Publication Date

2021

Abstract

With the rapid growth and adoption of online programs in higher education comes a concern that education is becoming even more industrialized, reducing student liberty. This paper first critiques online learning with the concept of industrialized education. Then, it outlines and applies the revolutionary approaches of liberatory pedagogy. Finally, this paper explores and describes ten practical ways for teachers and instructional designers to apply liberatory pedagogy in online courses to empower students as partners in their own learning.

Author Biography

Jason is the Director of Teaching & Learning in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, where he primarily leads the development and improvement of teaching and learning, both face to face and online. His previous experience includes Director of Educational Technology at a high school in eastern Kentucky and Adjunct University/College Professor in Toronto, Canada. Jason earned a Master of Divinity, a Master of Education in Educational Technology, and is currently a PhD Candidate at UK’s College of Education (Educational Leadership) with a focus on online program leadership.

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Freedom for the (Distance Education) People! Ten Practical Ways to Bring Liberatory Pedagogy to Your Online Class

With the rapid growth and adoption of online programs in higher education comes a concern that education is becoming even more industrialized, reducing student liberty. This paper first critiques online learning with the concept of industrialized education. Then, it outlines and applies the revolutionary approaches of liberatory pedagogy. Finally, this paper explores and describes ten practical ways for teachers and instructional designers to apply liberatory pedagogy in online courses to empower students as partners in their own learning.