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CALL FOR CHAPTERS: Military Veterans Transitioning to Higher Education and the Civilian Workforce: Challenges, Opportunities, Supports, and Resources

Technology Support2023-09-20T20:33:12-04:00

Edited By: Yvonne Hunter-Johnson, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleTimothy J. Ros, McKendree UniversityMary V. Alfred, Texas A&M University For men and women who have served in the Armed Forces, transitioning from the “military world” to the “civilian world” is the ultimate journey. Hence, veterans encounter many challenges as they acclimate to civilian life, obtain academic and professional qualifications, secure employment, and much more. Many veterans transition from military service into higher education, but they are often met with unique challenges. The obstacles they encounter are not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as many factors can impact their academic success and [...]

37th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium Call for Proposals

2023-08-17T22:37:58-04:00

February 6-10, 2024 The International Self-Directed Learning Symposium provides an international forum for the discussion of important current developments in the study and application of self-directed learning (SDL). The International Society for Self-Directed Learning (ISSDL) defines SDL as “an intentional learning process that is created and evaluated by the learner.” The symposium offers a collaborative space for researchers, theorists, and practitioners to present their work for feedback and elaboration. Many symposium presenters use this feedback to prepare submissions for the International Journal of Self-Directed Learning. Program structure includes large group sessions as well as small group interaction opportunities. Theoreticians, researchers, and [...]

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