Graduate School of Education
Fordham University
Division of Curriculum and Teaching
113 West 60th Street, Room 1102
New York, New York 10023

Dr. King is Professor of Education and director of the MS in Adult Education & HRD program. Dr. King always has several strands of research in process. Usually you will find her involved in transformative learning, distance learning, instructional technology, and faculty development research. She greatly invests in helping her students explore teaching, writing and research opportunities. Many times, she invites them to co-publish or co-present with her at conferences.
Characteristic of her approach to learning, this professor creates new models of teaching, program development and technology innovations. Building upon her passion for excellence in classroom teaching, Dr. King has also led the university's research and continuing efforts in building distance learning offerings (since 2000). Since 2007 she has taught several courses each semester online. These courses are dynamic learner experiences including much student dialogue, and multiple forms of media to develop and present the learning experience. Dr. King's online courses include not only text, but also audio, video, online activities, group activities, and peer-learning.

While teaching and directing the program she has published over 14 books and 150 journal and research articles as she actively participates in advancing the field of education’s research and practice. She is also founder and co-editor of Perspectives: The New York Journal of Adult Learning, which is published in partnership between Fordham’s Graduate School of Education and the New York Association of Community Continuing Education (NYACCE) since 2002.

Adult Education, Transformational Learning, Faculty Development, Educational Technology, Distance Learning.

Recent Books in Print:

* Wang, V. & King, K. P. (Eds.). (In Press- 2009). Human performance and training. SERIES: Special topics in adult education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.

* Wang, V. & King, K. P. (Eds.). (In Press- 2009). Human performance models revealed in the global context. SERIES: Special topics in adult education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.

* King, K. P. (In Press-2008). A guide to perspective transformation and learning activities: The Learning Activities Survey (2nd ed). SERIES: Special topics in adult education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. [Companion CD available.]

* Wang, V. & King, K. P. (Eds.). (2008). Innovations in career and technical education: Strategic approaches towards workforce competencies around the globe SERIES: Special topics in adult education. Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing, Inc.

* King, K. P. & Wang, V. C. X. (Eds.). (2007). Comparative adult education around the globe. Hangzhou, PR China: Zhejiang University Press. (ISBN 7-308-04892-6)

* King, K.P. & Gura, M. (2007). Podcasting for Teachers. SERIES: Emerging technologies for evolving learning: (Vol 1). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.

* Gura, M. & King, K.P. (Eds.).(2007). Classroom robotics in education; SERIES: Instructional technology innovation: (Vol 1) Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing Inc.

* King, K. P. & Griggs, J. K. (Eds). (2006). Harnessing innovative technology in higher education: Access, equity, policy and instruction. Madison , WI : Atwood.

* King, K. P. (2005). Bringing transformative learning to life: Understandings its meanings and opportunities for learners and educators. Malabar , FL : Krieger.

Recent Journal Articles and Major Research Papers:

* Wang, V. & King, K. P. (In Press) Transformative learning and Ancient Asian educational theories. Journal of Transformative Education.

* King, K. P.., & Heuer, B. P. (In Press, 2008). Considering different gains through ABE and workplace learning: Transformative learning research intersecting with learners' lives. In E. Taylor and J. Mezirow, Transformative learning in practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

* King, K. P., & Sanquist, S. (In Press- 2008). Empowering underrepresented voices through new media: GLBT adults in podcasting. Proceedings of the Adult Education Research Conference. St. Louis, MO: University of Missouri. June 6, 2008.

* Heuer, B., & King, K. P. (In Press- 2008). Evolving model of transformative learning research. Proceedings of the Adult Education Research Conference. St. Louis, MO: University of Missouri. June 6, 2008

* King, K. P. (2008). Slamming the closet door and taking control: Analysis of personal transformation and social change as LGBTQ podcasting blazes a trail of democratization of the media. In T. Bettinger & J. Gedro (Eds.), Proceedings 2008 Adult Education Research Conference, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Allies (LGBTQ&A) Pre-Conference. St Louis MO: University of MO. June 4, 2008

* King, K. P. & D'Agustino, S. (2008). Empowerment and development of voice: Learner and workplace transformation through professional development and democratic processes. American Educational Research Association Conference. Division I. New York, NY. March 27, 2008

* King, K. P., & D'Agustino, S. (2008). Access and advancement: Teacher transformation and student empowerment through technology mentoring. American Educational Research Association Conference. Division K-8. New York, NY. March 25, 2008

* King, K. P. , Tillman, L., & Davis, G. (2007). When empowerment spills over: Transforming the workplace through empowered learners. Perspectives: The New York Journal of Adult Learning, 5 (2), 28-34.

* King, K. P. (2007). The Transformation Model. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education 3 (2), 27-32.

* King, K. P. & Heuer, B. (2006). Empowering literacy workers through learner-centered environments . The International Journal of Learning.12,(9 )

* Wang, V. & King, K. (2006). Understanding Mezirow's Theory of Reflectivity from Confucian Perspectives: A Model and Perspective. Radical Pedagogy, 8 (1)

* King, K. P., Griggs, J., & Gibson, C. (2005). A different "network"- Special populations and partnerships in DE. 21st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. University of Wisconsin-Madison. August 4, 2005.

* King, K. P., Melia, F., & Dunham, M. (2005). Update Anytime Anywhere- Finding our way: Better understanding the needs and motivations of teachers in online learning. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, 1 (4), 57-70.

* King, K. P. (2004). Both sides now: Examining transformational learning and professional development. Innovative Higher Education, 29 (2), 153-172.

* Lawler, P. & King, K. P. (2004, Fall). Making the grade: Recommendations from the field for new professional developers. Journal of Continuing Higher Education 52 (3), 36-45.

* Heuer, B., & King, K. P. (2004). Leading the band: The role of the online instructor for educators. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 3, 1.

* King, K. P. (2004). Understanding educators as adult learners in transformation: Facing the challenges of educational technology through professional development. Journal of School Leadership (14), 153-170.

Statistics in Curriculum Studies
Adult Development and Learning Theories
Program Planning and Evaluation in Continuing Education
Funding and Grant Writing in Adult Education
Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners
Instructional Technology for Elementary Education Teachers
Computers & Technology for Educators
Internet Applications and Distance Education
Emerging Issues in Educational Technology
Instructional Technology
Foundations of Education
Foundations of Adult Education
Race and Multicultural Education
Human Relations in Adult Education
Techniques of Teaching Effective Communication in Adult Education
Management of Adult Education Programs
Issues and Trends in American Education