Resume

• 1979

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Geography

  University of Waterloo

• 1977

  Master of Arts (MA)

  Geography

  University of Victoria

• 1974

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  Geography

  University of Leeds

• ecomyths

  Ecomyths is a blog designed to help people think for themselves. Empirical data are contrasted with theories to examine axiomatic myths: ideas taken to be so well accepted that they don't need to be proven. It seeks to change ideas

  correct fallacies and challenge dominant constructs by having people read

  think and reflect for themselves about contemporary issues. Facts don't change your perspective. Your perspective changes your facts.

  The Divergence Imperative

  The dynamics of divergent thinking

  learning and teaching as a praxis for educational leadership

  Dr. L. Graham Smith has over thirty years experience as a researcher

  teacher and consultant in resources management. The author of over 70 publications

  his writings successfully balance academic and practical considerations and provide a systematic framework for empowering change.

  Geography of Change

  Prezi for and of Geography 4100: Geography of Change

  an entire course on Prezi

  Geography 4100 Geography and Change MotivationDefining SuccessSuccessful Time and Life ManagementBook ListMovies ListChange is difficult. Often what holds us back is FEAR.

  ecomyths

  Ecomyths is a blog designed to help people think for themselves. Empirical data are contrasted with theories to examine axiomatic myths: ideas taken to be so well accepted that they don't need to be proven. It seeks to change ideas

  correct fallacies and challenge dominant constructs by having people read

  think and reflect for themselves about contemporary issues. Facts don't change your perspective. Your perspective changes your facts.

  Living the Leading Edge: Reflections on a pedagogy of innovative practice

  Invited Presentation to the Technology in Education Symposium

  University of Western Ontario

  March 8

  2013 L. Graham Smith

  Invited Presentation to the Technology in Education Symposium

  University of Western Ontario

  March 8

  2013 L. Graham SmithDept.

  Living the Leading Edge: Reflections on a pedagogy of innnovative practice

  Teaching geography

  My pedagogy for teaching geography

  with illustrative examples and a splash of dash. Instructional intelligence as a pedagogy for creative

  divergent and critical thinking.

  Geography Individual liberty requires individual responsibilityPoliticsFreedom > oppressionability to laugh at oneself essentiallack of apparent humour precludes good teaching practicedon't have to be a comic

  use tools:you tubeFar Sidefilm clipsmusicPraxis

  a pedagogy that requires:the individual form themself

  rather than be formedthat students do more than simply reproduce the words that already existthat students create their own wordsand that a deep reciprocity be inserted into our notions of teacher and studentGoalsSustainability is the capacity of a system to engage in the complexities of continuous improvement consistent with deep values of human purpose.

  Strategic Planning

  Mentoring

  Capacity Building

  Student Development

  Public Speaking

  Environmental Ideology

  University Teaching

  Teaching

  Student Affairs

  Academic Writing

  Blogging

  Higher Education

  Theory

  Travel and Tourism

  Lecturing

  Life Coaching

  Research

  Adult Education

  Leadership

  Sustainable Resource Management

  Gateways to Discovery: A Geography of Tourism

  Text written for the Geography of Tourism: Geography 2144\nISBN-10: 1465201661\nISBN-13: 978-1465201669

  Gateways to Discovery: A Geography of Tourism

  Impact Assessment and Sustainable Resource Management

  Invited panel discussion at Spring Perspectives May 2011 on teaching and learning.

  Smith

  Dr. L. Graham Smith is renowned for his dynamic speaking

  engaging teaching and individual life mentoring. He was an award winning professor for 37 years until his early retirement in June 2019. His teaching was innovative in both approach and use of media

  resulting in a plethora of awards for outstanding undergraduate teaching. Over his career he taught over 20

  000 students in the areas of tourism

  the dynamics of change

  sustainability

  impact assessment and resource management. \nThe author of over 70 publications (including the texts Gateway to Discovery: a Geography of Tourism and Impact Assessment and Sustainable Resource Management)

  his writings successfully balance academic and practical considerations and provide a systematic framework for empowering change.\nHis areas of expertise include: environmental ideology; globalization; the dynamics of change; the design and implementation of strategic planning processes; sustainability and its implementation; individual and institutional capacity building; educational praxis and

  skills development.

  L Graham

  Smith

  Western University

  Wilfrid Laurier University

  Wilfrid Laurier University

  University of Western Ontario

  London

  Canada Area

  My career has gone through three phases: (1) conventional grant

  research

  publish

  tenure path with a focus on sustainable resource management and impact assessment; (2) a phase dominated by active engagement in the implementation of sustainability working with NGOs

  community groups

  government agencies and corporations; and (3) the present emphasis upon education

  ideology and change. I publish 2 blogs ecomyths and the Divergence Imperative

  and teach courses on change

  ideology and a large class on Tourism. I am a life coach and all my courses emphasize empowerment

  leadership skills and self-actualization. I am known for my dynamic teaching style and have been received numerous teaching awards including the EG Pleva award for outstanding undergraduate teaching.

  Associate Professor

  London

  Canada Area

  Early retirement after 37 years as an award winning professor. Travelling

  taking stock

  will probably start writing my next book in the summer of 2020

  always open to new opportunities.\n

  Professor Emeritus

  Western University

  University if Western Ontario

  Pleva Award for Teaching Excellence

  University of Western Ontario