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The Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcasts include interviews, webinars, and audio recordings created for educators, administrators, scholars, and students interested in topics related to adult learning. The podcast episodes are sponsored by SCOC Consulting.
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Dr. Julia Denholm is the author of Chapter 8. She currently serves as the Dean of Lifelong Learning at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. She was formerly Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, at CapilanoUniversity, as well as Dean of kálax-ay, Capilano’s Sunshine Coast campus. She obtained her Ph.D. in educational studies and her a Master of Arts in English literature from the University of British Columbia. Denholm is a distinguishedacademic leader and educator known for her commitment to enhancing post-secondary education. With a background in English literature and a passion for the liberal arts, Dr. Denholm is dedicated to fostering student success andadvocating for innovative teaching practices that bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application. Her work focuses on curriculum development, interdisciplinary studies, and experiential learning. Throughout her career, she has been a mentor to both students, staff, and faculty, promoting lifelong learning and professional growth.Transcripts
Dr. Sarah Bond was raised in east central Illinois and was actively involved in 4-H for 12 years and the FFA for six years. She believes that her educational and leadership success is attributed to the opportunities she received in agriculture and these organizations. In 1991-92, she served as the State FFA Secretary-Treasurer, which allowed her to travel across the state and speak with high school students, business leaders, and educational institutions about the importance of Career and Technical Education.Transcripts
Dr. Xi Lin is a co-author of Chapter 6. She holds a B.M. degree in Public Utilities Management from the North China Electric Power University, a M.A. in Communications and a Ph.D. inAdult Education from Auburn University. Xi Lin is currently an associate professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions at East Carolina University. Dr. Lin is dedicated to exploring how technology can enhance teaching andlearning in higher education. Her research focuses on student engagement and interaction in online and distance learning and international students and faculty in the US higher education. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, edited and authored multiple books and chapters, contributing valuable insights into best practices for online instruction and the use of multimedia in education.Transcripts
Dr. Linnea M. Haren Conely leads curriculum development at AIDT, Alabama’s workforce development agency where she designs training programs to prepare Alabama citizens for jobs at the state’s new and expanding businesses. Dr. Haren Conely is also the founder of Questia Corps, a social impact training consultancy. Her research focuses on the intersections of lifelong learning, civic engagement, and technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Auburn University, a M.R.P. in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from Kent State University, and a M.L.A. in English from Auburn Montgomery University. Podcast Transcript
Yan Dai is the co-author of Chapter 6. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Educational Psychology program at Auburn University. Her research interests include motivation, particularly self-efficacy and self-regulation. She has over 15 years of experience as an ESL instructor in China, and was recognized as the FLTR (Foreign Language Teaching and Research) Outstanding Mentor for guiding a student to victory in the National English Contest in China.
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Dr. Michael Wooten is the author of Chapters 4 (on the brain)
and 13 (this podcast). He is Emeritus Professor of Genetics with the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University. Wooten reflects on his 36-year career as a faculty member within a land-grant institution of higher learning. He shares how the common practice of faculty members in the sciences begin teaching without any formal training in education theory and how he navigated the learning journey.
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Dr Stephen O’Brien the author of Chapter 11 and is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University College Cork, Ireland. He is Programme Director for the Postgraduate Diploma in Further, Adult and Community Education (PDFACE). O’Brien sets the scene for critically examining Further Education and Training learners’ transition to university, discussing how ‘voice’ is central to the university’s mission and can deepen inclusion in the Higher Education community.
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Dr. Luan is a researcher and educator from China and one of three authors who collaborated on the Chinese chapter. She also shares the unique differences in Chinese higher education and culture that impact adult learners and their growth as learners. Lingfei has a background in educational psychology, and in this episode, she helps us better understand the perceptions of adult learners to better understand knowledge acquisition and memory in the learning process.
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Mr. Colin McGregor has had a long career in Adult Education. He recently retired as the Director of the peak body for Adult Education in New Zealand (NZ) - Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa. In this podcast episode, Colin shares his thoughts about NZ’s bi-cultural society and how we might learn from collaborations and partnerships across the world. In addition, he discusses the importance of policy and funding for ACE.
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Dr. Jan Schiller is a Helmut Schmidt University researcher with a background in sociology and educational philosophy. In this episode, he highlights Bildung's importance to adult education and lifelong learning. This chapter highlights the digital transformations critical to higher education and learning in later life.
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Dr. Shermaine Barrett has been involved in adult education
for many years, including environmental education for community leaders in Jamaica. In this episode, she shares how adult learning is about preparing people for the world of work. As educators, we need to understand our learners and engage them with a holistic approach that develops the skills and competencies needed in the 21st century.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Lisa Breitschwerdt shares her research on the professionalization of adult education at the University of Wurzburg. She loves being a researcher and learning in the international context. Her passion and transition into adult learning came from her study of pedagogy in Bavaria, and she wants to help others enjoy and understand the broad field of adult learning.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Colette February shares her experiences as a mature student in the South African higher education environment and how it has positively shaped her identity. She discusses the motivation and needs of mature learners and the importance of flexibility in time and space needs that higher education should consider.
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This is an introduction to a series of podcast episodes with interviews with chapter authors of the edited volume that emphasizes the importance of the college and postsecondary experience as the key transition point for individuals as they move into the adult world.
Listen to the introductory words of the book editor, Dr. Leslie Cordie. For more details, go to the online forum.
This episode introduces an impish, fun-loving, multi-lingual, lovely lady born in Belgium in 1928. Despite her teenage years being WWII, she has led a full and interesting life. Irene now resides in Wisconsin still enjoying life and sharing her talents.
Professional Development for Instructors
Higher education instructors need to learn anew and rethink pedagogical strategies when designing and teaching online and blended delivery formats. Instructors crave opportunities to discuss and share their experiences with others. Yet there are few opportunities in their work to do so. This episode, part of the Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcast, under the Series “Professional Development for Instructors,” is for administrators, faculty developers, and
instructors. This episode explains the importance of professional development for instructors and how instructors can benefit. Subscribe to or follow the online forum. If you are interested in the interactive workshops we offer, check our website.
Reflective and Creative Practice for Adult Educators
Our relationship and beliefs about time impact our daily activity and our educational undertakings yet these time perspectives are learned and can be changed. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Lohr describes one typology of time perspective described in the literature and how it can be applied in the adult classroom. By integrating reflective activities such as stories that encourage accomplishment, gratitude, and endeavor, we as facilitators help our adult learners develop balance and flexibility. Join the online forum and share your insights.
Reflective and Creative Practice for Adult Educators
Discussion boards help students to reflect on how the course content connects to their professional and personal lives while sharing their knowledge and creating community. In this episode, Kathy Lohr describes the activity “Participation Rationale” in which students choose their best initial prompt and three replies to their classmates that they are most proud of. Dr. Lohr provides four examples of students’ posts for this activity. Join the online forum and share your insights.
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Oneka Jenkins about women in the trades. Oneka is an instructor with Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy and IBEW Low Voltage Electrical
Journeyman Technician.
Bio of interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Nancy Chapko about online learner engagement. Dr. Chapko is an Instructional Design Strategist at Gateway Technical College, an adjunct instructor in Career and Technical Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an adjunct instructor of business courses at Wisconsin Technical College, and a National Training Institute (NTI) professional educator for the Electrical Training Alliance.
Bio of The bio of the interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
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