A1 Journal article (refereed)
Growth Into Citizenship : Framework for Conceptualizing Learning in NGO Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa (2018)

Holma, K., Kontinen, T., & Blanken-Webb, J. (2018). Growth Into Citizenship : Framework for Conceptualizing Learning in NGO Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Adult Education Quarterly, 68(3), 215-234. https://doi.org/10.1177/0741713618768561

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All authors or editors: Holma, Katariina; Kontinen, Tiina; Blanken-Webb, Jane

Journal or series: Adult Education Quarterly

ISSN: 0741-7136

eISSN: 1552-3047

Publication year: 2018

Volume: 68

Issue number: 3

Pages range: 215-234

Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.

Publication country: United States

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0741713618768561

Publication open access: Not open

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Abstract

This article develops a theoretical framework for analyzing adult learning in projects aiming to strengthen citizenship implemented by nongovernmental organizations, especially in the contexts of sub-Saharan Africa. On the basis of a review of international development research, we suggest that a new framework should address the need for a conceptualization of learning as a gradual process and for capturing the gap between ideal models and everyday experiences of citizenship. We argue, building on John Dewey’s philosophy, for a framework of growth into citizenship, and introduce the notions of learning as reorganization of habits and the method of democracy as an avenue for learning as novel contributions to this field.

Keywords: citizenship; non-governmental organisations; civil society; learning; citizenship education; philosophy of education

Free keywords: NGO initiatives

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2018

JUFO rating: 3