Dr. Jude Walker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jude Walker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia. With a passionate commitment to adult education sparked two decades ago during time spent in Latin America, Walker's focus encompasses critical policy studies in adult higher education, transformative learning theory, and health professions education. His research critically examines the interplay between macro and micro factors in adult higher education, specifically looking at policies related to adult literacy and lifelong learning as well as higher education reform. With experiences living in seven countries and visiting 50 others, Walker's insights into education systems are informed by a global perspective. His work includes numerous publications examining various aspects of adult education and teaching practices, focusing on issues such as community service learning and the emotions surrounding adult learning processes. He teaches a range of courses related to policy analysis in education and transformative learning, contributing significantly to the field of adult education.

Research Interests

Courses

Policy Analysis in Education: Qualitative Conceptual Approaches [EDST 565] Teaching Adults [ADHE 327] Institutions Adult Education [ADHE 328] Foundations Adult Learning Education [EDST 503] Perspectives Adult Education: Transformative Learning [EDST 520] Social Movement Learning [EDST 528] Comparative International Adult Education [ADHE 535] Work and Learning (ALGC program) [EDST 575]

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.