Description
The metrics presently being used to gauge student success have become outdated and irrelevant. Enrollment, persistence, and degree attainment are secondary measures, missing entirely the question of whether students are truly achieving an effective life skillset while attempting to complete degree or graduation fulfillment. Student success, and the success of the education system, will be based on collaborative and cooperative efforts by all stakeholders as well as those with vested interests in the future economic development of local communities as well as national development.
Participatory Pedagogy: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an academic research publication that explores educational change and methodologies for the promotion of lifelong learning. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as educational achievement, learning experience, and public education, this book is ideal for teachers, administrators, curriculum developers, education professionals, practitioners, researchers, and students.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Martha Davis McGaw
Martha Ann Davis McGaw, of the Davis-McGaw Family Foundation, has a M. Ed. with a focus on HR Education; Community College Teaching and Learning; a B.A. (psychology). The Davis McGaw Family Foundation was established as a commitment to the development of an equitable, affordable, diverse educational system in the U. S. A., promoting economic stability for all. Davis McGaw's focus on equity in education, placing learners, K-16, at the core of every educational policy, initiative and institution. Her current research centers on the teacher/learner experience of the classroom. Her work is informed through her experiences as a public educator promoting informal education initiatives while a direct services counselor; Director of Teen Services & Interim Unit Director of a Boys and Girls Club; a parent of seven children educated in eight different nations. Currently on the advisory boards of IWS, Inc, a breast cancer support for underserved communities and Peach State Opera. Ms. Davis McGaw has 8 years as a PCADV certified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor; 3 years as an Olweus' certified Bullying Prevention Counselor; 12 years in retail management.
Simone McGaw Evans
Simone McGaw-Evans holds a PhD from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in Voice Performance with concentrations in Pedagogy and Arts Management. Dr. McGaw-Evans completed her bachelor’s degree in voice performance at Georgia State University School of Music after transferring from Georgia Perimeter College. She currently holds a teaching position as an Artist Affiliate at Emory University, as well as an adjunct voice instructor at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus. Dr, Evans was the first Executive Director of Peach State Opera company, a touring opera company based in Georgia, finishing her tenure in June 2020. PSO encourages youth participation in the staging and performance aspects of live opera. High school and college students from under-served communities are included in their yearly productions.