Foundations of Adult Education in Africa (African Perspectives on Adult Learning series)

	Foundations of Adult Education in Africa (African Perspectives on Adult Learning series) Authors: Fredrick Nafukho, Maurice Amutabi and Ruth Otunga Year of publication: 2005 Publishers: UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany and Pearson Education South Africa Number of pages: 200 ISBN: 92-820-1121-6 Price: € 20.00 This book presents key concepts, information and principles that should underlie the practice of adult education in African contexts. It assumes that adult educators should have a historical perspective on the current educational context, understand how the colonial experience has impacted on indigenous traditions and be aware of the philosophical underpinnings of adult education activities. The chapters introduce the foundations and history of adult education in Africa; philosophy and adult education; socio-cultural, political and economic environments; opportunities and access for adult learners; gender and development in adult education; adult education as a developing profession; information and communication technology; globalization and adult education; and policies and structures of lifelong learning. How to order Please mail, fax or e-mail your book order to UIE at the address above, indicating your own shipping address: Name: Street: Postal code: City: Country: E-mail address: How to pay Send your check or postal order for the full amount (including 25% extra for postage and handling) with your book order to UIE at the address above. Please note that all payments must be made free of all banking charges. Payable to: UNESCO Institut für Pädagogik Bank account number: 523080000 Bank code number: 200 700 00 Bank: Deutsche Bank Hamburg, Adolphsplatz 7, 20457 Hamburg, Germany BIC (Swift Code): DEUTDEHHXXX IBAN: DE31 2007 0000 0523 0800 00

Authors: Fredrick Nafukho, Maurice Amutabi and Ruth Otunga

Year of publication: 2005

Publishers: UNESCO Institute for Education, Hamburg, Germany and Pearson Education South Africa

Number of pages: 200

ISBN: 92-820-1121-6

Price: € 20.00

This book presents key concepts, information and principles that should underlie the practice of adult education in African contexts. It assumes that adult educators should have a historical perspective on the current educational context, understand how the colonial experience has impacted on indigenous traditions and be aware of the philosophical underpinnings of adult education activities. The chapters introduce the foundations and history of adult education in Africa; philosophy and adult education; socio-cultural, political and economic environments; opportunities and access for adult learners; gender and development in adult education; adult education as a developing profession; information and communication technology; globalization and adult education; and policies and structures of lifelong learning.

How to order

Please mail, fax or e-mail your book order to UIE at the address above, indicating your own shipping address:

Name:

Street:

Postal code:

City:

Country:

E-mail address:

How to pay

Send your check or postal order for the full amount (including 25% extra for postage and handling) with your book order to UIE at the address above. Please note that all payments must be made free of all banking charges.

Payable to: UNESCO Institut für Pädagogik

Bank account number: 523080000

Bank code number: 200 700 00

Bank: Deutsche Bank Hamburg, Adolphsplatz 7, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

BIC (Swift Code): DEUTDEHHXXX

IBAN: DE31 2007 0000 0523 0800 00