2011 Malcolm Knowles Memorial Award for Significant Lifelong

2011 Malcolm Knowles Memorial Award for Significant Lifelong Contributions to Self-Directed Learning

Malcolm Knowles Memorial Award Naomi R. Boyer Robert J. Bulik

Dr. Naomi Boyer Associate Regional Vice-Chancellor, Extended University, University of South Florida Polytechnic, Lakeland, FL • Focuses on innovative pedagogy, technology integration, and online material development. Her SDL research centers on the development, application, and enhancement of a model that emphasizes a systems view of social, self-directed learning that is integrated into online environments. • Regular presenter and publisher in SDL since 2001 • ISSDL Board member, volunteer, and Conference Planning committee Co-chair since 2004

Dr. Robert J. Bulik Professor Emeritus, University of Texas Academy of Health Science Education and President, LPI Global Consultants • Focuses on pioneering approaches to medical education that promote SDL and are also applicable to other areas of adult education; his research and program development on SDL in medical education was among the earliest in the country and has earned him many awards, such as: • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Innovative Program Award • Texas Innovation in Medical Education Award • Regional Medical Education Project and Presidential Curriculum Innovation Award • Regular presenter and author on SDL in medical education since 1996 • Founding member of the IJSDL Editorial Board

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