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Academic Entitlement, Adults In Higher Education, And Popular Culture: An Examination Of The Potential Interface, David R. Smyth
Academic Entitlement, Adults In Higher Education, And Popular Culture: An Examination Of The Potential Interface, David R. Smyth
Adult Education Research Conference
This study is two-fold in nature and will investigate the nature of academic entitlement within an adult graduate-student population and in accord seeks to examine the role public pedagogy through popular culture has on adult students in respect to academic entitlement.
I'Ll Ride The Wave Where It Takes Me: A Cyberethnography Of Pearl Jam Fan Communities, Peter Hornberger
I'Ll Ride The Wave Where It Takes Me: A Cyberethnography Of Pearl Jam Fan Communities, Peter Hornberger
Adult Education Research Conference
This roundtable explores the learning processes of adult fans of the music group Pearl Jam and their potential development of critical consciousness. The confluence of popular culture, music, fan culture, and digital media that occurs within these fan spaces is rich for exploration of contemporary forms of critical public pedagogy.
Vampires And Zombies As Critical Public Pedagogy: Using Horror For Critical Adult Education And Hrd Instruction, Robin Redmon Wright
Vampires And Zombies As Critical Public Pedagogy: Using Horror For Critical Adult Education And Hrd Instruction, Robin Redmon Wright
Adult Education Research Conference
This paper explores the connections among the increasing popularity of Zombie and Vampire films, and the current economic crisis, multi-national corporate abuses, over-consumption, consumerism, and environmental degradation and their effects on adult learners.
Critical Transformational Learning In The Post-Postmodern World, Jennifer A. Sandlin, M. Carolyn Clark, Robin Redmon Wright, M. Carolyn Clark
Critical Transformational Learning In The Post-Postmodern World, Jennifer A. Sandlin, M. Carolyn Clark, Robin Redmon Wright, M. Carolyn Clark
Adult Education Research Conference
We examine the modernist underpinnings of traditional adult learning and development theories and evaluate elements of those theories through more contemporary lenses. Drawing upon recent “public pedagogy” literature, we argue that much learning takes place outside of formal educational institutions. We look beyond modernist narratives to consider the possible implications for critical adult learning occurring in and through contemporary fragmented, digital, media-saturated culture.
What’S The Social Network Got To Do With It?!?: An Adult And Higher Education Evaluation Of Perceptions And Motivations To Study Abroad, Shelbee R. Nguyen, Joellen E. Coryell
What’S The Social Network Got To Do With It?!?: An Adult And Higher Education Evaluation Of Perceptions And Motivations To Study Abroad, Shelbee R. Nguyen, Joellen E. Coryell
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this study was to investigate adult learners’ perceptions and motivations to study abroad as well as the kinds of influences, including popular culture and social networks, that influence adult students to study abroad.
Seinfeld, The Simpsons, And Seductive Vampire Slayers: A Literature Review Of Adult Education And Popular Culture, Robin Redmon Wright, Jennifer A. Sandlin
Seinfeld, The Simpsons, And Seductive Vampire Slayers: A Literature Review Of Adult Education And Popular Culture, Robin Redmon Wright, Jennifer A. Sandlin
Adult Education Research Conference
This paper summarizes a review of the adult education literature that focuses on popular culture. Six ways that scholars have engaged with popular culture emerged. The authors offer suggestions for future research.
Expanding The Contributions Of Bell Hooks: Through The Lens Of Adult Education, Catherine H. Monaghan, Elice E. Rogers, Catherine A.
Expanding The Contributions Of Bell Hooks: Through The Lens Of Adult Education, Catherine H. Monaghan, Elice E. Rogers, Catherine A.
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this roundtable is to discuss hook’s influence in the field of adult education and her contributions. We will explore four key areas: 1) adult teaching and learning pedagogy, 2) adults and popular culture, 3) feminism and diverse women’s issues, and 4) diversity and liberatory pedagogy.
The Role Of Media And Popular Culture In The Mis/Education Of Adults, Elizabeth J. Tisdell, Patricia M. Thompson, Talmadge C. Guy, Jennifer Sandlin, Robin Redmon Wright
The Role Of Media And Popular Culture In The Mis/Education Of Adults, Elizabeth J. Tisdell, Patricia M. Thompson, Talmadge C. Guy, Jennifer Sandlin, Robin Redmon Wright
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this symposium is to explore multiple perspectives on the role of media in the education and mis-education of adults, and to consider how educators might draw on media in developing a critical public pedagogy.