NATALYA
BALYASNIKOVA
Hello!
As a scholar-practitioner, I conduct meaningful engaged research that promotes belonging and solidarity across educational contexts.
About
An academic, lifelong language learner, immigrant, community activist, and an adult educator with over 20 years of experience, I strive to promote belonging and solidarity in educational systems. As a researcher, I focus on understanding the profound significance of community-based learning in the lives of (older) adult immigrants. As a practitioner, I work on creating equitable and responsive educational initiatives for diverse learner populations.
Featured Projects
TAPESTRY OF TALES
Tapestry of Tales is a classroom-based research project that combines the art of biographical storytelling with the joy of language learning for adult immigrants.
AGEFUL
Ageful is an anti-ageist knowledge mobilization project that is dedicated to uncovering inspiring stories of lifelong learning and promoting the idea that growth and discovery have no age limits.
PHONEME
PhoneMe project is a digital poetry project that makes it possible for adults to create, record, and share their poems about their experiences, thoughts, and emotions inspired by public places and spaces.
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