Adult Education in Changing Times

This insightful book explores adult learning at the intersection of a rapidly changing world of work and society, and the personal, lived experiences of individuals navigating these shifts. It illuminates the social dimensions of adult learning in the contemporary era, highlighting the challenges an...

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description This insightful book explores adult learning at the intersection of a rapidly changing world of work and society, and the personal, lived experiences of individuals navigating these shifts. It illuminates the social dimensions of adult learning in the contemporary era, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of being able to thrive in times of change. Each carefully curated chapter presents theoretical insights, empirical findings, and diverse perspectives on adult development across the life course, drawing from historical, cultural, and social contexts to enrich the discourse. Throughout, the authors explore the concept of “liquid modernity” as a lens to understand the complexities of learning and work, presenting innovative frameworks to rethink and redefine these interconnected dynamics. They challenge traditional assumptions about lifelong education and invite readers to see learning differently than it was understood in more predictable times. By focusing on the dynamic interplay between social contexts, life events, and lived experiences, the book provides a nuanced understanding of adult learning as a process shaped by the evolving demands of work and society. This book is an essential resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers, as well as anyone who supports adult learners. Offering profound insights into the ways adults navigate learning, work, and life transitions, it outlines a way to allow adults to flourish in an ever-changing world.
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spelling doab-20.500.12854ir-1729032026-03-01T05:01:13Z Adult Education in Changing Times Bernhard, Michael Billett, Stephen Hof, Christiane Kraus, Katrin Marsick, Victoria J. Sawchuk, Peter H. Adult development theory Workplace digitalisation Transformative learning Migration and education Psycho-societal analysis Labour market transitions Learning in liquid modernity thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNP Adult education, continuous learning thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNM Higher education, tertiary education::JNMT Teacher training This insightful book explores adult learning at the intersection of a rapidly changing world of work and society, and the personal, lived experiences of individuals navigating these shifts. It illuminates the social dimensions of adult learning in the contemporary era, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of being able to thrive in times of change. Each carefully curated chapter presents theoretical insights, empirical findings, and diverse perspectives on adult development across the life course, drawing from historical, cultural, and social contexts to enrich the discourse. Throughout, the authors explore the concept of “liquid modernity” as a lens to understand the complexities of learning and work, presenting innovative frameworks to rethink and redefine these interconnected dynamics. They challenge traditional assumptions about lifelong education and invite readers to see learning differently than it was understood in more predictable times. By focusing on the dynamic interplay between social contexts, life events, and lived experiences, the book provides a nuanced understanding of adult learning as a process shaped by the evolving demands of work and society. This book is an essential resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers, as well as anyone who supports adult learners. Offering profound insights into the ways adults navigate learning, work, and life transitions, it outlines a way to allow adults to flourish in an ever-changing world. 2026-03-01T05:01:07Z 2026-03-01T05:01:07Z 2026-02-28T20:22:47Z 2026 book https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/110334 9781040542828 9781003584384 9781040644591 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/172903 eng open access Taylor & Francis Routledge 10.4324/9781003584384 10.4324/9781003584384 fa69b019-f4ee-4979-8d42-c6b6c476b5f0 9781040542828 9781003584384 9781040644591 Routledge 308 Oxford open access
spellingShingle Adult development theory
Workplace digitalisation
Transformative learning
Migration and education
Psycho-societal analysis
Labour market transitions
Learning in liquid modernity
thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNP Adult education, continuous learning
thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNM Higher education, tertiary education::JNMT Teacher training
Adult Education in Changing Times
title Adult Education in Changing Times
title_full Adult Education in Changing Times
title_fullStr Adult Education in Changing Times
title_full_unstemmed Adult Education in Changing Times
title_short Adult Education in Changing Times
title_sort adult education in changing times
topic Adult development theory
Workplace digitalisation
Transformative learning
Migration and education
Psycho-societal analysis
Labour market transitions
Learning in liquid modernity
thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNP Adult education, continuous learning
thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNM Higher education, tertiary education::JNMT Teacher training
topic_facet Adult development theory
Workplace digitalisation
Transformative learning
Migration and education
Psycho-societal analysis
Labour market transitions
Learning in liquid modernity
thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNP Adult education, continuous learning
thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences::JN Education::JNM Higher education, tertiary education::JNMT Teacher training
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