Non-Western perspectives on learning and knowing

Author: Merriam, Sharan B.; Kim, Young Sek

Abstract:

Indigenous knowledge and non-Western religious and philosophical systems are challenging our historically cognitive processing orientation to adult learning. Non-Western perspectives emphasising community, lifelong learning, and holistic conceptions of learning are expanding our understanding of adult learning.

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Subjects: Lifelong learning; Indigenous people; Skills and knowledge; Teaching and learning; Research; Culture

Keywords: Religion; Value system; Learning culture; Learning process; Adult learning; Perception; Community

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Published: San Francisco, California: Jossey-Bass, 2008

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Journal title: New directions for adult and continuing education

Journal number: 119

Journal date: Fall 2008

Pages: pp.71-81

ISSN: 1052-2891; 1536-0717 (online)

Statement of responsibility: Sharan B. Merriam, Young Sek Kim

Resource type: Article

Call Number:
TD/TNC 94.412