Historický vývoj české andragogiky a její významné osobnosti

• Main Author: Libová, Alice
• Other Authors: Štěpánek, Zdeněk
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: Czech
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-280840

The thesis addresses the historical evolution of Czech andragogy and its prominent figures. The introductory section of the thesis discusses the emergence, evolution and current state of andragogy in the world and its present-day conception in the Czech Republic, defines its relationship in regard to the term of adult education and, at the same time, presents andragogy as a scientific discipline and field of study, as well as an area of professional practice. The subsequent section describes the historical evolution of andragogy in the Czech domain. The central part of the thesis is devoted to the historical and present-day prominent figures of Czech andragogy. It profiles the life stories of 18 prominent figures, from the period of time from the 1960's until now, who have professionally pursued or are still professionally pursuing matters regarding the training and education of adults. The thesis provides previously unknown and unique facts regarding the lives and creative activities of many prominent figures and introduces some of these individuals for the first time ever.