About the Authors ...
Daniel D. Pratt
Daniel D. Pratt (PhD, University of Washington) focuses on cross-cultural aspects of teaching and learning. He is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada. He has spent several years in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore teaching and researching various social and cultural interpretations of teaching and learning. He is a Master Teacher Award Winner at the University of British Columbia. He is the principal author of the Cyril Houle Award-winning book: Five Perspectives on Teaching in Adult and Higher Education (Krieger Publishing, 1998).
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John B. Collins
John B. Collins (PhD, University of Utah) heads a research and consulting firm specializing in evaluating the effectiveness of social and educational programs – chiefly for adults. He is a former faculty member of the University of British Columbia in the departments of Psychology and Adult Education. In addition to his work on the statistical and psychometric aspects of the TPI, his recent professional activities have focused on helping to clarify and refine entry-to-practice standards for professional associations in Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Accountancy. He teaches occasional courses and serves on a number of Thesis Committees at UBC.
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