交渉と闘争としての成人教育

―「パワー」の観点から―

抄録

  The purpose of this study is to explain the significance and the issues raised by research on adult education and power.

  First, I present how power is discussed in adult education studies in the United States. There are three approaches to power. That is, the individual level, the structural level, and the organizational level. It is argued that the integration of the three levels is important.

  Secondly, I examine Cervero and Wilson's theory, which defines adult education as negotiation and struggle for power. All adult education practices are hence political processes where power and multiple interests are at stake. It is suggested that micro everyday practice of adult education is a relational and political process. The theory also brings up the possibility of adult education for empowerment.

  Finally, I argue that their theory can be critically examined. I discuss that their theory doesn't include a learning theory. Their framework doesn't account for the learning process that occurs in the negotiation and struggle. It is concluded that we need further study about the learning “process” founded in interrelationship with power.