Pragmatic progressive philosophy as a framework for adult education¶

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Description¶

The article presents pragmatism as the philosophical basis of progressivism in adult education, a distinctively American philosophy dating to the 1870s that, per the article, "accepts both the relativism and pluralism of worldviews." It holds that facilitated learning connects history and reality with adults' current experiences, and that educators should flexibly draw on humanistic and radical approaches, since "There is not one philosophy that can be used to approach every situation."

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Context¶

Requirements¶

• Facilitated learning that engages adult learners' experiences and class discussion

Constraints¶

• The article states the circumstance influences which philosophical approach is used; no single philosophy fits every situation

Target Learners¶

• adult learners

Target Learning Objectives¶

• lifelong learning
• employment-related skills
• empowerment as learners

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Related Theories¶

• Constructivism
• Progressive Education

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Key Sources¶

• Ellis, M. L. (2012). Using the Pragmatic Progressive Philosophy in Adult Education. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED536865