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Academic Sisterhood: A Collaborative Autoethnography Of Two Asian Mothers, Adult Educators, And Scholars, Maria Liu Wong, Aimee Tiu-Wu
Academic Sisterhood: A Collaborative Autoethnography Of Two Asian Mothers, Adult Educators, And Scholars, Maria Liu Wong, Aimee Tiu-Wu
Adult Education Research Conference
In a global context where Western models and theories continue to dominate and influence adult educational research, multi-vocal perspectives of meaning making and learning from educators raised and educated in the East and West can contribute to more nuanced dialogue and exchange. Utilizing collaborative autoethnography, a qualitative research method that explores society through the lens of self in relation to other (Chang, Ngunjiri & Hernandez, 2013), we provide a window and a mirror into the complexity of East-West learning dynamics as two multicultural Asian immigrant academics educated and raising our children in the West. Together, as mothers, adult educators and …
Meaning And Pedagogical Impact Of Class Notes Translated Into Mandarin Chinese For Scholars From China Enrolled In Research Techniques Traning, Tiffany L. Whitcomb, Jiafen Hu
Meaning And Pedagogical Impact Of Class Notes Translated Into Mandarin Chinese For Scholars From China Enrolled In Research Techniques Traning, Tiffany L. Whitcomb, Jiafen Hu
Adult Education Research Conference
We conducted a qualitative study to understand the meaning of translating class notes into Mandarin Chinese for Chinese students enrolled in our hands-on training program for biomedical techniques. To date, no studies have reported interventions to support researchers from China as they learn animal care and use techniques, particularly whether translating class materials into Mandarin Chinese fulfills a specific pedagogical need. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to collect rich, descriptive data. Interviews were transcribed and open coding was conducted by each researcher independently. Axial coding was performed in unison until a consensus for categories was reached. Several themes emerged …
A Narrative Study On Community Practice Through Esd (Education For Sustainable Development): A Case Study Of High School Teacher Community, Mihee Ryu, Byungjun Yi, Mikyung Jung, Leeyu Lee
A Narrative Study On Community Practice Through Esd (Education For Sustainable Development): A Case Study Of High School Teacher Community, Mihee Ryu, Byungjun Yi, Mikyung Jung, Leeyu Lee
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this study is to create 'ESD Community of Practice' through the 'ESD training experience' in school and to narrate the 'experience' and the 'story' of the teachers who are teaching ESD classes in school.
Mind Over Muscle: A Conceptul Piece Comparing The Simtween The Philosophy Of Judo And Self-Directed Learning, Michael Duncan Overton
Mind Over Muscle: A Conceptul Piece Comparing The Simtween The Philosophy Of Judo And Self-Directed Learning, Michael Duncan Overton
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This is an exploratory examination of the similarities of the core principles of Judo and Self-Directed Learning (SDL). Both Judo and SDL can be considered ways of life that the student is committed to. By comparing the similarities between each educational theory this paper seeks to add another beam of support to the bridge between Eastern and Western ideologies.
A Narrative Study On Competency Biography Of Instructor Of Adult Education: A Case Study Of Teaching Artists In Korea, Yu-Lee Lee, Byung-Jun Yi
A Narrative Study On Competency Biography Of Instructor Of Adult Education: A Case Study Of Teaching Artists In Korea, Yu-Lee Lee, Byung-Jun Yi
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Dancing field has, from the beginning, expanded its category from expressing humans' internal desires with physical activities to being active in aesthetic areas. Today, the adult dancing education is the medium where emotional, physical, and psychological abilities can be expressed. The fact that people utilize dance as a learning method, shows their acknowledgement of the value of dance as an educational method. It can be said that dancing leads people to evolve and grow ideologically. Thus, dance education not only simply teaches producing or mimicking an art piece, but also helps to develop an individual into a creative person through …
An Appreciative Dialogue Between East And West, Ann Brooks, Qi Sun
An Appreciative Dialogue Between East And West, Ann Brooks, Qi Sun
Adult Education Research Conference
In the context of globalized world, many countries have encountered similar changes and challenges. Learning from one another becomes critical to better understand the strengths and limitations of different theoretical and methodological approaches of education and adult education in particular. International and comparative education have historically demonstrated an effective way of learning from each other. Yet learning from each other seems to become very limited. Instead, learning from the West has become the norm due to its dominant economic position, a legacy of colonialism, the exportation of education, and the development of English as the lingua franca of scholarly publishing …
Discussion On Cross-Cultural Collaboration For Vocational Teacher Education Among Us And Chinese Institutions, Xi Yu
Adult Education Research Conference
This roundtable session is to discuss about the different characteristics of Chinese and US vocational education systems, the challenges of Chinese VET is facing, and the need and barriers for Chinese vocation teacher education collaborating with US institutions.
Socialization And Learning Of Foreign Adult Learners: Challenges And Needs, Tereza Cristina C. Valverde
Socialization And Learning Of Foreign Adult Learners: Challenges And Needs, Tereza Cristina C. Valverde
Adult Education Research Conference
Adult foreign learners in higher education face challenges to integrate into the academic community. Strategies such as engaging in mentorship, sharing cultural traits, participating in service-learning programs and in the Academic and Learning Assistance centers can improve socialization and learning of foreign learners.
Probing The Facilitation Of International (Chinese) Adult Students’ Multi-Fold Transformation: A Qualitative Approach, Fujuan Tan
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This paper uses in-depth interviews to investigate the important role of instructors in the process of multi-fold transformation for international Chinese students who come to study in the U.S.
Making Meaning Of The Retirement Portfolio And Its Impact On Learning In The Third Age, Darcia L. Simpson, Elice E. Rogers, Catherine A. Hansman, Johnathan E. Messemer
Making Meaning Of The Retirement Portfolio And Its Impact On Learning In The Third Age, Darcia L. Simpson, Elice E. Rogers, Catherine A. Hansman, Johnathan E. Messemer
Adult Education Research Conference
This roundtable examines relevant literature concerning the impact of one’s retirement portfolio and the economic self-sufficiency essential for learning and living in the Third Age of life. Third Agers are conceptualized as active retirement aged individuals, in good health with possibly 20+ years of life ahead of them.
Sdl And Technology: Implications For Adult Education, Ramona T. Sharpe, Tamara L. Kelley
Sdl And Technology: Implications For Adult Education, Ramona T. Sharpe, Tamara L. Kelley
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As SDL is embraced and technology continually advances in organizations, new and improved skills and learning strategies will be required. This session will explore the anticipated change necessary for adult educators and related scholarly practitioners to be able to effectively support the learners in their organizations.
Complexity Of Culture And Challenges To Learning: A Case Study Of Eastern European Perspectives On Learning, Oleksandra Sehin
Complexity Of Culture And Challenges To Learning: A Case Study Of Eastern European Perspectives On Learning, Oleksandra Sehin
Adult Education Research Conference
This qualitative pilot study will add to the adult learning and development literature by unfolding the complexities of Eastern European culture and migration, challenges to learning, and the importance of narrative to immigrant adult learning and development.
Transitional Learning In A Transitional Labor Market, Ellen Scully-Russ
Transitional Learning In A Transitional Labor Market, Ellen Scully-Russ
Adult Education Research Conference
Precarious work traps workers in a cycle of marginalization. Though there is research on how individuals can break this cycle, little is known about how learning can change the conditions of marginalization. This study explores the learning processes that can also improve the conditions of precarious work.
Teaching Diversity And Social Justice In Adult And Higher Education Contexts, Delores Rice, Petra A. Robinson
Teaching Diversity And Social Justice In Adult And Higher Education Contexts, Delores Rice, Petra A. Robinson
Adult Education Research Conference
This presentation provides a synthesis of research that sought to identify best practices in teaching issues of diversity and social justice. The interactive discussion provides opportunities to share best practices on instructional techniques/ strategies to enhance equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education and other adult education settings.
Transforming Learners’ Engagement: Reflections On A Continuing Medical Education Program, Richard A. Prayson, Catherine H. Monaghan
Transforming Learners’ Engagement: Reflections On A Continuing Medical Education Program, Richard A. Prayson, Catherine H. Monaghan
Adult Education Research Conference
Continuing education at most medical meetings rely heavily on didactic methodologies. Attendees expect this approach in a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program and are surprised when another approach is taken. This roundtable paper briefly examines how adult educators can begin changing the culture of CME for physicians.
Breastfeeding As Activism: Moving From Oppression To Emancipation, Jennifer L. Pemberton
Breastfeeding As Activism: Moving From Oppression To Emancipation, Jennifer L. Pemberton
Adult Education Research Conference
Women have a long history of oppression. Despite making great strides towards equality, some mothers find their experience of breastfeeding oppressive. Mothers who experience oppression related to breastfeeding may become emancipated and engage in breastfeeding activism.
Emancipated, Empowered, & Employable: Middle Eastern Women’S Transformative Experiential Learning, Shelbee R. Nguyen
Emancipated, Empowered, & Employable: Middle Eastern Women’S Transformative Experiential Learning, Shelbee R. Nguyen
Adult Education Research Conference
Critical reflection journals were employed to promote thinking about global citizenship and the meaning of social justice for Middle Eastern learners enrolled in a short-term study abroad course. Analyses of private reflections reveal general cognitive reordering, socially constructed ideals of justice, and themes related to empowerment for Middle Eastern women.
Legal Content In Adult Education Graduate Curricula: Moving Forward, Lee Nabb, Daryl Privott
Legal Content In Adult Education Graduate Curricula: Moving Forward, Lee Nabb, Daryl Privott
Adult Education Research Conference
This roundtable discusses data gathered and steps currently being taken concerning including legal content in certain adult education graduate programs.
Pursuing Lifelong Dreams: Published Novelists Who First Succeed After 40, Jennifer Murray
Pursuing Lifelong Dreams: Published Novelists Who First Succeed After 40, Jennifer Murray
Adult Education Research Conference
Pithy but dire quotes on the perils of writing like this one abound by published writers. Then there is waiting for publication. What quality of motivation did Dick Wimmer possess to endure 162 rejections over the course of 25 years until his novel, Irish Wine, was finally published in 1989 (Hievsi, 2001)? What meaning did Irish Wine hold for him that he was determined not only to write it, but that the world should read it? Many people think they want to be a writer, someday. Only a small number ever decide that someday starts now. Fewer people finish writing …
Through The Looking Glass Of Digital Storytelling In Adult Education, Cathy Mullett, Ruby Cain
Through The Looking Glass Of Digital Storytelling In Adult Education, Cathy Mullett, Ruby Cain
Adult Education Research Conference
Incorporating digital storytelling into online course environment can aid in the development of a productive and engaging community of learning. Adult learning strategies addressed are: Use of stories to illustrate content and highlight key points; “Storying” the curriculum; and making autobiographical connections with the content.
The Use Of Debates In Higher Education Classrooms, Michele Mont
The Use Of Debates In Higher Education Classrooms, Michele Mont
Adult Education Research Conference
Debating is a well-known pedagogical technique used to encourage discussion, motivate students, and it leads to more meaningful understanding of content. Yet, the only learners who typically participate in debates are those on debate teams (Kennedy, 2007). The challenge for educators is to determine how to use well-known principles of debating to facilitate discussions leading to mutual understanding. Mutual understanding is typically achieved when participants are willing to acknowledge different viewpoints or even adjust their views. This paper will explore some basic principles of debating and examine the benefits of including meaningful, interactive discussions in higher education classrooms.
Counter Narrative: Dr. Charles S. Johnson’S Influence On Myles Horton And Highlander, Catherine H. Monaghan
Counter Narrative: Dr. Charles S. Johnson’S Influence On Myles Horton And Highlander, Catherine H. Monaghan
Adult Education Research Conference
This research examines the role of a prominent 20th Century sociologist, Dr. Charles S. Johnson on Myles Horton. It uncovers a connection in the field of adult education between the work of Dr. Johnson and Myles Horton. It pays tribute to Dr. Johnson’s important influence on the work of Highlander.
Perceived Best Practices For Faculty Training In Distance Education, Michael G. Mcvey
Perceived Best Practices For Faculty Training In Distance Education, Michael G. Mcvey
Adult Education Research Conference
After conducting a literature review of adult student learning styles and teaching method analysis, it became apparent that there was not a significant difference in academic performance for students with differing learning styles whether they attended face-to-face or online classroom environments. What was not clearly indicated though, from the review of the literature, was what were the perceived best practices for online teaching from the perspective of experienced distance educators and whether the instructors’ perceived learning style was incorporated in training programs to assist faculty to teach online. Thus, the purpose of this qualitative pilot study is to determine the …
The Role Of 'Me' In Method Acting: A Narrative Exploration Of The Impact Of Acting On Adult Identity, Ted Mccadden
The Role Of 'Me' In Method Acting: A Narrative Exploration Of The Impact Of Acting On Adult Identity, Ted Mccadden
Adult Education Research Conference
The development of a character in the Method acting tradition is a highly introspective and personal process, and may have significant influence on the actors' processes of development. This narrative study seeks to examine the relationship between character portrayal and adult development, particularly sexual identity development.
A Phenomenological Case Study Of Preparedness For Public Interest Lawyers, Paula E. Mcbride
A Phenomenological Case Study Of Preparedness For Public Interest Lawyers, Paula E. Mcbride
Adult Education Research Conference
The literature focusing on reform in legal education has failed to define what “preparedness” for a public interest lawyer means. In order to examine what conditions make a public interest lawyer graduate practice-ready, we must investigate the phenomenon which constitutes preparedness for public interest law.
Arab Americans’ Perceptions Of Police Post 9/11 In Metropolitan Milwaukee, Ayman A. Khatib
Arab Americans’ Perceptions Of Police Post 9/11 In Metropolitan Milwaukee, Ayman A. Khatib
Adult Education Research Conference
Arab Americans as individuals tend to avoid any contact with the police because many Arabs shun from contacting police that may lead to community marginalization and alienation. The current literature fails to examine in-depth Arab Americans’ perceptions towards police. The literature typically reflects how police officers view Arab Americans but it is silent regarding how Arab Americans view American police.
Examination Of Physical Therapists Understanding Of Geriatric Patient Advocacy, Kristen Karnish
Examination Of Physical Therapists Understanding Of Geriatric Patient Advocacy, Kristen Karnish
Adult Education Research Conference
The goal of this study is to examine the attitudes, beliefs and actions of physical therapists regarding advocacy for geriatric patients. Patient advocacy is a multifaceted component of health care embedded in the role of health care practitioners. Mixed methods research will utilize a critical gerontology perspective to explore the complexity of factors involved in geriatric patient advocacy.
The Continued Impact Of Institutional Racism Of African American Professional In Corporate America; The Need For Intra-Racial Mentoring, Reginald C. Jackson
The Continued Impact Of Institutional Racism Of African American Professional In Corporate America; The Need For Intra-Racial Mentoring, Reginald C. Jackson
Adult Education Research Conference
This qualitative case study explored the continued impact of institutional racism on African American men in corporate America, their survival techniques when racist incidents occurred and the role that mentoring played throughout their careers. The study also delved into the role of mentoring: both formal and informal and more importantly, the need for intra-racial mentoring.
Preparing Students And Faculty To Engage In Interdisciplinary Research: Are We Up To The Challenge?, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Charla Lorenzen
Preparing Students And Faculty To Engage In Interdisciplinary Research: Are We Up To The Challenge?, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Charla Lorenzen
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the strengths and challenges of a small, interdisciplinary research project between a foreign language department and an allied health professional program.
Female Veterans Transitioning To Community College: A Case Study, Chad Hoggan, Lauren Pelligrino
Female Veterans Transitioning To Community College: A Case Study, Chad Hoggan, Lauren Pelligrino
Adult Education Research Conference
Student veterans cope with a myriad of issue as they transition back into civilian life. Using Schlossberg’s “4S” transition model, this roundtable presents findings from a qualitative study involving recent military veterans transitioning into community college.