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Gert Biesta makes a distinction on three dimensions when he discussed the purposes of lifelong learning, the economical dimension, the democratic dimension, and the personal dimension. In this paper I would like to emphasize on the importance of democratic dimension. But it is necessary to explore some important questions. What kind of content about democracy that we would like to implement through adult education? What is the educational approach to implementing democracy? Generally speaking, democracy is related...

Art education has brought hope to the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. This study will empirically examine the process of learning through participation in a musical and the role that the musical played for the disaster victims. Through this examination, the present study will discuss the nature and significance of learning. Through interview of the disaster victims, this study will clarify the process of learning through a musical, especially how the affect and emotions of the victims chang...