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Efficacy Of Adult Education Programs Of International Non-Governmental Organizations, Jill Zarestky, Mary V. Alfred
Efficacy Of Adult Education Programs Of International Non-Governmental Organizations, Jill Zarestky, Mary V. Alfred
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this paper is to present an exploration of the efficacy of international NGOs’ adult education programs for social change, empowerment, and transformation by examining a theoretical model and analyzing the application of the model to specific case studies.
A Comparative Perspective On Community Access To Digital Media And Technologies: Chicago And Philadelphia, Kyung-Hwa Yang, Shivaani Selvaraj
A Comparative Perspective On Community Access To Digital Media And Technologies: Chicago And Philadelphia, Kyung-Hwa Yang, Shivaani Selvaraj
Adult Education Research Conference
This paper explores the potential of participatory media education to engage socioeconomically disadvantaged adults in learning and social justice by comparing two experiences of offering courses in Chicago and Philadelphia.
Who’S Teaching Now?: Investigating The Critical Public Pedagogy Of The Sci-Fi Series Doctor Who, Robin Redmon Wright
Who’S Teaching Now?: Investigating The Critical Public Pedagogy Of The Sci-Fi Series Doctor Who, Robin Redmon Wright
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No abstract provided.
We Make The Way By Walking: Spiritual Pilgrimage And Transformative Learning While Walking The Camino De Santiago, Elizabeth J. Tisdell
We Make The Way By Walking: Spiritual Pilgrimage And Transformative Learning While Walking The Camino De Santiago, Elizabeth J. Tisdell
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After grounding the discussion in prior research that led impetus to doing a spiritual pilgrimage, this paper primarily provides an auto-ethnographic account of the major insights about spirituality, culture, and transformative learning gleaned from walking the nearly 500 mile pilgrimage route of the Camino de Santiago.
Navigating The Margins: The Journey Of A Cohort Of Non-Traditional Students On The Path To College, Donald Stoddart, Michelle A. Johnson, Debbie Change
Navigating The Margins: The Journey Of A Cohort Of Non-Traditional Students On The Path To College, Donald Stoddart, Michelle A. Johnson, Debbie Change
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No abstract provided.
Black Women As Learners: Adult Education And Family Literacy Program Participation Among Primary Caregiving Grandmothers, Mattyna L. Stephens, Mary Alfred
Black Women As Learners: Adult Education And Family Literacy Program Participation Among Primary Caregiving Grandmothers, Mattyna L. Stephens, Mary Alfred
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The purpose of this study was to examine how Black grandmothers who are the primary caregivers promote literacy for themselves and for the grandchild or grandchildren in their care. The findings were situated into a three category model (author developed). Implications for research and practice are also provided.
Sense Of Self: Adult Korean Adoptees’ Reunion Journeys, Sujin Son
Sense Of Self: Adult Korean Adoptees’ Reunion Journeys, Sujin Son
Adult Education Research Conference
This study uses a qualitative approach to explore how Adult Korean Adoptees relationships with their birth families affect their developing sense of self. From in-depth interviews with the participants, four themes emerged. Two conclusions were drawn from these findings that provide implications for adult educators and practitioners.
Discovering The Unexpected: A Comparative Review Of Creativity Frameworks In Organizations To Creativity Learning In The Adult Education Domain, Soni Simpson, Matthew Rohde
Discovering The Unexpected: A Comparative Review Of Creativity Frameworks In Organizations To Creativity Learning In The Adult Education Domain, Soni Simpson, Matthew Rohde
Adult Education Research Conference
Theorizing from the creativity literature within the adult education & organizational management domains, there is a relationship between society, the individual, those in power & the organization. At the intersection of these, Creativity manifests. This introduces the SIPO Creativity Relationships Model.
Unlearning Colonialism: Storytelling And The Accord, Jim Sharpe
Unlearning Colonialism: Storytelling And The Accord, Jim Sharpe
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This paper outlines the process of storytelling to unlearn colonialism and recover indigenous traditions. It starts with the framework of the “Accord on Indigenous Education” and provides examples of the power of storytelling from the Idle No More movement and the Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Hope And Community (Dis)Engagement Of Afghan Women, Oleksandra Sehin, Trae Stewart
Hope And Community (Dis)Engagement Of Afghan Women, Oleksandra Sehin, Trae Stewart
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the purpose of this study was to learn about Afghan women levels of community engagement and to describe their life experiences. This study will increase the level of awareness regarding the current situation with Afghan women realities and will describe the obstacles to their participation in community life.
Contemporary Historical Research In 21st Century Adult Education, Lori Risley
Contemporary Historical Research In 21st Century Adult Education, Lori Risley
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This paper presents contemporary historical research on one leader in adult education, and the value of similar research using this methodology. This report is a call to action for the field of adult education.
Terms Of Engagement: Adults’ Experience In Higher Education, Amy D. Rose, M. Cecil Smith, Jovita Ross-Gordon, J. Schwartz, Amy D. Hitchcock
Terms Of Engagement: Adults’ Experience In Higher Education, Amy D. Rose, M. Cecil Smith, Jovita Ross-Gordon, J. Schwartz, Amy D. Hitchcock
Adult Education Research Conference
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) data were re-analyzed to look for differences between traditional and nontraditional-age students. Surprisingly, no significant differences were found for five NSSE Benchmarks, including Supportive Campus Environment. Differences were found in subsequent analysis of two scales of academic engagement identified through follow-up factor analysis
The Impact Of Preferred Conflict Management Tactics On Performance Within A Virtual Leadership Simulation, Paul G. Putnam
The Impact Of Preferred Conflict Management Tactics On Performance Within A Virtual Leadership Simulation, Paul G. Putnam
Adult Education Research Conference
The pace of technological advancements available to adult educators is progressing faster than the research examining the efficacy of these tools. This study helps address this challenge by examining a disruptive technology, namely a virtual leadership simulation, and factors that impact adult learner performance within a specific virtual leadership simulation.
How Involvement In Adult Education And Family Literacy Programs Shapes Women’S Social Networks, Social Support, And Mental Health, Cathy Kassab, Esther Prints
How Involvement In Adult Education And Family Literacy Programs Shapes Women’S Social Networks, Social Support, And Mental Health, Cathy Kassab, Esther Prints
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This paper uses quantitative data from a mixed-methods study to examine how attending adult education and family literacy (AEFL) programs influenced women’s (n=31) social networks, social support, and mental health. The complex, counter-intuitive findings are discussed. We conclude that relationships within AEFL programs must be cultivated, not assumed.
At Risk Students At Urban And Rural Community Colleges, Laura C. Peck, Pamela D. Dietz, Sarah J. Fishback
At Risk Students At Urban And Rural Community Colleges, Laura C. Peck, Pamela D. Dietz, Sarah J. Fishback
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Research conducted at one urban and one rural community college illustrated factors that lead to persistence in completing educational goals, what specific factors put the students at risk, and how formal and informal actions taken at community colleges can improve successful completion for first generation college students living in poverty.
Literature Review: Barriers To Participation In The Online Learning Environment: The Role Of Race And Gender, Glenn A. Palmer, Lorenzo Bowman, Pamela Harroff
Literature Review: Barriers To Participation In The Online Learning Environment: The Role Of Race And Gender, Glenn A. Palmer, Lorenzo Bowman, Pamela Harroff
Adult Education Research Conference
As the number of adults participating in online learning continues to grow, it is important that adult educators, curriculum designers and the administrators of those programs understand the nature and characteristics of the adult learners filling those programs. Just as there are concerns about the efficacy of learning within traditional classrooms, there needs to be equal concerns about the effectiveness of learning in the online environment. An important question to be addressed--What is the significance of race, ethnicity and gender in the online learning environment?
The Effects Of Presentation And Processing On Explicit Memory In Older Adults, Felicia Oropeza
The Effects Of Presentation And Processing On Explicit Memory In Older Adults, Felicia Oropeza
Adult Education Research Conference
Forty eight older adults watched words presented on a computer monitor and took a test of word recall. Results reveal a main effect for presentation, processing and an interaction of presentation and processing. These findings suggest the possible use of compensatory mechanisms for preserving memory by older adults.
Chasing Possibilities: First-Generation College Graduates Negotiate Past And Future Selves, Joann S. Olson
Chasing Possibilities: First-Generation College Graduates Negotiate Past And Future Selves, Joann S. Olson
Adult Education Research Conference
The higher education literature highlights the retention and persistence of firstgeneration college students. This study explores the work-related experiences of firstgeneration college graduates. Findings suggest early-career first-generation graduates are engaged in a process of (re)understanding their past, negotiating their present work environment, and positioning themselves for long-term career satisfaction.
Learning From Within Ambiguity: Developing Adult’S Capacity For Generative Learning And Timely Action, Aliki Nicolaides
Learning From Within Ambiguity: Developing Adult’S Capacity For Generative Learning And Timely Action, Aliki Nicolaides
Adult Education Research Conference
In this paper I present a study with the purpose to deeply understand how adults learn when they encounter ambiguity. I focused my inquiry on developmentally mature adults: those who make meaning—cognitively, affectively, and interpersonally—with an extraordinary capacity for complexity.
Commodified Education Within The University Marketplace: Examining The Erosion Of Adult Education, Shelbee Nguyen
Commodified Education Within The University Marketplace: Examining The Erosion Of Adult Education, Shelbee Nguyen
Adult Education Research Conference
Education for adults is complicated the time of global economic growth, domestic/international unemployment, and increased presence of higher education in the marketplace. The purpose of this paper is to uncover ways the adult learner is challenged and shaped by the context of commercial education. Motivations, perceptions of success (or lack of), and the overall experience are gauged.
Is It Worth It? Examining The Educational Benefits Of Synchronous Activities In An Online Theology Course, Fawn E. Mccracken, Joann S. Olson
Is It Worth It? Examining The Educational Benefits Of Synchronous Activities In An Online Theology Course, Fawn E. Mccracken, Joann S. Olson
Adult Education Research Conference
To explore the effect of adding synchronous activities to an online course, one section of a theology course was conducted in an asynchronous environment while the second section incorporated weekly Adobe Connect sessions. No significant differences were found on measures of academic achievement, student satisfaction, or classroom community.
A Chat-Based Case Study Of Informal Adult Learning And Technology: Barcamp, The Unconference, Sarah E. Martin, Susan J. Bracken
A Chat-Based Case Study Of Informal Adult Learning And Technology: Barcamp, The Unconference, Sarah E. Martin, Susan J. Bracken
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This paper presents and discusses findings from a pilot case study about Bar Camps. BarCamps are an open technology movement collective learning event. They are gaining momentum as sites of resistance to the idea of ‘owning’ technology knowledge and known for cutting across boundaries to invite learners to learn through shared activities. The findings are organized and discussed based upon constructs of Cultural Historical Activity Theory, CHAT.
The Impact Of Engagement Model Academic Advising On Involvement, Academic Self-Efficacy, And Perceived Cohesion Of Online Adult Learners, Jeremy Schwehm, Elizabeth Giroir
The Impact Of Engagement Model Academic Advising On Involvement, Academic Self-Efficacy, And Perceived Cohesion Of Online Adult Learners, Jeremy Schwehm, Elizabeth Giroir
Adult Education Research Conference
In this paper, the researchers present an ongoing study to better understand the faculty advisor role in guiding adult learners in online programs to degree completion. The researchers present a brief review of relevant literature, a research design, initial data analysis, and additional research questions that emerged from the data.
Patients’ Mental Models And Adherence To Outpatient Physical Therapy Home Exercise Programs, Jon Rizzo, Alexandra Bell
Patients’ Mental Models And Adherence To Outpatient Physical Therapy Home Exercise Programs, Jon Rizzo, Alexandra Bell
Adult Education Research Conference
Non-adherence to medical advice leads to costly physical and financial repercussions. Previous research suggests individuals’ mental models, comprising knowledge, beliefs, and prior experiences, may influence adherence behavior. This study explores these relationships by linking aspects of physical therapy patients’ mental models with their adherence to home exercise programs.
Diffusion Of Lifelong Learning Policy. The Case Of Recognition, Validation And Accreditation Of Learning Outcomes, Jungeun Lee, Talmadge C. Guy
Diffusion Of Lifelong Learning Policy. The Case Of Recognition, Validation And Accreditation Of Learning Outcomes, Jungeun Lee, Talmadge C. Guy
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this study is to understand the diffusion and adoption of lifelong learning policy discourses at the global and national levels by examining the policies of recognition of learning outcomes across 35 countries in Europe, employing content analysis and statistical analysis. Findings, conclusions and limitations are discussed.
Adjusting To Work Life: Individual Factors That Impact Young Adults’ Success In The Workplace The First Year After Graduation, Rachel E. Klemme Larson, Alexandra A. Bell
Adjusting To Work Life: Individual Factors That Impact Young Adults’ Success In The Workplace The First Year After Graduation, Rachel E. Klemme Larson, Alexandra A. Bell
Adult Education Research Conference
Young adults experience multiple transitions in their first year after college graduation including newcomer adjustment, the process of becoming integrated into a new job and organization during the first year of employment. In this paper we describe our empirical study of relationships among psychological capital (PsyCap), proactive behaviors, and newcomer adjustment outcomes.
What Does Trust “Look Like”: Viewing The Element Of Trust From The Learner’S Perspective In Educational Environments?, Lori Risley, Kathy Petroff
What Does Trust “Look Like”: Viewing The Element Of Trust From The Learner’S Perspective In Educational Environments?, Lori Risley, Kathy Petroff
Adult Education Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Application Of Adult Learning Theory To Supplemental Instruction In Undergraduate Chemistry Classes, Robert F. Reardon, Tereza Christina C. Valverde
Application Of Adult Learning Theory To Supplemental Instruction In Undergraduate Chemistry Classes, Robert F. Reardon, Tereza Christina C. Valverde
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The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program relies on the foundations of adult education. In particular it depends heavily on peer support in difficult classes. The andragogical approach highlights the importance of addressing different learning styles and helps students to engage in collaborative learning and problem solving.
The Cycles Of Inquiry Model: An Exploration Of Action Research Through Movement And Vocalization, Luis Kong
The Cycles Of Inquiry Model: An Exploration Of Action Research Through Movement And Vocalization, Luis Kong
Adult Education Research Conference
The Cycles of Inquiry Model is grounded in somatic, embodied learning and vocalization. Tenshingoso, a Japanese expressive arts practice, is used as a platform for inquiry and dialogue that stimulates the senses and imagination to construct a container from which to enrich recursive knowledge and reflection. This somatic based framework provides a transformative and creative process for adult education practitioners.
Authenticity And Transformation: Existential Philosophy’S Contributions To Lifelong Learning, Adrienne Johnson
Authenticity And Transformation: Existential Philosophy’S Contributions To Lifelong Learning, Adrienne Johnson
Adult Education Research Conference
Existential philosophy contributes richly to the study of lifelong learning. To expose the depths of this conviction, I will explore how the concepts of authenticity and transformation help clarify and actually bolster the role of existential philosophy in lifelong learning.