Kevin Van Lierop

Adult Education. Community Leadership. Civic Engagement.

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  • Preface
  • Table of Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • Philosophical Statement
  • Strands
    • Adult Education
    • Community Leadership
    • Civic Engagement
  • Resume
  • Reflective Synthesis
  • References
  • Appendices
  • Epilogue
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A portfolio tracing my growth as an adult educator. Identifying the philosophies, knowledge, skills, and attitudes I bring to my work, I offer reflections on what has informed my practice and how it continues to evolve.

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Preface

Table of Contents

An overview of this portfolio’s contents to aid navigation.

Executive Summary

An introduction detailing the purpose for developing this portfolio.

Philosophical Statement

A consideration of how educators balance the needs of the learners they serve while building relationships founded on mutual respect which places individual curiosity at the core of the learning process.

Strands

A practice defined as an adult educator, community leader and civic engagement designer.

Adult Education

Supporting adult learning in formal and community environments.

Community Leadership

Strengthening individual and organisational capacity.

Civic Engagement

Improving cities, neighbourhoods and communities.

Resume

An overview of contributions made in communities across all strands of professional practice.

Reflective Synthesis

Thoughts on the commonalities across a broader practice, the opportunities for growth and areas for attention, and how contributions can provide value to communities served.

References

Scholarly literature, professional documents and other works cited.

Appendices

Materials supporting the statements made throughout this portfolio.

Epilogue

  • © 2017 Kevin Van Lierop
    St. Francis Xavier University
    In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Adult Education