Dr. Natalia Balyasnikova

Assistant Professor of Adult Education, York University

adult education, lifelong learning, multiculturalism, ageing, education for older immigrants, English as a second language (ESL), inequalities in education and language training for older adults

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Biography

Dr. Natalia Balyasnikova is an Assistant Professor of Adult Education at York University. Her research investigates learning pathways of older adults, especially immigrants to Canada who speak multiple languages. She is an expert in critical educational gerontology, intercultural communication and community-based education.

Expertise

  • adult education
  • lifelong learning
  • multiculturalism
  • ageing
  • education for older immigrants
  • English as a second language (ESL)
  • inequalities in education and language training for older adults