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Non-Western perspectives on learning and knowing

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.

Indigenous knowledge and non-Western religious and philosophical systems are challenging our historically cognitive ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Merriam, Sharan B.; Kim, Young Sek
Date: 2008
Geographic subjects: North America; United States
Journal title: New directions for adult and continuing education
Resource type: Article
Subjects: Lifelong learning; Indigenous people; Skills and knowledge;
Teaching and learning; Research; Culture show more

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