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On one level, my academic interests combine adult education, community-based development, and globalization studies, with a particular focus on [[Global South]]/[[Global North]] interplays, including the role of technology. On another perhaps more important level, I am interested in the learning theories and teaching techniques that facilitate the highest possible learning outcomes for every remediating and second language student. On still another level, my interests are very broad, and knowledge fascinates me. To me, the best educators are experts in their field but also very well-rounded, and I try to be that. | On one level, my academic interests combine adult education, community-based development, and globalization studies, with a particular focus on [[Global South]]/[[Global North]] interplays, including the role of technology. On another perhaps more important level, I am interested in the learning theories and teaching techniques that facilitate the highest possible learning outcomes for every remediating and second language student. On still another level, my interests are very broad, and knowledge fascinates me. To me, the best educators are experts in their field but also very well-rounded, and I try to be that. | ||
I have contributed to Suzanne T. Bell and Yukiko Inoue, ''Educational Technology in the 21st Century: The Case of the Asia Pacific Region,'' and several minor publicatons. My principle focus to date is on practice, including tailored curriculum writing for programs, not academic research publishing. | |||
Given the above, I hope the answer to the question of why I am involved with Citizendium is evidently clear. In short, educators should want high quality, neutral, and free educational resources available to all, and Citizendium holds great promise in these regards. ''Educators educate''. | Given the above, I hope the answer to the question of why I am involved with Citizendium is evidently clear. In short, educators should want high quality, neutral, and free educational resources available to all, and Citizendium holds great promise in these regards. ''Educators educate''. | ||
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