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Beyond A Safe Space: Developing A Climate To Affirm Lgbtq+ Students, Ashley R. Stroud Jan 2022

Beyond A Safe Space: Developing A Climate To Affirm Lgbtq+ Students, Ashley R. Stroud

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The purpose of this inquiry is to theorize how teachers can move beyond a safe space into brave spaces that affirm LGBTQ+ youth.


Towards Discovering New Identity: Transformative Learning Experience As An International Student In Thailand, Somanita Kheang Jan 2022

Towards Discovering New Identity: Transformative Learning Experience As An International Student In Thailand, Somanita Kheang

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This article explores the journey of my studying abroad in Thailand that contributes to my identity changes, including personal and professional development.


End-Of-Life Caregivers And Profound Learning: A Grounded Theory Study, Davin J. Carr-Chellman, Michael Kroth, Donna Daniels, Corinne Brion, Lori Manzanares Jan 2022

End-Of-Life Caregivers And Profound Learning: A Grounded Theory Study, Davin J. Carr-Chellman, Michael Kroth, Donna Daniels, Corinne Brion, Lori Manzanares

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This study developed a deeper understanding of profound learning as experienced by volunteer end-of-life caregivers. This paper shares preliminary results of the study, including the following findings: Kinds of Knowledges; Tools; Engages the Human Condition; Relational.


Conceptualizing An Abundance Mentality And Its Relationship To Lifelong Learning, Human Flourishing, And Profound Learning, Ali Threet, Michael Kroth, Davin J. Carr-Chellman Jan 2022

Conceptualizing An Abundance Mentality And Its Relationship To Lifelong Learning, Human Flourishing, And Profound Learning, Ali Threet, Michael Kroth, Davin J. Carr-Chellman

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The purpose of this exploratory literature review is to describe and continue to develop the concept of an abundance mentality and how it relates to lifelong learning, human flourishing, and profound learning.


“Life Giving Experience” And Learning Transfer For Educators In Under Resourced Roman Catholic Schools, Peggy Brun, Davin J. Carr-Chellman, Corinne Brion Jan 2022

“Life Giving Experience” And Learning Transfer For Educators In Under Resourced Roman Catholic Schools, Peggy Brun, Davin J. Carr-Chellman, Corinne Brion

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This research explored the nature of learning transfer for alumni of the Teacher Formation program (TF), generating findings of significance for adult learning.


Decoloniality As Methodological Praxis, Eric J. Hunting Jan 2022

Decoloniality As Methodological Praxis, Eric J. Hunting

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This paper examines decoloniality and ethnographic research using Maria Lugones' theoretical conceptualization of motion and stasis. In doing so, this supports developing a decolonial praxis-oriented toward culturally responsive research.


Adults With Learning Disabilities, Sami El Ahmadie Jan 2022

Adults With Learning Disabilities, Sami El Ahmadie

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In this literature review, I seek to shed light on the struggles faced by adults with learning disabilities in two particular areas: Employment and Stigma.


The Determinants Of Adult Education And Training Participation In The Us: A Machine Learning Approach, Chang Sung Jang, Junghwa Choi, Romit Maulik, Doo Hun Lim Jan 2022

The Determinants Of Adult Education And Training Participation In The Us: A Machine Learning Approach, Chang Sung Jang, Junghwa Choi, Romit Maulik, Doo Hun Lim

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This study aims to explore the determinants of adult education and training (AET) participation of working adults. Through random forest analysis, we discovered important factors contributing to AET participation.


Queer Representation And Public Pedagogy In American Musical Theatre, Craig M. Mcgill, Alan J. Chaffe, Kyle W. Ross Jan 2022

Queer Representation And Public Pedagogy In American Musical Theatre, Craig M. Mcgill, Alan J. Chaffe, Kyle W. Ross

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This paper explores the Broadway musical as a site of queerness and queer representation through the lens of queer public pedagogy.


Foucauldian Discourse Analysis Of Bullying Power Dynamics In Higher Education, Essie-Elizabeth Pippins, Esther Pippins Jan 2022

Foucauldian Discourse Analysis Of Bullying Power Dynamics In Higher Education, Essie-Elizabeth Pippins, Esther Pippins

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This study utilizes Foucauldian discourse analysis to examine how tenured faculty members and adjunct instructors experience bullying through language and micro-aggressive behaviors, a particular focus on gender bullying.


Science Café As A Gateway For Adult Learning: A Brief Systematic Literature Review, Chynar Amanova Jan 2022

Science Café As A Gateway For Adult Learning: A Brief Systematic Literature Review, Chynar Amanova

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This paper provided a review of the studies on science cafés with the purpose of drawing attention of higher education practitioners to the importance of cafés in educating adult population.


The Roles Of Global Workers’ Education In The Transnational Movement, Jaeung Kim Jan 2022

The Roles Of Global Workers’ Education In The Transnational Movement, Jaeung Kim

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This study analyzes the role of workers’ education at the global level in building a transnational labor movement through the case of the Global Labour University.


Where In The World? Adult Educator Learning And Professional Development Leading Study Abroad Programs, Joellen E. Coryell, Cheri Hatcher Jan 2022

Where In The World? Adult Educator Learning And Professional Development Leading Study Abroad Programs, Joellen E. Coryell, Cheri Hatcher

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In this summary of on-going research, we discuss our investigation about adult educator motivations and professional development to lead study abroad programs for adults.


Lesbian, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgendered, And Queer (Lgbtq) People And Adult Education: An Examination Of Literature In Adult Education 2010-2020, Lisa Baumgartner, Lauren Chaney, Humberto De Faria Santos, Steven Schmidt Jan 2022

Lesbian, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgendered, And Queer (Lgbtq) People And Adult Education: An Examination Of Literature In Adult Education 2010-2020, Lisa Baumgartner, Lauren Chaney, Humberto De Faria Santos, Steven Schmidt

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We discuss our review of LGBTQ issues in adult education journals between 2010 and 2020. We pose several topics for discussion based on our findings.


The Imprisonment Of Indigenous Student Identities Within Educational Organizations: A Personal Journey, Carrie Whitlow Jan 2022

The Imprisonment Of Indigenous Student Identities Within Educational Organizations: A Personal Journey, Carrie Whitlow

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In this article, I analyze my experience as an Indigenous student in an all-white public school system to a Tribal College and University (TCU), specifically exploring the transition period from a senior in high school to a freshman in college.


Counter-Narratives: The Importance Of Our Stories In Adult Educational Research, Cindy Peña, Esther S. Pippins, Sonia Rey Lopez, Humberto De Faria Santos Jan 2022

Counter-Narratives: The Importance Of Our Stories In Adult Educational Research, Cindy Peña, Esther S. Pippins, Sonia Rey Lopez, Humberto De Faria Santos

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We propose the development of counter-narratives as a research methodology in adult education to increase the visibility of Ph.D. professionals and merit the educational equity this field aspires to reach.


Harnessing Fishers’ Knowledge For Sustainable Fishery On Lake Victoria: The Case Of Wakiso District Kigungu Fishing Ground Uganda, Zula Namubiru, George Openjujru Ladaah, Josje Van Der Linden, Kellen Aganyira Jan 2022

Harnessing Fishers’ Knowledge For Sustainable Fishery On Lake Victoria: The Case Of Wakiso District Kigungu Fishing Ground Uganda, Zula Namubiru, George Openjujru Ladaah, Josje Van Der Linden, Kellen Aganyira

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This study will explore fishers’ ways of learning through participatory action research; fostering lifelong learning and reflections informally/ non-formally enabling participation in the conservation of the fishery resource contrary to the top-down approach.


Adult Civic Educators’ Educational Needs Assessment In The Context Of South Korea, Joon Heo, Jihyun Kim, Yeji Lee Jan 2022

Adult Civic Educators’ Educational Needs Assessment In The Context Of South Korea, Joon Heo, Jihyun Kim, Yeji Lee

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This study measured current and required levels of educational capacities of adult civic educators in South Korea. The pairwise comparisons provided implications for more urgent and important professional development areas.


Human Flourishing And Adult Education, Davin J. Carr-Chellman, Michael Kroth, Carol Rogers-Shaw Jan 2022

Human Flourishing And Adult Education, Davin J. Carr-Chellman, Michael Kroth, Carol Rogers-Shaw

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Human flourishing, a goal of adult education, is grounded in a capabilities approach and focuses on community and justice based endeavors that generate meaning and contribute to well-being.


Preliminary Analysis: Is There Enough Definitional Clarity Of Food Literacy For Food Security?, Sneha Roy, Jeffrey Zacharakis Jan 2022

Preliminary Analysis: Is There Enough Definitional Clarity Of Food Literacy For Food Security?, Sneha Roy, Jeffrey Zacharakis

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We conducted a systematic review of the literature (2001 - 2021) to investigate the definitional clarity of food literacy for food security among adults. Our findings suggest the need for a more precise definition of food literacy.


Recommendations For A Successful Implementation Of Guided Pathways Model In North Carolina Community Colleges, Somanita Kheang, Sarah Deal, Keith Street Robinson Jan 2022

Recommendations For A Successful Implementation Of Guided Pathways Model In North Carolina Community Colleges, Somanita Kheang, Sarah Deal, Keith Street Robinson

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This research aims to study challenges of implementing Guided Pathways model in 17 North Carolina community colleges. The findings indicated that most colleges struggled with implementing programs for student success.


Finding Common Ground: How Teaching Movement And Grounding Techniques To Sexual Assault Survivors Affects Their Learning In Higher Education, Jillian N. Paciello Jan 2022

Finding Common Ground: How Teaching Movement And Grounding Techniques To Sexual Assault Survivors Affects Their Learning In Higher Education, Jillian N. Paciello

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Survivors of sexual trauma are at risk of developing PTSD which can impair learning. This paper examines how female adult learners who are sexual assault survivors benefit from grounding techniques.


Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Critical Piece In The Development Of An African American Woman’S Financial Self-Efficacy/Competency, Relatedness, And Autonomy, Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Elizabeth A. Roumell, Lisa M. Baumgartner Jan 2022

Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Critical Piece In The Development Of An African American Woman’S Financial Self-Efficacy/Competency, Relatedness, And Autonomy, Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Elizabeth A. Roumell, Lisa M. Baumgartner

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This paper presents African American women’s experiences in financial literacy courses. Using culturally responsive teaching, self-efficacy, and self-determination, findings suggest pedagogy that can develop financial self-efficacy/competency, relatedness, and autonomy.


Re-Conceptualizing Ethical Practices In Adult Education In Contemporary Society Using An Ethics-Centered Practice, Mitsunori Misawa, Patricia J. Higgins Jan 2022

Re-Conceptualizing Ethical Practices In Adult Education In Contemporary Society Using An Ethics-Centered Practice, Mitsunori Misawa, Patricia J. Higgins

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This presentation will focus on re-conceptualizing and exploring ethical practices in adult education from the previous literature on ethics and developing an ethics-centered practice for modern adult education.


Counternarratives For Racial Justice: Confronting Institutionalized Racism In Higher Education, Dianne Ramdeholl, Jaye Jones Jan 2022

Counternarratives For Racial Justice: Confronting Institutionalized Racism In Higher Education, Dianne Ramdeholl, Jaye Jones

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This research highlights findings from a recently published book documenting the lived experiences and struggles of racialized faculty at predominantly white institutions (PWI) within North America.


A Decade Of Prior Learning Assessment: A Systematic Review Of Global Literature, Carrie J. Boden, Catherine A. Cherrstrom, Todd Sherron Jan 2022

A Decade Of Prior Learning Assessment: A Systematic Review Of Global Literature, Carrie J. Boden, Catherine A. Cherrstrom, Todd Sherron

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Prior learning assessment (PLA) offers a powerful tool to adult learners. The purpose of this review was to systematically examine the global academic literature related to PLA over a decade.


Quality In Canadian And Swedish Adult Education Policy, Johanna Mufic Jan 2022

Quality In Canadian And Swedish Adult Education Policy, Johanna Mufic

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The aim of this paper is to compare and critically scrutinize how quality is construed in Canadian and Swedish adult education policy. The empirical data consists of policy documents and interviews conducted with adult educators.


Reconsidering Culture In Research: Attracting And Retaining Culturally Diverse Research Participants, Cheri L. Hatcher Jan 2022

Reconsidering Culture In Research: Attracting And Retaining Culturally Diverse Research Participants, Cheri L. Hatcher

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The U.S. Census projects that by 2060, minorities will comprise 60 percent of the population, presenting challenges to researchers using human subjects with widening cultural, gender, identity, and disability characteristics.


Deming’S System Of Profound Knowledge And Continuous Improvement, Donna Daniels, Michael Kroth, Davin Carr-Chellman Jan 2022

Deming’S System Of Profound Knowledge And Continuous Improvement, Donna Daniels, Michael Kroth, Davin Carr-Chellman

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The aim of this review was to conceptualize continuous and lifelong learning within Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge framework to explore individual learning processes occurring over time.


Spiritual Leadership In Early Intervention Practice, Jo L. Mccray Jan 2022

Spiritual Leadership In Early Intervention Practice, Jo L. Mccray

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This study explored integrating the principles of spiritual leadership theory into early intervention therapeutic practice to enhance services provided to children and families. Semi structured interviews served as major sources of data.