Preliminary Program
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Registration Materials
AERC 2000
An International Conference
“The Right Questions: Researching in a New Century”
The 41st Annual
Adult Education Research Conference
June 2-4, 2000
(Pre-conferences: May 31 & June 1)
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Participating research groups:
Adult Education Research Conference (AERC)
Adult Learning Australia – Research Network (ALA–RN)
Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE)
European Society for Research in the Education of Adults (ESREA)
Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults (SCUTREA)
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC Canada
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Location
AERC 2000 is being held on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver International Airport is served by direct or connecting flights from most major cities in the world. All conference sessions will take place on campus in the Walter Gage Conference Centre, the Curtis Law Building and other nearby facilities. The university has a wide range of recreational and cultural facilities available to conference participants and accompanying family members.
Accommodation
Walter Gage Residence has several room types available from singles with shared or private bath to suites with space for families. Floor plans can be viewed on the AERC Web site. Many of the rooms have spectacular views of the coast mountains or the Strait of Georgia. There are no hotels near the campus, so Gage Residence will be the most convenient and economical accommodation available. Reserve your room by completing the accommodation reservation form and sending it directly to the UBC Conference Centre by April 30. All rates are in Canadian dollars.
For those who prefer to stay off campus, there are several hotels located on or near an express bus route (Broadway 99 B-line) that will get you to campus in about 25 minutes. Rates below are for single/double rooms and do not include tax.
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre–$144
(604) 879-0511; E-mail:
Plaza 500 Hotel–$159
(604) 873-1811 or 1 800 473-1811
Ramada Vancouver Centre–$135
(604) 872-8661 or 1 800 663-5403
When making reservations at these hotels, mention you are eligible for the “UBC Faculty of Education” rate.
Airport Shuttle
For the convenience of those staying on campus, we will be operating a shuttle between Vancouver International Airport and Walter Gage Residence on May 31, June 1 and June 2. The pick-up schedule will depend on arrival times. If you would like to take the shuttle, be sure to indicate this on your registration form and provide arrival information. If you sign up for the shuttle by April 30 you will be notified of the pick-up schedule by May 15. There will also be a sign-up sheet in the registration area for the return shuttle to the airport.
Taxis from the airport to campus cost about $25.
Pre- and Post-Conferences
All conference participants are invited to attend any of the pre- and post-conferences. You can register for these on the enclosed conference registration form. Note that some of these have modest registration fees while others are no charge. It is important to register for these in advance so that those planning them will know how many to expect for the sessions, breaks and meals.
Registration
All fees are in Canadian dollars. The registration fee for the main conference includes all sessions, breaks, the conference luncheon and a copy of the Proceedings. Those who register by April 30 will receive confirmation, a receipt and additional information. Those who register after April 30 can pick up their receipt at the conference registration desk. Registering by April 30 will not only save you money, but will also help ensure that we have accurate counts for meals, breaks and printing the Proceedings. Cancellations received by May 15 will be subject to a $25 processing fee. Those who cancel between May 15 and May 31 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds after May 31.
On site registration will be available in Fort Camp Lounge in Gage Residence the following days and times:
Thursday, June 1, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; and 7:00-9:00 pm
Friday, June 2, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday, June 3, 8:00 am-12:00 pm
West Coast Salmon BBQ and
Celebration of Cultures
Join us on Friday evening, June 2 for a taste of traditional West Coast cuisine and culture in the spectacular setting of the First Nations House of Learning Longhouse. This optional conference event is co-sponsored by the UBC First Nations House of Learning and the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education. There is limited seating, so be sure to reserve your space early for this memorable evening.
New Century Boogie and Talent
Extravaganza
Join other conference participants for an evening of music, dance, and humour on Saturday, June 3. Bring along your voice, instrument, stand-up routine, skit or poetry to share with others. We will provide some music and a stage from which you can display your talents. Sign up on the registration form if you’d like a place on the program and someone will be in touch with you.
For More Information
If you have questions about the conference, please contact Roweena Bacchus, Conference Secretary, Department of Educational Studies, 2125 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4.
Tel: (604) 822-5374; Fax: (604) 822-4244 or by e-mail at
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Visit the conference Web site for more information and for PDF versions of the registration and accommodation forms:
www.edst.educ.ubc.ca/aerc/
Pre-conference Program
Wednesday, May 31 & Thursday, June 1
Labour Education Pre-conference
May 31, 1:00-5:00 pm and June 1, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Labour education is one of the most important forms of non-vocational adult education world-wide. This pre-conference provides an opportunity for all those engaged in labour education (as union-based educators/ trainers, labour studies tutors, researchers into labour education issues, etc.) to come together and exchange information and ideas. The turn of the century is significant for unions around the globe, massive changes are taking place and union education for members and representatives needs to be both responsive and proactive.
For further information contact Bruce Spencer at
(780) 675-6347 or at .
Registration fee: No charge.
Thursday, June 1
African American Pre-conference
9:00 am-5:00 pm
The 8th Annual African American Pre-Conference, “Self-Determination for the New Millennium,” focuses on the following themes: 1) historical research on people of African descent who are involved in adult and continuing Education; and 2) research on contemporary issues relevant to the African diaspora in the area of adult and continuing education.
The pre-conference provides an important forum for graduate students to engage in critical dialogue on issues related to how culture and race impact adult education research and praxis. The session brings together faculty, students and community practitioners from various backgrounds and ethnicities to discuss common issues and concerns.
For further information contact Juanita Johnson-Bailey at (706) 542-2214 or at .
Registration fee: $30
Houle Scholars’ Pre-conference
9:00 am-5:00 pm
The purpose of this pre-conference is to share with AERC participants findings of the research projects conducted by the first group of Cyril O. Houle Scholars. The Houle Scholars’ program selected the initial group of nine projects in 1998 and the research on projects initiated at that time has been completed. The goal of this pre-conference is to share research results and initiate a global dialogue related to the applicability of these findings within the field of adult education. The pre-conference will conclude with a discussion and synthesis of the collective impact of these research projects in the field of adult and continuing education. This pre-conference is open to all Adult Education Research Conference participants who are interested in attending. A monograph of the papers presented will be prepared and order forms will be available during the session. More complete program information can be found on the conference Web site: www.edst.educ.ubc.ca/aerc/.
For further information contact Barbara Daley at
(414) 229-4311 or at .
Registration fee: $10
Using the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics’ Adult Education Survey Data
9:00 am-5:00 pm
This day-long workshop will focus on interview data collected from a nationally representative sample of US adults about their educational experiences and activities during the year preceding the interview. The questionnaire covers such activities as participation in adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), credential programs, work related courses, etc.
The workshop will focus on the most recent survey, fielded in early 1999, which collected data from approximately 7,000 adults. After the workshop, attendees will also be able to work with the two earlier collections (1995 and 1991). Workshop attendees will learn how to select variables from the files for analysis, estimate means and percentages of variables on the files, and test hypotheses associated with these variables. Free copies of the data sets and documentation will be distributed.
For further information contact Chris Chapman at (202) 219-4182 or at .
Registration fee: No charge.
First Nations and Indigenous Adult Education Pre-conference
12:00-5:00 pm
Please join us at the First Nations House of Learning Longhouse, June 1, starting at 12:00 noon for lunch followed by a panel presentation and discussion regarding First Nations and Indigenous Adult Education. The panelists will represent community-based and institutionally-based First Nations adult education. Programs, teaching and learning approaches, curricula, issues, challenges and successes will be highlighted. Participants will have opportunities to share and discuss their perspectives in small groups. The main purposes of this session are to meet other educators involved in First Nations and Indigenous adult education and to learn about current programs at both the community and post-secondary levels.
For further information contact Jo-ann Archibald at
(604) 822-3071 or at .
Registration fee: $20 (includes light lunch)
Espace Francophone
1:00-5:00 pm
L'objectif de l'Espace Francophone est de fournir aux chercheurs qui s'expriment en français l'occasion de présenter et de discuter leurs recherches. Cette activité est cependant ouverte à tous. En l'absence de traduction simultanée, des résumés en anglais peuvent être fournis aux participants qui ne comprennent pas le français.
The aim of the Espace Francophone is to give French speaking researchers the opportunity to present and discuss their research. All participants can attend. In the absence of simultaneous translation, brief summaries in English will be given for those who don’t understand French.
For further information contact Mohamed Hrimech at (514) 343-6167 or at .
Registration fee: No charge.
Adult Literacy Pre-conference: Enhancing Adult Literacy Research
3:00-4:30 pm
This session offers an opportunity to strengthen the literacy research enterprise and to create bridges among the membership of different adult education associations. It is intended to update participants on some of the recent developments in Canada to establish an adult literacy community and to initiate a sharing of research interests and projects across countries.
For further information contact Maurice Taylor at (613) 562-5800 loc. 4037 or at
Registration fee: No charge.
Conference Program
Friday, June 2
8:30-10:00 am Opening General Session
Wecome
Introductions
Conference Overview
Panel Discussion
Setting Agendas for the 21st Century:
Regional Perspectives on Research Priorities
10:00-10:30 am Break & Refreshments
10:30-11:20 am Paper & Roundtable Session 1
Papers
Mary V. Alfred–The Politics of Knowledge and Theory Construction in Adult Education: A Critical Analysis from an Africentric Feminist Perspective
Gabo Peggy Ntseane–Botswana Rural Women’s Transition to Urban Business Success: Collective Struggles, Collective Learning
Tom Heany–The Unpaid Piper Calls the Tune: Popular Education in the Face of Bureaucracy
Jennifer Sumner–Civil Capital, Adult Education and Community Sustainability: A Theoretical Overview
Maurice C. Taylor–Partners in the Transfer of Learning: A Qualitative Study of Workplace Literacy Programs
Penny Rosenwasser–Tool for Transformation: Cooperative Inquiry as a Process for Healing from Internalized Oppression
Jeb Schenck–Before the Memory Fades: Measuring Long Term Memory in Older Adults
Cynthia Lee Andruske–Self-Directed Learning as a Political Act: Learning Projects of Women on Welfare
Fiona Reeve, Jim Gallacher–Researching the Implementation of Work-Based Learning Within Higher Education: Questioning Collusion and Resistance
Sue Shore–“White Practices” in Adult Education Settings: An Exploration
Roundtables
John M. Dirkx, Jennifer Kushner, Susan B.
Slusarski–Are We Walking the Talk? Questions of Structure and Agency in the Research on Teaching in Adult Education
Robert N. Guerrero, Yvonne Peterson–The Truth About the First American Thanksgiving and 10 Other Things Every Adult Educator Should Know about Educating Native Adult Learners
Marina Niks, Allison Tom, Lynette Harper–Collaboration Anxiety: What Do We Do About It?
Peter Jarvis, Colin Griffin, John Holford–Mapping the Changing Field of Adult Education Through the Literature—Towards a Conceptual Framework
11:35-12:25 pm Paper & Roundtable Session 2
Papers
Irene C. Baird–Violence Against Women: Looking Behind the Mask of Incarcerated Batterers
Carole Barlas, Elizabeth Kasl, Bobbie Kyle,
Alec MacLeod, Doug Paxton, Penny Rosenwasser, Linda Sartor–Learning to Unlearn White Supremacist Consciousness
Olga Ebert, Mary Beth Bingman–One Year After Enrollment in Literacy Programs: A Study of Changes in Learners’ Lives
Andrea D. Ellinger, Baiyin Yang, Alexander E.
Ellinger–Is the Learning Organization for Real? Examining the Impacts of the Dimensions of the Learning Organization on Organizational Performance
Dorothy Lander–A Critical Autobiography of Moral Learning Across Four Generations of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union: A Feminist Geneaology
Elizabeth Lange–Beyond Transformative Learning: Work, Alienation and Adult Education
Tom Nesbit–Cultures of Teaching
Dave O’Reilly–New Century/New Formations of Knowledge/New Ways of Learning and Knowing
Ylva Kjellberg–Researching Learning Environments in Knowledge Intense Companies on the European Arena: The Search for a European Dimension in Adult Learning in Worklife
M. Law, G. Percy–Training and the New Industrial Relations: A NZ Study that Explores Streeck’s Thesis
Roundtables
Ralph G. Brockett–Is it Time to Move On? Reflections on a Research Agenda for Self-Directed Learning in the 21st Century
Pramila Aggarwai, Bill Fallis, Bob Luker–Adult Education for a Civil Society: Starting Over
Moira Lee–Collaborative Learning in Three British Adult Education Schemes
Theo Jansen, Wiltrud Gieseke, Manuela Marinho, Susan Weil, Knud Illeris, Danny Wildemeersch–Balancing Instrumental, Biographic and Social Competencies