The pedagogical cocoon. Spatiotemporal dimensions of emancipatory learning in adult education.

Autor/in	Balayn Lelong, Magali
Titel	The pedagogical cocoon. Spatiotemporal dimensions of emancipatory learning in adult education.
Quelle	In: European journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults, 17 (2026) 2, S. 213-228Infoseite 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	10.25656/01:35720 10.3384/rela.2000-7426.6132
URN	urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-357204
Schlagwörter	Übergang; Lernen; Emanzipation; Transformation; Training; Erfahrung; Hochschulbildung; Erwachsenenbildung
Abstract	Drawing on research into processes of individual emancipation in adult education, we examine how training may support transformative processes by establishing its own spatiotemporal dimension and bring into dialogue how French-speaking authors conceptualise emancipation, particularly within autoformation. Training can operate as a secured spatiotemporal cocoon, aiding in regaining life control through transformative learning and anthropoformation. The study focusing on adults resuming higher education suggests utilising Galvani's concept of kaïros, Pineau's schizo-chrony, and Alhadeff-Jones's rhythmic approaches that emancipation addresses both spatial ('Where is my place?') and temporal ('What is my time?') questions. Within this secured spatiotemporal cocoon, learners reflect on experiences, addressing Mezirow's 'disorienting dilemma' and benefit from the gift of epoché. Engaging with training's rhythmic patterns, they redefine their present, constructing futures. We contend that educators' role involves supporting transformation and emancipation while creating, maintaining, and defending this spatiotemporal cocoon. How might educators safeguard this transformative space? (DIPF/Orig.).
Erfasst von	DIPF \| Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation, Frankfurt am Main
Update	2026/4