JOANNE JANICKI
Adult Learning
EAD 861
Fall 2012
These classes were fundamental in helping me form and refine strategies in training that I use in my work. These classes also helped bridge those gaps that I was missing by being a health professional in the education system. The theory and strategies I learned are put to the test in my current setting. In exploring this page, feel free to check out my samples of coursework by clicking on the pictures and read more about my instructors by following their links.
EAD COURSES
Instructor Robert Hayden
This class was by far one of the most difficult in my program due to the amount of reading and educational theory that was covered in one semester. Vella’s Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach, was the highlight of the class. This book demonstrated real life strategies to use when teaching adults. We also used the Merriam, Caffarella, and Baumgartner text, Learning in Adulthood which reads more like an encyclopedia of theory. The class utilized group work and I enjoyed collaborating with peers. The sample I chose to share is a team product that took hours of collaboration.
Instructors: Nick Sheltrown & Steve Weiland
This class used several texts and online information to highlight the experiences and views of individuals learning and working in society. Reflection and journaling on the variety of resources led to a thought provoking semester on what is meant by the learning society. Esquith’s There are No Shortcuts demonstrated how one teacher took control of his students. My chosen sample is a review on Powers' Hamlet’s blackberry. This persuasive book questions how we use and respond to our technology.
Instructor: Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela
This class emphasized understanding students in terms of identity, ways of knowing, and ways of being in the world. Two outstanding books we read were A Different Mirror, by Takaki and A White Teacher Talks about Race, by Landsman. The Takaki book gives a great history on assimilation of immigrants into the United States culture. Landsman talks about the strategies she uses to engage students that teachers gave up on. The sample I have chosen is a curriculum intervention that I designed to include multicultural learning in my work.
Instructor: Patricia Farrell and Dr. John Dirkx
I have been teaching since I began my career, but I ‘m not formally known as a teacher. One thing that has driven my career and development is continuing education. I have attended and presented at several conferences. I was very excited to begin my Master program with a class that so closely relates to an important aspect of my job; professional development. The sample of work I chose to share here is an observation of a college professor in which I looked for critical aspects of his presentation and the response of the students.
Issues & Strategies in Multicultural Education
EAD 850
Spring 2010
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Training & Professional Development
EAD 863 Spring 2009
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