'... we scratch our heads; we look at each other... we come up with a solution and we have no idea who came up with the solution... probably all together...'. A study of how adults act and learn through and from social action.

Autor/in	Giannakopoulou, Eleni
Titel	'... we scratch our heads; we look at each other... we come up with a solution and we have no idea who came up with the solution... probably all together...'. A study of how adults act and learn through and from social action.
Quelle	In: European journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults, 17 (2026) 1, S. 79-95Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (3) Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2000-7426
DOI	10.25656/01:35243 10.3384/rela.2000-7426.5953
URN	urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-352434
Schlagwörter	Informelles Lernen; Lernen; Soziales Lernen; Kollektiv; Partizipation; Soziale Bewegung; Interview; Erwachsenenbildung; Griechenland
Abstract	This paper investigates aspects of informal and non-formal learning that emerge through adults' participation in collective actions and social movements. Drawing on qualitative data derived from interviews with members of social collectives in an urban area of Athens (Greece), the study illustrates how these spaces function as dynamic learning environments. Participants develop practical knowledge, social skills, critical awareness, and a deeper understanding of social issues. Moreover, engagement in collective actions also fosters emotional bonds, solidarity, and processes of personal transformation. The findings underline that learning is not confined to formal settings but emerges meaningfully through participation in civic life. The study highlights the pivotal role of collective action in promoting adult learning and self-awareness, contributing to the broader dialogue in the field of adult education by demonstrating how involvement in social groups constitutes a significant site for both individual and collective transformation. (DIPF/Orig.).
Erfasst von	DIPF \| Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation, Frankfurt am Main
Update	2026/3