Teaching a Philosophy Course with Adults in a High School Completion Program.

Zahorchak, Michael J.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Teaching a Philosophy Course with Adults in a High School Completion Program

Zahorchak, Michael J.

Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1, 3, 19-24, F 77

Describes the author's first adult education experience, which was teaching an introductory philosophy course to adult high school drop-outs. Delineates the major problems encountered, particularly the students' poor self-image. This problem was resolved by employing a humanistic teaching manner known as conscientization, which was popularized by the Brazilian educator, Paulo Freire. (EM)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Dropouts, Dropout Programs, Educational Problems, Philosophy, Self Concept, Student Needs, Student Teacher Relationship, Teaching Conditions, Teaching Styles

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