Dr. Nancy Taber

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Nancy Taber is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University. Her research explores the intersections of learning, gender, and militarism in daily life, popular culture, museums, and educational institutions. With a particular focus on women's experiences in the Canadian Armed Forces, she investigates the impact of organizational culture, official policies, and informal practices related to gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and assault. A retired military officer, Dr. Taber served as a Sea King helicopter air navigator. She is the Co-Director of the Transforming Military Cultures (TMC) Research Network and the President of the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education. She has also edited the Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education and was named one of the Top 20 Women in Defence by Esprit de Corps Magazine in 2022. Dr. Taber was inducted into the International Adult Continuing Education Hall of Fame and has acted as an expert witness in class action lawsuits. Currently, she is exploring the complexities of women's lives related to war and militarism through genre fiction. Her debut novel, Sea Spectres, is scheduled for publication in June 2024 by Acorn Press.

Research Interests

Courses

AED 4F90: Research in Critical Reflection of Adult Education AED 4P92: Gender and Adult Education EDUC 3P96: Advanced Community-Based Internship EDUC 5P00: Introduction to Social and Cultural Contexts of Education, Part I: Preparing the Ground EDUC 5P01: Introduction to Social and Cultural Contexts of Education, Part II: Developing Critical Language EDUC 5P14: War, Gender, and Learning EDUC 5P24: Social and Cultural Contexts of Learning EDUC 5P35: Adult Teaching and Learning EDUC 5P36: Critical Perspectives in Adult Education EDUC 5P92: Introduction to Educational Research EDUC 5Q97: Culminating Seminar in Educational Studies EDUC 7P31: Social, Cultural, and Political Contexts of Education EDUC 8P02: Diversity Issues in Schooling SJES 5P02: Theorizing Social Justice in Equity Studies

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.