Cross-bordering dynamics in education and lifelong learning: a perspective from non-formal education

"Education as a concept has long been taken for granted. Most people immediately think of schools and colleges, of classes and exams. This volume aims to highlight non-formal education (NFE) in its various forms across different historical and cultural contexts. Contributors draw upon their exp...

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Other Authors: Maruyama, Hideki (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon Routledge 2020
Series:Routledge series on schools and schooling in Asia
Routledge series on schools and schooling in Asia
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Summary:"Education as a concept has long been taken for granted. Most people immediately think of schools and colleges, of classes and exams. This volume aims to highlight non-formal education (NFE) in its various forms across different historical and cultural contexts. Contributors draw upon their experience as educators and researchers in comparative education and sociology to elucidate, compare and critique NFE in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the USA. By mapping out NFE's forms, functions and dynamics, this volume gives us the opportunity to reflect on the myriad iterations of education to challenge preconceived limitations in the field of education research. Only by expanding the focus beyond that of traditional schooling arrangements can we work towards a more sustainable future and improved lifelong learning. This book will appeal to researchers interested in non-formal education and comparative education"--
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 02, 2019)
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 172 pages)
ISBN:9780429276460
042927646X
9781000763584
1000763587

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