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Welcome to a dynamic dialogue with editors and authors from the textbook, http://thompsonbooks.com/higher-ed/adult-education/adult-education-and-learning-in-canada/. This series will offer insightful conversations designed to enrich and extend the content of the book. Join...
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Welcome to a dynamic dialogue with editors and authors from the textbook, Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in Canada: Advancing a Critical Legacy. This series will offer insightful conversations designed to enrich and extend the content of the book.
Join your hosts, Dr. Rahul Kumar and Stephen Hurley as they delve into pertinent questions and topics, curated specifically to pique the interest of graduate students in the Adult Education and Post-Secondary Education stream.
Through these discussions, we aim to further illuminate the complexities and nuances of adult education, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the field.
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Join your hosts, Dr. Rahul Kumar and Stephen Hurley as they delve into pertinent questions and topics, curated specifically to pique the interest of graduate students in the Adult Education and Post-Secondary Education stream.
Through these discussions, we aim to further illuminate the complexities and nuances of adult education, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the field.
Adult Education: Beyond the Textbook
Adult Education: Beyond the Textbook
The Art of Adult Education with Shauna Butterwick
3 OCT 2023 · In this episode, Shauna Butterwick shares her expertise on the importance of creative expression in education, the effects of neoliberal curriculum reforms on arts and humanities, and the transformative power of engaging in artistic activities. She also delves into her experiences as a facilitator, encouraging students to create their own curriculum and challenging the consumerist framework in higher education.
Dr. Shauna Butterwick is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia (UBC). With a rich academic background and a commitment to the field of adult education and learning, Dr. Butterwick has made significant contributions to the understanding and advancement of adult education and lifelong learning. Her association with UBC and the Department of Educational Studies showcases her dedication to community-based and feminist adult education research and pedagogy.Citation: Kumar, R., & Hurley, S. (Hosts). (2023, September 28). Shauna Butterwick – Journey Toward Embracing Creative Expression [Audio podcast episode]. In Adult Education: Beyond the Textbook – Then and Now. VoiceEd Radio. https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/shauna-butterwick/
Kumar, R., & Hurley, S. (Hosts). (2023, September 20). Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Building Solidarities with Cindy Hanson [Audio podcast episode]. In Adult Education: Beyond the Textbook – Then and Now. VoiceEd Radio. https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/decolonizing-indigenizing-and-building-solidarities-with-cindy-hanson/
Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Building Solidarities with Cindy Hanson
27 SEP 2023 · In this episode, Rahul Kumar and Stephen Hurley are joined by Dr. Cindy Hanson to discus approaches to decolonizing the work of Adult Education, including several pedagogical considerations: Story Work, place-based learning and developing epistemic solidarities.
Dr. Cindy Hanson is a Professor at the University of Regina, specializing in gender, intersectionality, Indigenous rights, and community-based research. She has lead 3 research projects funded by SSHRC, one on intergenerational learning in Indigenous textile arts, one focusing on Indian residential school compensations and a third, looking at transportation vulnerabilities in rural Canada. Dr. Hanson has held consultancies in over 15 countries and has published works like "Cracking Labour’s Glass Ceiling." She's a past-president of CASAE and has worked with various UN agencies.
Understanding Africentricity in Adult Education with Dr. Susan Brigham
13 SEP 2023 · In this episode, the hosts and the guest discuss the need to recognize diverse learning contexts and narratives, the importance of addressing social justice, and the politics behind determining "good learning" in adult education. Dr. Brigham emphasizes the transformative potential of exploring different ideas, theories, and ideological perspectives, such as Africentricity (no, that is not a spelling mistake), to move society forward. They also delve into the significance of the critical legacy in adult education and the exploration of unconventional forms of knowledge sharing.
Dr. Susan M. Brigham is a distinguished professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in the Faculty of Education. Her teaching journey began in diverse locations such as Ireland, Kuwait, and Canada. She later taught at the University of Alberta and Athabasca University. Dr. Brigham's research spans topics like Lifelong Learning, International/Intercultural education, Immigration/Integration Issues, and Feminism. She has been an educational consultant for global institutions like the World Bank and has presented her findings worldwide.
Kumar, R., & Hurley, S. (Hosts). (2023, September 5). Susan Brigham - Understanding Africentricity in Adult Education [Audio podcast episode]. In Adult Education: Beyond the Textbook – Then and Now. VoiceEd Radio. https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/understanding-africentricity-in-adult-education-with-dr-susan-brigham/
Understanding the impact of neoliberalism on education and society with Dr. Sara Carpenter
1 SEP 2023 · In this episode of Beyond the Textbook, Rahul Kumar engages in a dynamic and insightful conversation with Dr. Sara Carpenter, an expert in adult education. Dr. Carpenter delves into the complexities and contradictions within the field, examining its relationship with neoliberalism and the potential for transformative change. She emphasizes the need for critical reflection in adult education.
Sara Carpenter is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. Her research is deeply influenced by her work with refugee and migrant populations and her involvement in feminist, anti-poverty, and immigrant rights campaigns. As a critical education scholar, she delves into Marxist feminist theories, politics of the not-for-profit sector, and Marxist and feminist critical pedagogies. She has authored and edited several works, including "Revolutionary Learning: Marxism, Feminism, & Knowledge" and "Youth in/as Crisis: Young People, Public Policy, and the Politics of Learning.
Kumar, R., & Hurley, S. (Hosts). (2023, August 28). Sara Carpenter – Understanding the impact of neoliberalism on education and society [Audio podcast episode]. In Adult Education: Beyond the Textbook – Then and Now. VoiceEd Radio. https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/understanding-the-impact-of-neoliberalism-on-education-and-society-with-dr-sara-carpenter/
Contact Rahul and Stephen by email: beyondthetextbook@voicEd.ca
Understanding Adult Education: From Community Building to Workplace Training and Beyond with Dr. Robert McGray
31 AUG 2023 · In this first episode of the podcast, we speak with Dr. Robert McGray (Brock University). Dr. McGray is one of the editors of our key text for this series, http://thompsonbooks.com/higher-ed/adult-education/adult-education-and-learning-in-canada/
Dr. Robert McGray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University. He is renowned for his research on the intersection of social theory and critical public pedagogy. Over the years, his scholarly contributions have earned him numerous awards and recognitions, including funding from SSHRC. Dr. McGray has held esteemed positions such as an Associate Editor for The Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education and the President of the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education. His current research delves into the effects of debt and austerity agendas on learners and community educators' use of social media tools to combat hate speech. Dr. McGray's academic journey has taken him across various regions, including the West Indies, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta in Theoretical, Cultural, and International Studies in Education, a Master of Arts in Education from Mount Saint Vincent University, and a Bachelor of Arts and a Certificate in Adult Education from Dalhousie University.
Kumar, R., & Hurley, S. (Hosts). (2023, July 31). Robert McGray – Understanding Adult Education in Canada [Audio podcast episode]. In Adult Education: Beyond the Textbook – Then and Now. VoiceEd Radio.https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/understanding-adult-education-in-canada-from-community-building-to-workplace-training-and-beyond-with-dr-robert-mcgray
Contact Rahul and Stephen by email: beyondthetextbook@voicEd.ca
Welcome to a dynamic dialogue with editors and authors from the textbook, http://thompsonbooks.com/higher-ed/adult-education/adult-education-and-learning-in-canada/. This series will offer insightful conversations designed to enrich and extend the content of the book. Join...
show more
Welcome to a dynamic dialogue with editors and authors from the textbook, Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in Canada: Advancing a Critical Legacy. This series will offer insightful conversations designed to enrich and extend the content of the book.
Join your hosts, Dr. Rahul Kumar and Stephen Hurley as they delve into pertinent questions and topics, curated specifically to pique the interest of graduate students in the Adult Education and Post-Secondary Education stream.
Through these discussions, we aim to further illuminate the complexities and nuances of adult education, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the field.
show less
Join your hosts, Dr. Rahul Kumar and Stephen Hurley as they delve into pertinent questions and topics, curated specifically to pique the interest of graduate students in the Adult Education and Post-Secondary Education stream.
Through these discussions, we aim to further illuminate the complexities and nuances of adult education, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the field.
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