Higher education for the people : critical contemplative methods of liberatory practice / Maryann Krikorian, Loyola Marymount University.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krikorian, Maryann, editor.

Series:

Research on stress and coping in education series.

Research on stress and coping in education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Aims and objectives.

Education, Higher.

Adult learning--Philosophy.

Adult learning.

Transformative learning.

Education, Higher--Political aspects.

Higher education and state.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (110 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing, Incorporated, 2022.

Summary:

"This monograph aims to uncover value-belief-systems underlying dominant narratives in modern IHEs, impacting the lives of many multidimensional adult learners. To do so, Eurocentrism and neoliberalism are used to analyze the socio-cultural-political movements of the U.S. and its influence on higher education trends. Then, models of adult consciousness and transformative approaches to adult learning are introduced to problematize dominant narratives and make the case for more complex epistemologies. With critical contemplation, acts of compassion for interdependence, self-compassion for intentionality, authentic relationships for political consciousness, listening for non-duality, and mindfulness for impermanence (CALM) are introduced as ways to emphasize self-transformation and self-actualization. CALM practice is just one way to join others in the social justice work of wholeness and humanity to better support multidimensional adult learners. Along with this understanding comes the potential to disrupt dominant narratives with a moral stance, honoring innate human value and the diverse human condition. The future of institutions of higher education must be guided by a moral position in the name of healing and wellness. Together, we can transform higher education so that institutions are a place where adult learners create the conditions of freedom to actualize the right to self-worth, the liberty to connect with others, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment, honoring this nations guiding principles of life, liberty, and happiness."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter 1. The subtext of higher education: Dominant narratives, cultural conflicts, and moral dilemmas

Chapter 2. Becoming a person in higher education: Developmental intentionality for adult consciousness

Chapter 3. Transforming higher education: Holding the critical amidst the contemplative

Chapter 4. Calm methods as liberatory practice: The right to worthiness, liberty to connect with others, and pursuit of personal fulfillment

Chapter 5. A people's education: A renewal of values for the public good. about the author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record.

ISBN:

979-88-87300-11-5

OCLC:

1345587472