Andragogy and the experience of adult learning in rural communities: A phenomenological study
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https://doi.org/10.31391/PCGF3712Keywords:
andragogy, community education, adult learning, phenomenology, motivationAbstract
The objective of this study is to analyze the learning process of adults in rural community contexts from the principles of andragogy, based on the formative experiences of individuals who resumed their educational trajectories. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach, with a descriptive phenomenological design, employing in-depth interviews to explore participants’ lived experiences and the meanings they attribute to learning. The phenomenological approach made it possible to understand how participants interpret their educational experiences, considering motivational, affective, and sociocultural dimensions. The results indicate that adult learning in rural communities is characterized by self-directed learning, the pursuit of immediate practical relevance, the need for personal recognition, and the importance of horizontal educational relationships mediated by the facilitator. It is concluded that the incorporation of andragogical principles into community-based education promotes more relevant, flexible, and experience-centered learning processes, contributing to the strengthening of personal and community development.
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