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Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). An Inquiry Into Adult Education, Teacher Training, Vocational Education, And Women's Education, Kariman Mahmoud Jun 2024

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). An Inquiry Into Adult Education, Teacher Training, Vocational Education, And Women's Education, Kariman Mahmoud

Adult Education Research Conference

Despite Gandhi’s contributions to education, little research has explored his accomplishments in adult education. This paper sheds light on Gandhi's reflections on adult education, teachers' training, vocational, and women's education.


Does Neurodiversity Have A Place In Adult Education’S Discussion Of Diversity And Social Justice?, Tulare W. Park, John Szabo, Kari Sheward, Carol Rogers-Shaw Jun 2024

Does Neurodiversity Have A Place In Adult Education’S Discussion Of Diversity And Social Justice?, Tulare W. Park, John Szabo, Kari Sheward, Carol Rogers-Shaw

Adult Education Research Conference

This literature review explores the place of neurodivergent adults in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging policies and practices and the relationship between neurodiversity and social justice initiatives in adult education.


Parents’ Learning In Family Literacy Programming: Findings From A Four-Year, Mixed-Methods Evaluation, Esther Prins, Carol Clymer, Elisabeth Grinder Mclean, Jungeun Lee Jun 2024

Parents’ Learning In Family Literacy Programming: Findings From A Four-Year, Mixed-Methods Evaluation, Esther Prins, Carol Clymer, Elisabeth Grinder Mclean, Jungeun Lee

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This paper reports findings from a mixed-methods evaluation of five family literacy programs in Philadelphia, mainly serving immigrant mothers. The paper focuses on parents' educational, personal, social, and parenting outcomes.


Nadezhda Krupskaya’S Contributions To Early Soviet Adult Education Theory And Practice., Kate Antanovich, Esther Prins Jan 2023

Nadezhda Krupskaya’S Contributions To Early Soviet Adult Education Theory And Practice., Kate Antanovich, Esther Prins

Adult Education Research Conference

This article examines Nadezhda Krupskaya’s contribution to early Soviet adult education, outlines key principles of her adult education theory, and discusses tensions and challenges in implementing them in the Soviet context.


A Preliminary Investigation Of Complexity Theory’S Potential To Redefine And Reinvigorate The Field Of Adult Education, Jeff Zacharakis Jan 2022

A Preliminary Investigation Of Complexity Theory’S Potential To Redefine And Reinvigorate The Field Of Adult Education, Jeff Zacharakis

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Complex adaptive systems inherently fill niches, as one niche is filled another niche is created, hence these systems are never stable. This roundtable explores utilizing complexity theory to reimagine the future of adult education graduate programs.


A Model For Becoming An Inclusive Adult Educator: Designing For Disability, Tulare W. Park, Kayla D. Mohney, Erica R. Moore, Carol Rogers-Shaw Jan 2022

A Model For Becoming An Inclusive Adult Educator: Designing For Disability, Tulare W. Park, Kayla D. Mohney, Erica R. Moore, Carol Rogers-Shaw

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This evidence-based model of inclusive teaching offers knowledge and practical applications for adult educators. It provides strategies for equitably addressing all student needs, particularly those with disabilities.


A. Taboo Or Trivial: Women Adult Educators With Visible Tattoos And The Effect On Learners, Amanda Young Jan 2018

A. Taboo Or Trivial: Women Adult Educators With Visible Tattoos And The Effect On Learners, Amanda Young

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The purpose of this session is to discuss a future research project which examines the effect on adult learning conducted by a woman instructor with visible tattoos.