A Spirited Epistemology: Honoring the Adult Learner as Subject.

Vella, Jane

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Publication Date: 2000

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A Spirited Epistemology: Honoring the Adult Learner as Subject.

Vella, Jane

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n35 p7-16 Spr 2000

Spiritual epistemology is a learner-centered teaching approach that conceives of education as creative, critical action and adult educators as resource persons. Its principles include dialogue, respect, accountability, demand and support, and an invitation to learners to take a moral stance. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Educational Philosophy, Epistemology, Spiritual Development, Spirituality, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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Note: Theme--Addressing the Spiritual Dimensions of Adult Learning: What Educators Can Do.