1. Lessons From a Lifelong Learner
Focus on Learning 2 – Kingston
Nelson Rogers, BA, BEd, MSW, EdD
June 5, 2018
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2. What is a Community College – Really?
We’re all surprised to be here
A building-block of democracy
Not just an institution, but a movement
We’re making it up as we go
Don’t follow a recipe - appreciate the flavours
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3. My Story – A Non-Linear Career Path
When life hands you lemons …
Be inclined to say “YES”
“Swirling”
McCormick, A.C. (2003). Swirling and Double‐Dipping: New Patterns of Student Attendance and Their Implications for Higher Education. New Directions for Higher Education. (121) p
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4. The Value of Networking
Committees can be good
Even the bad ones
Personal and professional connections
Two-way streets
When you don’t know …
Who knows?
Ask what you need to know
Shut up and listen
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5. There Will Be Potholes in the Road
Learn from the bad times as well as the good
Persevere
with goals that are important
Take care of yourself
Physically
Mentally
Spiritually
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6. Focus on Learning 2 - Nelson Rogers
Theory and Research
Bourdieu, P. (1986). The forms of capital. In J. Richardson (Ed.), Handbook of theory and research for the sociology of education (p ). New York: Greenwood Press.
Rogers, N.P. (2012). Campus in the Country: Community College Involvement in Rural Community Development. Journal of Rural and Community Development. 7(3),
Cultural Capital
(What You Know)
Social Capital
(Who You Know)
Formal
Education
Credentials
Institutional Structure
Professional Associations
Informal
Know-how
Hard Knocks
Friends
Acquaintances
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7. Focus on Learning 2 - Nelson Rogers
Lifelong Learning
“Education is Life…
Life is Education”
Lindeman, E. (1926) The Meaning of Adult Education; For Those Who Need To Be Learners
CICan Resources:
What is the Future of Learning in Canada? (2011) Canadian Council on Learning
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8. Thank you!
Lessons From a Lifelong Learner - Focus on Learning 2 – Kingston
Nelson Rogers, BA, BEd, MSW, EdD
June 5, 2018