Sandra Daffron
Dr. Sandra Ratcliff Daffron, program director of continuing and college education, came to Western Washington University in 2001 after completing a two-year assignment as senior advisor for judicial and legal education in Palestine. She has done extensive research in public policy formation and served for three years as executive director and vice president of the American Judicature Society. Daffron received her Ed.D. in adult and continuing education at Northern Illinois University and has served on the board of directors for the American Association of Continuing Education.
Living in Palestine: A Personal Perspective
What is it like to live and work in Palestine? Sandra Daffron lived in Palestine for two years during the Second Intafada (2000 to 2001). While there, she served as a senior advisor for judicial and legal education and was involved in updating the curricula of four law schools and training programs for judges. She traveled to several territory schools and collaborated with faculty from universities in the West Bank and Gaza. Daffron presents a personal perspective of events happening in Palestine and shares slides, maps and pictures not normally seen outside the region.
Education in China Today
In China, three percent of the country’s GNP is now being directed toward setting up community colleges and technical schools, expanding the country’s 1,552 colleges and universities, and establishing local learning communities. Sandra Daffron reports on the advances in urbanization and industrialization that are driving forces in current efforts to expand educational and training opportunities. Daffron led a 2005 study tour to China and visited a variety of educational programs offered at community and regional levels.
How Adults Learn
Adults learn differently than children do. In this presentation, Sandra Daffron demonstrates specific techniques for teaching and training adults. Her presentation includes an overview of the interactive teaching model developed by Malcolm Knowles that focuses on using the knowledge of all the adults involved in a learning situation.
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