Abstract
This literature review explores the complex and often marginalized field of adult basic education (ABE). Through a social justice and empowerment lens, it examines the participants and educators engaged in ABE, as well as overarching theoretical orientations that support the field. Through an examination of past, present, and potential future issues of ABE, this analysis uncovers areas of critical focus for adult educators, leaders, and policy makers. Potential future issues discussed include migration and demographic changes in the United States, issues of technological advances and barriers, and the importance of evidence and needs-based programming and assessment. By increasing research in the field, much work can be done to combat systems of inequity and oppression for this special population of adult learners.
Recommended Citation
Bradley, Ashley Bradley
(2014)
"Adult Basic Education: An Exploration of the Past, Present and Potential Future,"
MAGIS: Vol. 8:
Iss.
1, Article 11.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/magis/vol8/iss1/11