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Pedagogy

2011

Disability and Equity in Education

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Transforming Inequality In The Classroom: Not As Easy As It Sounds, Shawn Tyler Nov 2011

Transforming Inequality In The Classroom: Not As Easy As It Sounds, Shawn Tyler

Shawn Tyler

Within every classroom there exists the potential for inequality in various forms. It is essential to recognise the role of the educator in either the reproduction or transformation of these potential inequalities. As transformation of inequality should be the desired outcome, the teacher must understand the complexities of inequality and the external factors that inform and shape it, such as class, race and gender. Internal factors such as meritocracy, individual habitus, social marginalisation and social capital should also be considered if the teacher is to adopt pedagogy and practice that will transform inequality within educational contexts.


Counseling In An Andragogical Approach, John A. Henschke Edd Jan 2011

Counseling In An Andragogical Approach, John A. Henschke Edd

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The introduction provides the unique preparation of the author in both field for merging counseling and andragogy - the art and science of helping adults learn. Providing general counseling information, he then gives a sketch and time gaps of publication in adult education and counseling. Next, he presents a chronology of publications merging the two fields. In future trends a comprehensive model for counseling in adult education is constructed, including: an andragogical approach, dimension of maturation, closing connecting counseling and learning, with life tasks, challenges, and dealing with our human values and priorities within human system of adult life. Examples …