Anthrogogy in Use : A Handbook for Language Education – Edited by Shree Deepa and Geetha Durairajan

Description

What does it mean to learn when there are no ‘right’ answers to reproduce, and judgement—not correctness—shapes outcomes in real-world contexts? Anthrogogy in Use challenges inherited models of teaching that continue to treat adult learners as passive recipients of sequenced knowledge. Instead, it foregrounds learning as a process of choice, reasoning, and consequence—closer to how adults actually think, work, and decide.

Positioned within teacher education, language and literature courses, and assessment methodologies in the Indian context, this volume brings theory and practice into productive dialogue in four distinct sections:
• Clear, critical introductions to anthrogogy and its implications for teaching and testing
• 12 essays by experienced educators demonstrating how anthrogogic approaches can transform classrooms by prioritising argument, reflection, and lived engagement over compliance
• A curated set of 20+ adaptable tasks which provide practical tools for designing meaningful learning experiences
• A selection of 6 student essays which evidence the impact of anthrogogic teaching and testing methods at undergraduate and postgraduate levels—a unique offering signalling the volume’s commitment to anthrogogic principles

Designed for educators, researchers, teacher trainees and students, this book speaks directly to those who sense a gap between the classroom and real-world readiness, offering a framework to redesign and revitalise adult learning.