World Affairs Education: Past Experience, Culture, and Meaning Making

Susan Yelch Biniecki; Simone C.O. Conceição

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World Affairs Education: Past Experience, Culture, and Meaning Making

Authors

- Susan Yelch Biniecki
- Simone C.O. Conceição
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA

Abstract

This paper describes adult learners' lived experiences as participants in world affairs educational programs; how they make meaning of content and delivery; and how past experience, culture, and meaning making affect program choice. Findings suggest that looking at individuals’ past and present experiences provide insight into participants’ cultural lenses.

Keywords: cultural meaning making, world affairs, diversity development

How to Cite: Yelch Biniecki, S. & Conceição, S. C. (2008) “World Affairs Education: Past Experience, Culture, and Meaning Making”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2008).