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Understanding Participation in Learning for Non-traditional Adult Learners: learning careers and the construction of learning identities.
- Source :
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British Journal of Sociology of Education . Feb2003, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p55-67. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Concepts of learner identities and learning careers have recently acquired popularity as ways of analysing participation in learning among young adults. They paper presents a conceptual challenge to unilinear approaches to the concept of learning careers. It draws on empirical data ,gathered during a study of new entrants to Scottish further education colleges, and illustrates the analysis through two biographical studies. It argues that learner identities can be fragile, contingent and vulnerable to external changes, and indeed can incorporate elements of hostility to education, as well as a degree of denial of responsibility even on the part enthusiastic learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ADULT learning
*ADULT students
*EDUCATIONAL sociology
*LEARNING ability
*EDUCATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01425692
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Sociology of Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8970698
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01425690301907