Ajay Kumar Philosophical Background of Adult and Lifelong Learning

After going through Unit 3, it is expected that learners will be able to Understand (adult) educational theories and practices in different contexts, Apply creatively their understanding of (adult) educational practices to support the empowerment of group of adult learners – linguistically, socially, economically, culturally and politically, and Understand the role of adult education in social movements, community development and mobilization. After Unit 1 about global, regional and national scenario on literacy and reading Unit 2 about international and national policy discourse, Unit 3 introduces PALDIN learners to an understanding of educational problems and issues in a broader framework. This exposure would make it easier for them to conceptualize educational theories and ideas of some of the great thinkers. In addition, it would enable them to interpret research data and findings as applicable to their professional work in adult learning. The contents of Unit 3 and Unit 4 provide PALDIN learners an opportunity not only to critically analyze educational theories and apply them in real life contexts, to be able to identify the nature of educational phenomena and but also relate them, their application and development in adult education.