General Framework
Summary of the overall framework and the theoretical components that underpin the design of the framework.
Click here WorkshopsIf you are interested in finding out more about this framework and would like a workshop facilitated, please contact the author for more details - [email protected]
Following are free resources used in the workshop. This Power Point is used as the introduction for the Higher Expectation Workshop
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Each participant receives a booklet to work through and keep as a resource.
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Articles and research papers by author
Recently published:
James, T., & Seary, K. (2019). Why aren’t they attending class like they are supposed to? A review into students’ perception of the value of class attendance. Student Success, 10(1), 115-129. https://doi.org/10.5204/ssj.v10i1.1111 Armstrong, F., James, T., Conradie, H., & Parker, S. (2018). Males in Enabling: Painting a portrait through narrative. Student Success, 9(1), 9-22. doi: 10.5204/ssj.v9i1.429 James, T. (2016). ‘The juxtaposition of STEPS to the undergraduate arena: The lived experience of transitioning into undergraduate study.’ Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 56(2). 250-267. James, T., Conradie, H., Saint, R., & Browne, M. (2015). ‘An exploratory study of the factors associated with an initial testing process: Testing the testing.’ International Studies in Widening Participation. 2(1). 2-14. Armstrong, G., James, T., Conradie, H. & Parker, S. (2018). Males in enabling: Painting a portrait through narrative. Student Success Journal…. In the proceedings of the National Access and Enabling Educators Association Conference, 30 November – 1 December, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Australia. James, T. & Conradie, H. (2016). Flipping the classroom. Is it a flipping good idea, or a flop?. In Accessibility, Flexibility and Equity. In Accessibility, Flexibility and Equity: Proceedings from the Foundations and Bridging Educators New Zealand. 1-2 December, Auckland. New Zealand. Armstrong, F., James, T., Conradie, H., & Parker, S. (2016). Males in enabling: Their lives, their experience, their perspective. "To those who said I couldn't do it, thank you for giving me the opportunity to prove you wrong." In Accessibility, Flexibility and Equity: Proceedings from the Foundations and Bridging Educators New Zealand. 1-2 December, Auckland. New Zealand. Seary. K. & James, T. (2016). ‘Show up’: Is that the recipe for success? In Accessibility, Flexibility and Equity. In Accessibility, Flexibility and Equity: Proceedings from the Foundations and Bridging Educators New Zealand. 1-2 December, Auckland. New Zealand. Seary. K., James, T. & Conradie, H. (2014). Designing practical strategies to increase STEPS students’ attendance at face-to-face, on campus classes. Foundations and Bridging Educators New Zealand Conference, Tauranga, New Zealand. James, T., Conradie, H., & Armstrong, F. (2014). The male perspective: Their lived experience as they embark on a educational journey through an enabling program. Foundations and Bridging Educators New Zealand Conference, Tauranga, New Zealand. James, T. (2013). Successfully transitioning to university: The influence of self-efficacy. National Enabling Association of Australia, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia. |
Literature
Adult Learning Principles
Knowles, M., Holton, E., & Swanson, R. (2005). The adult learner. Amsterdam: Elsevier. Galbraith, M. (2004). The teacher of adults. In M. Galbraith, Adult Learning Methods: A guide for effective instruction (3rd ed., pp. 3-23). Malabar, Florida: Krieger. Elias, J., & Merriam, S. (1980). Philosophical foundations of adult education (2nd ed.). Huntington, NY: Krieger. Kidd, J. (1973). How adults learn. New York: Association Press. Merriam, S. (2001). Andragogy and Self-Directed Learning: Pillars of Adult Learning Theory. New Directions For Adult And Continuing Education, 2001(89), 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ace.3 Palis, A., & Quiros, P. (2014). Adult learning principles and presentation pearls. Middle East African Journal Of Ophthalmology, 21(2), 114-122. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-9233.129748 Sheridan, J. (2007). Looking back to the future through the lens of adult education. The LLI Review, 2, 4-16. Retrieved from http://www.faithformationlearningexchange.net/uploads/5/2/4/6/5246709/lifelong_learning_in_a_postmodern_age.pdf Caine, R. (2005). 12 brain/mind learning principles in action. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. |