Challenging the professionalization of adult education : John Ohliger and contradictions in modern practice / André P. Grace, Tonette S. Rocco and associates ; foreword by Michael R. Welton.

Author/creator Grace, André P., 1954-
Other author Rocco, Tonette S., 1954-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, ©2009.
Descriptionxxviii, 355 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. ^A439142
Contents Introduction -- John Funnell Ohliger: a brief biography of his life and vocations / André P. Grace and Tonette S. Rocco -- Mediating challenges in adult education and culture: John Ohliger's radical social project / André P. Grace and Tonette S. Rocco -- In Ohliger's words: accent on the social from a radical liberal perspective -- Adult education: 1984 / John Ohliger -- Is lifelong adult education a guarantee of permanent inadequacy? / John Ohliger -- The social uses of theorizing in adult education / John Ohliger -- Lifelong learning as nightmare / John Ohliger -- Forum: you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you laugh / John Ohliger -- A cautious welcome to the new millennium / John Ohliger -- Challenging professionalization in an emerging field of study and practice -- Contesting adult education as a venture: John Ohliger's critique of modern practice / André P. Grace -- The adult educator as public intellectual / David Yamada -- Informing learning for today's professionals: lessons from the social critique of mandatory continuing education / Tonette S. Rocco -- Icons and pariahs: mentorship and the archaeology of adult education / Jeff Zacharakis -- Moving beyond radical pessimism: valuing critical perspectives / Michael Collins -- Narrations on the life of a radical social educator: legacies and critiques -- Outside looking in: challenges to the professional field / Phyllis M. Cunningham -- Reflection: critical and radical themes abetting learning for life and work / André P. Grace -- A mindful commitment to connecting women toward intellectual community / Lee Karlovic -- Reflection: on bread, roses, and paradox / Elizabeth J. Tisdell -- Cultural work in the trenches: John Ohliger and Paul Robeson / Stephen Brookfield -- Reflection: God damn the pushers / André P. Grace -- John Ohliger's legacy to building social democracy: WORTS and all / Christina (Chris) Wagner -- Reflection: honoring people, valuing ideas, honoring John / André P. Grace.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2009008876
ISBN9780787978273 (cloth)
ISBN0787978272 (cloth)

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Joyner General Stacks LC5251 .G67 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold