TECHNOLOGIES OF ADULT EDUCATION IN MODERN THEORETICAL DISCOURSE

Abstract

The article clarifies the essence of "adult learning technology" concept and summarizes the experience of Ukrainian scientists in the direction of theoretical justification and implementation of modern adult learning technologies in formal and non-formal education. There are outlined the results of scientists' research on the problems of: definitive analysis of technologies of adult learning in the conditions of formal and non - formal education in the discourse of pedagogical theory. It is proved that in the scientific discourse of modern pedagogical science there is a process of constant research to substantiate the essence of "learning technology", "pedagogical technology", "educational technology" concept, the feasibility of their use in adult education taking into account current trends. It is found that learning technology differs from other forms of educational process organization in the conditions of formal and non-formal education by its systematic, implementation algorithm, that is subordinated to the solution of a specific problem(to form a certain quality, enrich knowledge, improve skills, acquire or develop a certain competence), provides a selection of the most effective forms and methods used at each stage to ensure quality mastery of material, formation or development of abilities, competencies, etc. Emphasis is placed on the fact that today in the conditions of intensive development of adult education there is a need to develop and implement technologies of adult learning, which based on identifying the learning specifics in formal and non-formal education can intensify the process of adults personal and professional development taking into account the individual educational trajectory, needs, requests etc. The Ivan Zyazyun Institute of Pedagogical and Adult Education of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine has significant achievements in this aspect. Its staff develops and implements various types of adult education technologies (communicative, training, distance etc.).