The Meaning of Adult Education: The Contemporary Relevance of Eduard Lindeman.

Brookfield, Stephen

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Meaning of Adult Education: The Contemporary Relevance of Eduard Lindeman.

Brookfield, Stephen

Teachers College Record, v85 n3 p513-24 Spr 1984

Eduard Lindeman's book, "The Meaning of Adult Education," and its continued importance in higher education is discussed. Lindeman's thoughts on adult education and its social function and aesthetic relevance are explored. The use of discussion groups as a method of educational discourse is advocated. (DF)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Aesthetic Values, Discussion Groups, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Lifelong Learning, Social Environment

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Language: English

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