Intellectual Colonialism or Liberatory Education? An Exploration of Adult Education in an International Context

Ann Harris; Helen MF Jones

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Intellectual Colonialism or Liberatory Education? An Exploration of Adult Education in an International Context

Authors

- Ann Harris
- University of Huddersfield
- Helen MF Jones

Abstract

We examine colonialism through pedagogy, method, curriculum and knowledge and conclude by identifying potential for developing and developed countries to collaborate in knowledge creation. As a case study, we draw on the Commonwealth Youth Programme’s Diploma in Youth in Development. Does it deliver liberatory education or intellectual colonialism?

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How to Cite: Harris, A. & Jones, H. M. (2004) “Intellectual Colonialism or Liberatory Education? An Exploration of Adult Education in an International Context”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2004).