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Adult Education 101 for Extension Educators
Virginia Cooperative Extension (2009)
  • Johnnie R. Westbrook, Virginia State University
  • Nancy K. Franz, Dr., Virginia State University
Abstract

Successful Extension educators artfully combine their content matter expertise with their ability to work with adults in an educational setting. This publication compares and contrasts four approaches to adult education: 1.) Andragogy, 2.) Adult Education Working Philosophy, 3.) Facilitating Adult Self-Directed Learning, and 4.) Integrated Perspective of Learning. The implications of these adult education practices will help Extension educators improve educational impact when working with adults.

Publication Date
2009
Citation Information
Johnnie R. Westbrook and Nancy K. Franz. "Adult Education 101 for Extension Educators" Virginia Cooperative Extension (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nancy_franz/28/