Exploring the Possible Influence of Postmodernism on Adult Education

Year 2013, Volume: 8 Issue: 3, 59 - 84, 23.07.2014

Anindya Sen

Abstract

In this paper, I look at the possible influences of postmodernism on the field of Adult Education (AE). In order to do that, I discuss the basic tenets of postmodernism (along with its origins as a reaction to modernity). I then look at various aspects of current AE theory and praxis and analyze how they have similarities to the basic ideas that underlie postmodern thought. The main conclusion of the paper is that there is strong evidence to believe that postmodernism has had a significant influence on current AE theory and praxis.

Keywords

Modernism, Postmodernism, Adult Education (AE).

Postmodernizmin Yetişkin Eğitimi Alanı Üzerindeki Muhtemel Etkileri

Abstract

Bu çalışmada postmodernizmin Yetişkin Eğitimi alanı üzerindeki muhtemel etkileri incelenmiştir. Bu amaçla, modernizmin moderniteye bir tepki olarak doğması ile temel ilkeleri tartışılmış, mevcut Yetişkin Eğitimi kuram ve uygulamalarının çeşitli özellikleri incelenerek postmodern düşüncenin altında yatan temel fikirlerle olan benzerlikleri analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonunda mevcut Yetişkin Eğitimi kuram ve uygulamalarında postmodernizmin etkisi olduğuna dair güçlü göstergeler olduğu tesbiti yapılmaktadır.

Keywords

Modernizim, , Postmodernizim, Yetişkin Eğitimi

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