ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on trace a tradition of community-based education and training examining key authors, texts and ideas. It argues that the weaknesses of the andragogic approach are offset by the other traditions. The chapter traces the three paths: adult learning, popular education and transformative learning are not parallel paths, but meander and converge at various points. As a body of work they intersect in their approach to learning and a philosophy of education that underpins our understanding of community-based education and training. The chapter explores the role of power in the learning experience, and challenge conventional means of learning and expression, through adult learning approaches. It acquires the idea of conscientisation and of learning as being valued-laden, collectively-developed and political, through popular education. The chapter discusses not only power but empowerment. It discusses the dynamics that make this possible through transformative learning. The chapter draws the fields of education, training and development are vast and to some extent, the boundaries.
