Facing Precarity in Adult, Community, and Vocational Education: Role of Meaningful Work

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Rupert Clive Collister

Facing Precarity in Adult, Community, and Vocational Education

Role of Meaningful Work

Rupert Clive Collister

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Information Science Publishing
08 August 2025

Adult education, continuous learning

Amidst the reverberations of neoliberalism, academia grapples with a rising precariat facing short-term contracts and heightened flexibility, particularly in adult, community, and vocational education. This escalating issue presents a myriad of challenges, creating a need for thoughtful exploration and meaningful solutions. Precarity, fueled by globalized politics, disproportionately impacts educators, creating a complex landscape. Within this context, the book Facing Precarity in Adult, Community, and Vocational Education: Role of Meaningful Work emerges as a critical guide. By delving into the intricacies of precarity, shedding light on inadequacies in current theories, and exploring the role of unions, this volume serves as a comprehensive resource. It not only illuminates the experiences of the precariat but also proposes strategies for cultivating meaningful work and self-care within the tumultuous terrain of modern academia. This edited volume aims to dissect the web of politics and policies shaping precarity in adult, community, and vocational education. It delves into the limitations of current theories in capturing the experiences of the precariat, explores the impact of unions and union learning on educators' precarity, and presents firsthand narratives from educators navigating this challenging landscape. Crucially, the book examines the concept of meaningful work and self-care in the context of precarity, offering insights into what these elements look like for educators grappling with the effects of neoliberalism. This thought-provoking volume is crafted for a diverse audience, including writers, researchers, and practitioners actively involved in adult, community, and vocational education. Additionally, it is an essential resource for those seeking a nuanced understanding of the impacts of neoliberalism on employment and precarity, the pivotal role of unions in educational settings, and the intersection of meaningful work and self-care within the realm of academia. Educators at all levels, administrators, policymakers, and advocates for labor rights will find this book to be a valuable and insightful guide as they navigate the complexities of contemporary education and employment landscapes.

Edited by: Rupert Clive Collister
Imprint: Information Science Publishing
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9798369350331
Pages: 338
Publication Date: 08 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rupert Collister has worked in the post-compulsory education sector for over twenty-five years and his experience reflects the diversity of the sector in its broadest sense. He graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of New England, New South Wales, Australia, which explored the interconnections between holistic and transformative learning, Indigenous ways of knowing, and Eastern philosophy. His professional interests fall squarely within the field of post-compulsory education. They specifically include: pre-service teacher education and continuing teacher professional development, curriculum theory, praxis (the ongoing cycle of practice and reflection), holistic and transformative learning, meaningful work, wholeness, and contemplative pedagogy. His first book, “A journey in search of wholeness and meaning”, was published in 2010 by Peter Lang Publishers (Switzerland). He has just edited a collection called “Holistic Teacher Education: In Search of a Curriculum for Troubled Times” was published by Cambridge Scholars Press in 2021.