perspective on Transitional Learning

The premise of this paper is that the possible selves construct offers a useful perspective for understanding adaptability, change, and transitional learning across the life span. Possible selves and transitional learning are outlined. Elements of a possible selves perspective on transitional learning are presented

Narrative Learning in the Adult Classroom

Narrative is a fundamentally human way of making meaning. In this study we explore how narrative can be used to foster learning in higher education and how it provides a way to conceptualize the learning process itself. To do this we examine the use of autobiographical learning portfolios in a nontraditional undergraduate program and the use of learning journals in a graduate course in adult education

Digital Storytelling in Adult Education: Toward a Conceptual Framework

Interest in digital storytelling in a multitude of settings has burgeoned in recent years. Although digital storytelling is not new in the world of educational technology, so far it has received little attention in the literature of adult learning. Our aim in this paper is to explore elements of a conceptual framework for the use of digital storytelling in adult education

Adult Development: Capturing New Ways of Thinking About the Life Course

We outline first a brief overview of a four-fold typology of developmental theory (biological, psychological, sociocultural an integrative models). We then discuss work that illustrates two of these frames: the sociocultural, which includes racial and ethnic, and relational aspects of development; and the integrative, focusing on time, development as narrative, and spiritual development. We close with a commentary on the current developmental literature and how this literature challenges our practice as adult educators

New directions for adult and continuing education

Publ. comme no 114, summer 2007 de la revue New directions for adult and continuing educationIndexBibliogr. à la fin des texte

New directions for adult and continuing education

Publ. comme no 126, summer 2010 de la revue New directions for adult and continuing educationIndex.Comprend des réf. bibliogr