Adult educators in a changing world : resilience, professionalisation, and the struggle for social transformation

Abstract

Adult educators are increasingly challenged to navigate shifting cultural landscapes, redefine their professional identities, and develop new strategies for managing uncertainty. In an era of social, political, and technological transformation, adult educators are facing unprecedented challenges. Rapid digitalisation, evolving learner needs, increasing job precarity, and global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts have reshaped the landscape of adult education. As a result, there is a growing need for professionalisation, resilience, and critical engagement among adult educators to navigate these shifts effectively. This chapter looks into this volume and particular chapters and gives analytical overview with the critical reflections on the evolving roles of adult educators in the context of crises, challenges and educational practices.