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PHILOSOPHY OF ADULT EDUCATION
I. Introduction
II. Primary purpose for education
A. Acquisition of knowledge
B. Skills development
Job training
Technological advancement
C. Intrinsic motivation
D. Development of social relationships
E. Career advancement
F. Social change
1. Paulo Friere
Liberating force of education
Community change and support
2. John Dewey
Students as “agents of change”
Integrated learning
III. Adult learning style
A. Self motivation
Internal rewards
Self-direction in learning
B. Previous experiences
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C. Learning activities
Meaningful
Collaboration
IV. Conclusion