Reading the world: Dialogical learning and conversations with fiction

Authors

Patricia A. Gouthro, Mount Saint Vincent University
Susan M. Holloway, University of WindsorFollow
Jennifer Guy, Mount Saint Vincent University

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5067-0019 : Susan M. Holloway

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2017

Publication Title

CASAE: Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education

Volume

36

First Page

145

Last Page

150

Abstract

This paper draws upon a SSHRC funded research study on lifelong learning, fiction writing, and creativity to discuss how the work of Paulo Freire and Martha Nussbaum draw attention to the importance of education for democratic learning. Using fiction as a way to foster dialogue may enhance opportunities for adults to engage in critical debate and to rethink how they will “read the world”.

Recommended Citation

Gouthro, Patricia A.; Holloway, Susan M.; and Guy, Jennifer. (2017). Reading the world: Dialogical learning and conversations with fiction. CASAE: Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education, 36, 145-150.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/educationpub/35