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Curriculum Vitae
Jonathan Edward Taylor
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and Research, 2010 Major: Adult Education/Adult Learning
Cognate: Cultural Anthropology
Hood College
Degree: Master of Arts in Human Sciences, 2007 Major: Psychology
Towson University
Degree: Bachelor of Science, 2000 Major: Economics
Major: Political Science
Emphasis: Comparative Economics and International Relations SCHOLARSHIP
Publications
Taylor, J.E. (In Press, May 2022). Motivational Immediacy in the Workplace: Facilitating Learner Engagement in Training Environments. Routledge: New York.
Taylor, J.E. (2021). Motivational Immediacy: Fostering learner engagement in adults. Stylus Publishers: Sterling, VA.
Taylor, J.E. (2020). The emperor's weavers: S.M.A.R.T. objectives and the ethical hazard of doing bad philosophy. In V.C.X. Wang (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Ethical Challenges in Higher Education Leadership and Administration [Peer Reviewed Chapter]
Taylor, J.E., & Frye, S. (2020). "Disillusioned by experience" Using conceptual framework theories to understand and mitigate learning resistance in teacher in-service training. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology,11(2), 24-39.
Taylor, J.E. (2017). Following the drum: Motivation to engage and resist. In V.C.X. Wang (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Program Development and Assessment Methodologies in K-20 Education. [Peer Reviewed Chapter]
Frye, S., Taylor, J.E., & Stafford, A. (2016). The first fifteen minutes: Learning engagement, learning resistance, and the impact of initial teacher-student contact. In V.C.X. Wang and P. Cranton (Eds.) Theory and Practice of Adult and Higher Education. [Peer Reviewed Chapter]
Andrews, J., & Taylor, J. (2016). Keeping adult education in the mix: Using the Marketing Mix to foster viable and sustainable adult learning programs. International Journal of Technology and Educational Marketing, (7)1, 26-37.
Taylor, J.E., & Lounsbury, J. (2016). Measuring learning resistance to workplace training. International Journal of Vocational Education and Technology, 7(1), 25-38.
Reynolds, J., Taylor, J. E., Laton, D., & Davis, T. (2016). A practical teaching/learning continuum for theorists and practitioners. In G. Strohschen (Ed.), Metagogy: Toward a praxis for Adult Education in intercultural contexts. Marietta, GA: American Scholar’s Press. [Peer Reviewed Chapter]
Frye, S., & Taylor, J.E. (2015). Qualitative theory testing: Using taxonomic analysis with imported concepts to qualitatively analyze the coherence of extant theory. Published Conference Proceedings of the R2P Conference in Adult and Higher Education, Oklahoma City, OK.
Taylor, J. E., & McKissack, J. (2014). Zones of intervention: Teaching and learning at all times and at all places. International Journal of Vocational Education and Technology, 5(3), 21-33.
Taylor, J. E. (2014). Starting with the learner: Designing learner engagement into the curriculum. In V. C. X. Wang and V. C. Bryan (Eds.) Andragogical and pedagogical methods for curriculum and program development. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. [Peer Reviewed Chapter]
Taylor, J. E., Reynolds, J., Laton, D., & Davis, T. (2012). The Learning Environment Preference Inventory (LEPI): Measuring Pedagogy, Mesagogy, and Andragogy, in a community college setting. In C. J. Boden & K. P. King (Eds.) 21st Century Adult Learning in Our Complex World. [Peer Reviewed Chapter]
Taylor, J. E. (2012). Course Revision - Module 8: Managing participant behavior. In USDOT, RITA, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) course book: Instructors Course for Rail Trainers, pp. 8-1 – 8-7.
Peters, J., Taylor, J. E., & Doi, M. (2011). Reflections on three types of teaching and learning in a model-based, blended online course. The International Journal of Learning, 18(2), 357- 366.
Taylor, J. E. (2010). Module 8: Managing participant behavior. In USDOT, RITA, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) course book: Instructors Course for Rail Trainers, pp. 8-1 – 8-7.
Taylor, J.E. (2010). Cognitive Enrichment Advantage: Applications for a multi-disciplinary approach to adult learning. 51st AERC Conference proceedings, Adult Education Research Conference, pp. 475-481.
Taylor, J. E. (2010). Facilitator as mediator: A content-related model of program development and delivery. Adult Learning Quarterly, 21(1-2), pp. 19-25.
Peters, J., Taylor, J. E., & Doi, M. (2009 [accepted in 2010]). Self-Directed Learning and Action Research. International Journal of Self Directed Learning, 6(2), 23-39.
Paulus, T., Evans, K., Halic, O., Lester, J., & Taylor, J., (2009). Knowledge and learning claims in blog conversations: A Discourse Analysis in Social Psychology (DASP) Perspective. In C. O’Malley, D. Suthers, P. Reimann, & A. Dimitracopoulou (Eds.) Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Practices: CSCL 2009 Conference Proceedings (pp. 93-97). International Society of Learning.
Taylor, J. E. (2008). Fostering Self-Directed Learning and Transformative Learning: Searching for connections. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 5(2), 23-34
Taylor, J. E. (2008). Practice to Theory: Reflections on a Journey from Practice to Academia. Adult Learning Quarterly, 17(1-4), 19-23.
Taylor, J. E. (2005). A new take on program planning [Review of the book Working the Planning Table]. Adult Learning Quarterly, 16 (3/4), 28.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Taylor, J. E., & Frye, S. (2021). Transformative learning and conceptual change theory: Distinct but complimentary. The 2021 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Taylor, J.E., & Frye, S. (2019). Motivational immediacy: Facilitating engagement in adult learners. The 2019 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Frye, S.B., & Taylor, J.E. (2019). It’s all about conceptual frameworks: A holistic approach to engaging adult learners. The 2019 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Roumell, L., & Taylor. J.E. (2019). Finding Fulfillment Throughout Your Career in the Professoriate Breakout Session - Early Career. Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE) 2019 CPAE Co-Conference Session.
Taylor, J.E. (2018). University challenges for lifelong learning. International Panel Participant for the 2018 Annual Conference of the Universities Association of Lifelong Learning (UALL). Cambridge University, UK.
Frye, S., & Taylor, J.E. (2018). “It’s that first minute or two that’s going to make it or break it”: Creating productive adult learning environments. Presentation at the 2018 Annual Conference of the Universities Association of Lifelong Learning (UALL). Cambridge University, UK.
Taylor, J.E. (2017). Effectual learning, learning efficiency, and a quantitative method for justifying the cost of the process. Roundtable at the 2017 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Taylor, J.E., & Frye, S. (2016). Using conceptual change frameworks to mitigate learning resistance. The 2016 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Taylor, J.E., & Frye, S. (2015). Connecting our SME-ness: Toward a more accurate and useful view of subject matter expertise. The 2015 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Oklahoma City, OK.
Frye, S., & Taylor, J.E. (2015). Qualitative theory testing: Using taxonomic analysis with imported concepts to qualitatively analyze the coherence of extant theory. The 2015 Annual Research to Practice Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
Frye, S., & Taylor, J.E. (2015). The first 15 minutes: Setting the tone for teaching and learning. The 2015 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Oklahoma City, OK.
Taylor, J.E., & Frye, S. (2014). Understanding teachers’ conceptual frameworks as a way to increase efficiency for in-service learning. Presented at the Winter, 2014 Oxford Educational Research Symposium. Oxford, UK.
Taylor, J.E., & Frye, S. (2014). Using conceptual change framework theories to understand learning resistance. Research presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Charleston, SC.
McKissack, J., & Taylor, J.E. (2014). Using the theory of Planned Behavior to measure the propensity to transfer learning. Research presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Charleston, SC.
Andrews, J., & Taylor, J. (2014-May). Revitalization: Putting Adult Education programs back in the mix. Presentation as the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) – Southern Region. Nashville, TN.
Taylor, J.E. (2013). The Learning Efficiency Inventory (LEI) and resistance in professional military education. Research presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Lexington, KY.
Reynolds, J., & Taylor, J.E. (2013).Andragogy, Mesagogy, and Pedagogy: The effects of subject-matter difficulty on learner structure preferences. Research presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). Lexington, KY.
Greenberg, K.H., Lester, J., Taylor, J.E. (2012). The Cognitive Enrichment Advantage (CEA) Approach: Improving university student success. Workshop presented at NorthWest University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.
Greenberg, K.H., Lester, J., and Taylor, J.E. (2012). Mediated learning, Cognitive Education, and the Cognitive Education Advantage. Presentation at Crossroads Elementary School , Johannesberg, South Africa.
Greenberg, K.H. Lester, J., and Taylor, J.E. (2012). Improving student success through the Cognitive Education Advantage. Public lecture presented at The University of Witswatersrand, Johannesberg, South Africa.
Greenberg, K.H., Lester, J. and Taylor, J.E. (2012). Cognitive Enrichment Advantage in the classroom. Workshop presented at Stellenbosch Medical Center, Capetown, South Africa.
Taylor, J.E., Marone, V., Staples, C., and Greenberg, K. (February, 2012). Building learning strategies in an online digital game: Cognitive Enrichment Advantage (CEA) as a lever for diversity in higher education. Paper presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the International Association of Cognitive Education South Africa (IACESA), Capetown, SA.
Greenberg, K.H., Lester, J., and Taylor, J.E. (2012). The Cogntive Enrichment Advantage student success project. Presentation at Stellanbosch University, Stellenbosch, SA.
Taylor, J.E., and McKissack, J. (November, 2012). Zones of intervention: Facilitating change inside and outside the classroom. 2012 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Las Vegas, NV.
Taylor, J. E. (October, 2011). Conceptual change theory and adult learning. 2011 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Indianapolis, IA.
Reynolds, J., Taylor, J. E., Laton, D., & Davis, T. (October, 2011). Learning environment structure preferences of the adult learning: Using data to understand the Knowlesian spectrum. 2011 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Indianapolis, IA. Taylor, J. E. (July, 2011). Mitigating learning resistance via the Cognitive Enrichment Advantage (CEA). 2011 International Conference of Cognitive Education and Psychology, Boston, MA.
Greenberg, K. H., Taylor, J. E., & Lee, M. (July, 2011). The Cognitive Enrichment Advantage (CEA) Higher Education Student Retention Project. 2011 International Conference of Cognitive Education and Psychology, Boston, MA.
Taylor, J. E. (October, 2010). Learning resistance in a mandatory workplace context: Validation of a resistance inventory. 2010 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Clearwater, FL.
Peters, J. M., & Taylor, J. E. (October, 2010). Action research on collaborative learning: A metasynthesis of findings. 2010 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Clearwater, FL.
Smeltzer, B. X., Taylor, J. E., & Brockett, R. G. (October, 2010). Ethical considerations of mitigating learning resistance in adult learners. 2010 Annual Conference of the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Clearwater, FL.
Peters, J., Taylor, J. E., & Doi, M. (June 2010). Reflections on three types of teaching and learning in a model-based, blended online course. ICT2010 Singapore Conference.
Taylor, J. E. (May 2010). Cognitive Enrichment Advantage: Applications for an interdisciplinary approach to adult learning. 51st Annual Adult Education Research Conference, Sacramento, CA.
Peters, J., Doi, M., & Taylor, J. E. (February 2010). Self-directed learning and action research: Using the DATA-DATA Model. 24th Annual International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.
Taylor, J. E. (November 2009). Negotiating with learners in the classroom: Further implications of the facilitator as mediator model (FAM) American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
Brockett, R. G., & Taylor, J. E. (November 2009). Embracing psychology in a positive way: Using positive psychology to improve Adult Education. American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
Paulus, T., Evans, K., Halic, O., Lester, J., Taylor, J. & Spence, M. (June 2009). Knowledge and learning claims in blog conversations: A Discourse Analysis in Social Psychology (DASP) Perspective. 8th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. *Paper presented by T. Paulus and O. Halic.
Taylor, J. E. (November 2008). Facilitator as mediator: Negotiating in the field between administration and the learner. American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
Taylor, J. E. (February 2008). Fostering self-directed learning and transformative learning: Searching for Connections. 22nd International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL. Taylor, J. E. & Brockett, R.G. (November 2007). Toward ethical practice: Illustrations from the field. American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Annual Conference, Norfolk, VA.
Taylor, J. E. (March, 2007). Facilitator as mediator: Model of curriculum and course negotiation. Tennessee Association of Continuing Higher Education (TACHE), 2007 Annual Conference Round Table Session, Nashville, TN.
SERVICE
Graduate Academic Governance Committee (September 2014 –present) Adult Education Curriculum Steering Committee (2010-present).
University Review Committee, COE Representative (2016-2017) College Review Committee, Dean’s Appointee (2016-2017) Institutional Review Board Chair (August 2015 –July 2016) Faculty Senate: Montgomery Campus Representative (2014-2015) Faculty Senate: COE Representative (May-July 2014)
Faculty Welfare Committee (August 2014-present)
Institutional Review Board Chair-Elect (September 2015-July 2015) Institutional Review Board: COE Representative (August 2014-present) Graduate Assistant Hiring Committee, College of Education (2013).
Production Committee (ad hoc), Lessons, College of Education (2012).
Chair, (ad-hoc committee), College of Education Committee for drafting uniform comprehensive exam policies and procedures (December 2014 – May 2015).
Troy University (Montgomery) College of Education Graduate Assistant Hiring Committee (2015).
President (November 2017 – October 2018). American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
President-Elect (November 2016 – October 2017). American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Director-at-Large (2015-November, 2016). American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Secretary (Executive Board of Directors) (2013-2015). American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
Chair of Conference Program Committee (2013). Annual Conference, American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Lexington, KY.
Chair of Conference Proposal Review Committee (2012). Annual Conference, American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Las Vegas, NV.
Review Chair/Commissioner (2011). Review Chair of Conference Proposals, Annual Conference, American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Indianapolis, IL.
Conference Proposal Reviewer (2010). Annual Conference, American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, Clearwater, FL.
Committee Member (2008-2009), Students of Adult Education, American Association of Adult and Continuing Education.
Conference Proposal Reviewer (2009). Annual Conference, American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, Cleveland, OH.
EDITORIAL WORK
(2019) Editorial Review Board: AHEA 2020 Book Series, A peer-reviewed edited book published through IAP Press in conjunction with the American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA).
(2016) Guest Editor, Patricia Cranton: The Queen of Transformational Learning. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 8(1).
(2015) Editorial Review Board: Mentoring in Formal and Informal Contexts, A peer-reviewed edited book published through IAP Press in conjunction with the American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA).
(2015-Present) Editorial Review Board: Journal of Continuing Higher Education..
(2014-Present) Editorial Review Board: International Journal of Vocational Education and Technology.
(2013-Present) Editorial Review Board: Adult Learning, an academic Journal associated with the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) and published by SAGE.
(2013) Editorial Review Board: Building Sustainable Futures for Adult Learners, A peer- reviewed edited book published through IAP Press in conjunction with the American Higher Education Alliance (AHEA).
Reviewer (2008-2009). Adult Learning [Special Student Edition]
Served on panels (2008-2009) in doctoral graduate student orientations presenting information on publishing, presenting, and researching as a student: by request of associate dean.
TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor, Adult Education, August 2019 – Present Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology Department College of Education, Auburn University
Associate Professor, Adult Education and Postsecondary Programs, August 2010 – July 2019
Assistant professor, responsible for coordinating two graduate level degree programs at the Montgomery Campus – M.S., in Adult Education, and M.S., in Postsecondary Education.
Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in several different areas of study including but not limited to:
• Adult Learning and Development
• Foundations of Adult Education
• Psychological Foundations of Education (p/k-12)
• Research Methodology
• Social Foundations of Adult Education
• Workplace Learning and Professional Development
Professional Educator (2014-present)
National Training Institute, National Electrical Training Alliance (IBEW-NECA).
Associate Instructor, 2005-Present
USDOT/RITA Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
Adjunct Faculty, Fall 2007-August 2010
School of Professional and Graduate Studies, Tusculum College
Actively taught undergraduate psychology and educational psychology courses, including curriculum and syllabus design, and routine course preparation. Classroom instruction and online components.
Courses taught include: Essentials of Psychology; Psychology of Human Development; and Educational Psychology.
Graduate Assistant, Fall 2009-August 2010 University of Tennessee
Worked with faculty member with the editing of a multi-book series. Conducted meta-analysis of 14 research studies and other data in the area of collaborative learning, reflective practice, and action research. Provided course support when needed.
Graduate Research Assistant, Fall 2007-Summer 2009 University of Tennessee
Provided administrative and research support for primary investigator in large-scale undergraduate science classroom blogging research. Assisted in collecting and analyzing large volume, qualitative data using Data-Miner. Facilitated compliance with Institutional Review Board regulations, and co-published findings.
Graduate Assistant, Fall 2006-Summer 2008 University of Tennessee
Provided administrative support for the Master's and Ph.D. programs in Adult Education. Acted as student liaison for adult education students and faculty, provided course (including on-line) support for program faculty, and engaged in recruitment efforts.
Police Academy Instructor, May 2005-July 2006 Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
Provided police basic recruit training including interpersonal communications, motor vehicle code, and various patrol procedures. Designed curriculum in compliance with state accreditation and legislative guidelines. Certified in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Police Instructor, 2003-2006
Metro Transit Police Department, Training Division
Designed and facilitated community outreach training and education programs (TARR).
Designed and produced training initiatives and programs for command staff and facilitated instruction for routine departmental procedures. Taught tactical communications training for all 400 members of the department.
Community Policing Educator, 1999-2001 Western Maryland College
Served as a Community Outreach Educational Officer. Responsible for fostering positive community relations with the Campus Safety Department and providing educational opportunities for the students, staff, faculty, and local community members.