Is there a split between adult educator's educational philosophy in learning and teaching process?

Abstract

This paper aims to highlight a) the necessity of linking the educational philosophy with practice by presenting educational philosophical theories of the reference field, i.e., adult education, b) the prevailing educational philosophies in active adult educators and c) the possibility of the co-existence of two or more educational philosophies in the field of adult education, in relation to two parameters: education/learning and teaching process. Its contribution is to highlight the need for the trainer to be aware of the educational philosophy adopted in different parts of education such as the learning and teaching process. The research tool is the questionnaire by Lorraine Zinn, "Philosophy of Adult Education" (PAEI, 1983). The PAEI questionnaire by Zinn aspires to highlight the personality of the educator and investigate their critical awareness, the possibility of adopting alternative approaches in the planning of educational programs and teaching methodology and the realizability of the educator’s broader evaluative goals.