This contribution aims to present the current situation of Adult Education in Italy. The paper is organized in two parts: the first one (paragraphs 2 and 3) concerns the debate on academic discipline, with particular attention to the epistemological location of Adult Education. The second one (paragraphs 4 and 5) presents the actual education system for adults and it illustrates the bill of reform that Italian Parliament is debating for some years. This part also explains why this reform has been treated by teachers, trade unions associations and school leaders with reluctance. The paper has been designed jointly by the two authors. The writing of the “Abstract”, “Introduction” and “References” is common, whereas are attributed to Elena Marescotti paragraphs 2 and 3, and to Matteo Cornacchia paragraphs 4 and 5.
Adult Education in Italy: epistemological and political issues
MARESCOTTI, Elena;
2012
Abstract
This contribution aims to present the current situation of Adult Education in Italy. The paper is organized in two parts: the first one (paragraphs 2 and 3) concerns the debate on academic discipline, with particular attention to the epistemological location of Adult Education. The second one (paragraphs 4 and 5) presents the actual education system for adults and it illustrates the bill of reform that Italian Parliament is debating for some years. This part also explains why this reform has been treated by teachers, trade unions associations and school leaders with reluctance. The paper has been designed jointly by the two authors. The writing of the “Abstract”, “Introduction” and “References” is common, whereas are attributed to Elena Marescotti paragraphs 2 and 3, and to Matteo Cornacchia paragraphs 4 and 5.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
