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Jin, Jin; Ball, Stephen J. – Critical Studies in Education, 2021
Some authors argue that access to elite universities can bring about a 'habitus transformation' for working-class students, however in this paper, based on a three-year life history study, it is suggested that the transformative effects of the elite university experience come about in relation to and constrained by the working-class habitus.…
Descriptors: Social Capital, Cultural Capital, Working Class, Selective Admission
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von Kotze, Astrid; Walters, Shirley; Luckett, Thembi – Studies in the Education of Adults, 2016
This article addresses the tensions and contradictions of applying a popular education approach in the current context of South Africa. It draws upon data from an 18-month research project exploring the traditions of popular education. It presents an extended discussion on the meanings of popular education, and their varied implications for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Popular Education, Educational Practices, Role of Education
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Avoseh, Mejai B. M., Ed. – Commission for International Adult Education, 2018
These "Proceedings" derived from the Commission for International Adult Education's (CIAE) 2018 International Pre-Conference. They contain 23 papers from 32 authors. Eight of the lead authors are graduate students -- four are rounding up their Master's degrees while four are on their doctoral programs. The rest are a mix of seasoned and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Role of Education, Innovation, Technology Uses in Education