Learning and Educational Process in Adult Education

Abstract

The educational needs of immigrants are influenced by the existing social context in which they develop and are the result of the lack of both knowledge and skills, as well as the adoption of appropriate attitudes and behaviors. This specific social group of learners, due to its educational deficiencies, needs to acquire knowledge that can be effectively utilized in ensuring better job prospects and therefore better living conditions. Job opportunities help in smooth integration and acceptance that contributes to the acquisition of a positive self-image . The trainer plays a special role by cultivating conditions of mutual trust, psychological support, continuous renegotiation of the program's goals, respect for the needs of the learners without prejudices but at the same time maintaining their cultural characteristics. This fact strengthens the positive attitude of the participants in the educational process and encourages their active participation in it. Furthermore, vulnerable groups of adult learners, through respect for their particular value system and the strengthening of their self-confidence, are encouraged to review behaviors and attitudes when they become dysfunctional in their attempt to respond to the changes occurring both in their personal lives and in the broader social environment.