AHED 715 - Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning

3 cr

Description The course examines the cultural, historical, and philosophical antecedents that are foundations for the paradigm shifts that herald the 21st century emphasis on global learning. The course also explores selected emerging learning theories and concepts that connect education to the realities of globalization, including andragogy, critical pedagogy, lifelong learning, active citizenship, diversity, social justice, technology, environmental and health issues, and democracy. Emphasis will be placed on the application of thoughts to the contemporary indicators above along comparative lines between North America and other select geographical areas of the globe as deemed appropriate.

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