معرفی
Kathleen Taylor is Professor in the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at Saint Mary's College of California's Kalmanovitz School of Education. An internationally recognized scholar, she bridges adult development, learning theory, and neuroscience to transform educational practices for adult learners, particularly mid-life returnees to higher education.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Transforming Learning: Experiences of Adult Development and Transformation of Re-Entry Learners in an Adult Degree Program, Union Graduate School (1991)
Research Focus: Professor Taylor's pioneering work integrates affective neuroscience and cognitive science with adult education. Her research reveals how emotional foundations and neural mechanisms influence transformative learning experiences. She develops practical frameworks for educators through discoveries in brain plasticity, metaphor processing, and emotional cognition, emphasizing applications for 21st-century teacher preparation and organizational learning.
Publication Trends: Recent scholarship (2022-2025) shows intensified focus on neuroscience-education integration, with increasing emphasis on emotional processing in adult learning. Her work consistently bridges theoretical neuroscience with actionable pedagogical strategies, particularly through co-authored publications with Catherine Marienau.
Scientific Recognition:
- Provost Grant (2024)
- Fulbright Scholar Grant, Greece (2013)
- Philip E Frandson Award for Literature (2001)
Academic Leadership: Professor Taylor chairs institutional committees, serves as academic advisor, and provides international peer review for Fulbright programs. Her grant-funded research supports the Embodied Brains initiative while her professional development workshops translate complex neuroscience into practical tools for global educators.
Research Infrastructure: She directs the Embodied Brains research group (embodiedbrains.org), which serves as the operational hub for her neuroscience-education integration work, connecting theoretical research with classroom applications through publications, workshops, and international collaborations.
