ADULT EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING: ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF ADULT EDUCATION FOR REFUGEES/IMMIGRANTS LIVING IN ITALY.

“Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the young and old generation in to the logic of the present system and bring about conformity or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with the realty and discover how to participate in the transformation of the world.” (“Paulo Freire”) Abstract The thesis handed out explores a study on adult education for immigrants and refugees living in Italy and assessing the efficacy of this type of education that has been offered by adult education centres in the Italian territory. The study examines the past and current landscape of adult education and the contribution as to if the community and national support is or is to improve the educational prospects for immigrants and refugees as enhancing adult education for immigrants and refugees is crucial for their integration, personal development and contribution to Italian society. The study focuses mainly on: ● Adult education in Europe and in Italy ● adult education for immigrants and refugees living in Italy. ● Adult education centres in Italy