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McLean, Scott; Dixit, Jaya – Canadian Journal of Education, 2018
The concept of identity has become prominent in the study of Canadian education. We further the understanding of identity by examining the ways through which adults present themselves as subjects in learning processes. We recruited 134 adults who had recently read self-help books pertaining to health, careers, or relationships, and conducted…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Identification (Psychology), Adults, Adult Learning
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McLean, Scott; Vermeylen, Laurie – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2014
Through presenting empirical research exploring the connections between popular culture and informal learning, we argue that, as predicted by concepts such as self-directed learning and transformational learning, the experience of transition has a meaningful impact on adult learning. Specifically, transitions encourage adults to engage in learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Learning, Interviews, Qualitative Research
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Tandon, Rajesh – Convergence, 2000
Five case studies of individual and collective learning projects in India demonstrate that (1) the impetus for civic action arises from local conditions; (2) transformative action requires sustained adult learning; and (3) civil society is a complex concept reflecting diverse priorities and perspectives. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Community Action, Entrepreneurship, Females
Kearns, Peter – 2002
A study examined key dimensions of the pattern of learning and enterprise culture change relating to provision of training and learning services for small businesses in Australia. Barriers to training were both demand- and supply-side factors. Research showed the significance of informal learning that occurs in workplaces of small firms but was…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Benchmarking