Working With Adult Learners
Patricia Cranton received her B.Ed. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Calgary, and her Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto in measurement, evaluation, and computer applications.Crantons main research interests have been the evaluation of teaching in higher education, instructional development, self-directed learning, and transformative learning. She was selected as a Distinguished Scholar at Brock University in 1991 in recognition of her research and writing. She received the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations Teaching Award in 1993 and the Lieutenant Governors Laurel Award in 1994 for an outstanding contribution to university teaching.Formerly on the faculty of McGill University and Brock University she is now an independent educator and consultant.