New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge for Adult Learners and HR Professionals
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Adult Learning and Pedagogy:
Exploring diverse adult learning theories and pedagogical approaches, including critical pedagogy and experiential learning, to enhance educational practices and outcomes. - Social Justice and Equity:
Focusing on issues of social justice, equity, and inclusion within adult education and HRD, addressing the needs of marginalized groups and advocating for systemic change. - Human Resource Development Practices:
Investigating effective HRD practices, including employee engagement, organizational learning, and leadership development, to foster growth and adaptability in diverse workplace environments. - Cultural and Contextual Influences:
Examining the impact of cultural, social, and contextual factors on adult education and HRD, including the experiences of specific populations such as veterans and women. - Research Methodologies:
Utilizing innovative research methodologies, such as autoethnography and critical participatory action research, to generate insights and foster deeper understanding of adult learning experiences.
Trending and Emerging
- Veteran and Military Education:
An emerging focus on the experiences of veterans in higher education and related fields, highlighting the need for specialized support and understanding of their unique challenges. - Social Entrepreneurship and Community Impact:
A growing interest in social entrepreneurship as a means to drive community change and empower individuals, emphasizing the role of HRD in fostering societal impact. - Cultural Humility and Diversity:
Increasing attention to cultural humility and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within educational practices, aiming to create more inclusive learning environments. - Health and Well-being Education:
Emerging themes around health literacy and well-being in adult education, particularly in the context of global health crises, reflecting the need for holistic approaches to learning. - Innovative Research Methodologies:
A trend towards employing innovative and participatory research methodologies, such as autoethnography and critical participatory action research, to deepen the understanding of adult learning experiences.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional HRD Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in the focus on traditional HRD models and frameworks, as the field increasingly seeks to integrate more holistic and inclusive approaches to development. - General Adult Education:
The emphasis on broad adult education topics seems to be waning, with a shift towards more specialized and contextualized subjects that address specific populations and issues. - Conventional Theories of Learning:
There is a decline in the application and discussion of conventional learning theories, as the journal embraces more progressive and critical perspectives on adult learning. - Focus on Individual Success Stories:
The narrative around individual success stories in adult education appears to be diminishing, as the journal pivots to emphasize collective empowerment and systemic change.
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