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Examining the Perspectives of Adult Working Learners and Key Stakeholders Using Critical Race Theory
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In: Applied Linguistics Faculty Publications and Presentations (2022)
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Purpose: This article reports on a critical race theory (CRT) analysis of the perspectives of providers of employer-supported educational opportunities and adult learners, who identified as Black, indigenous or as a person of color, and were employed in service industries. Design/methodology/approach: A review of the literature was used to shape an initial interview protocol. Data were collected from working learners in retail, hospitality, restaurants and healthcare industries. An “a priori” coding scheme that drew from CRT was applied to transcripts during analysis. Findings: Analysis revealed that working learners' skills, experiential knowledge, learning mindset, language flexibility and knowledge gained from previous learning experiences were not consistently acknowledged by employers. CRT analysis illustrated that endemic racism exists within educational opportunities and in workplace learning. Originality/value: CRT has not been widely used to examine adult education practice, especially for workforce development and employer-based education programs. This research expands the use of CRT in adult education and encourages critical conversations around equity in learning opportunities offered by employers. CRT informed data analysis uncovered barriers to equitable learning opportunities and workplace learning. A discussion of inequities in work-based learning illustrates there is insufficient awareness of implicit bias, which points to the need for initiatives focused on social justice.
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Keyword:
Adult learning; Applied Linguistics; Critical pedagogy; Critical race theory; Linguistics
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URL: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/ling_fac/77 https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1078&context=ling_fac
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Ecosystem of Workplace Education and Training: Where Do Learners Fit?
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In: 21CLEO Presentations and Publications (2022)
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Collaborative Digital Problem-Solving: Power, Relationships, and Participation
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In: Applied Linguistics Faculty Publications and Presentations (2021)
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21CLEO Research: Paving the Way Forward
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In: 21CLEO Research Project Blog Posts (2019)
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Documenting Digital Problem Solving: Qualitative Results Strategies and Approaches for Digital Problem Solving
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In: Data (2018)
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Observing Digital Problem Solving Checklist
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In: Digital Problem Solving Toolkit (2018)
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Blueprint for Designing Digital Problem Solving Tasks
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In: Digital Problem Solving Toolkit (2018)
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Defining Digital Problem Solving
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In: Digital Problem Solving Toolkit (2018)
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Digital Problem Solving: Score Report
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In: Digital Problem Solving Toolkit (2018)
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Analyzing and Interpreting data from PIAAC’s Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments (PSTRE) Assessment and Library Use Survey: Quantitative Results
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In: Data (2018)
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Executive Summary
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In: Presentations and Publications (2018)
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Digital Problem Solving: The Literacies of Navigating Life in the Digital Age
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In: Presentations and Publications (2018)
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Digital Equity in Libraries: Understanding the Problem Solving Skills of Adults
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In: Presentations and Publications (2017)
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Advancing Digital Skills for Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments
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In: Presentations and Publications (2017)
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Examining Digital Problem Solving Skills in Libraries to Promote Digital Equity
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In: Presentations and Publications (2017)
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From Digital Literacies to Digital Problem Solving: Expanding Technology-rich Learning Opportunities for Adults
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In: Presentations and Publications (2017)
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Developing Sustainable Partnerships to Advance Digital Equity
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In: Presentations and Publications (2017)
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Examining Adult Learners’ Digital Problem Solving in Libraries Using A Learning Typology
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In: Presentations and Publications (2017)
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Teaching for Digital Equity: Examining Digital Problem Solving in a Public Library
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In: Presentations and Publications (2017)
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