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Educational Philosophies and Teaching Styles of Alabama Cooperative Extension System Agents
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East, William Tom, Jr. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study examines the educational philosophies and teaching styles of Extension agents in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory (PAEI) designed by Zinn and the Principles of Adult Learning Scale (PALS) developed by Conti were the instruments used in this study. The PAEI identifies the educator's…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Teaching Styles, Extension Education, Extension Agents
Development of an Instrument to Measure Teaching Style in Japan: The Teaching Style Assessment Scale
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Yoshida, Fumiko; Conti, Gary J.; Yamauchi, Toyoaki; Iwasaki, Takaaki – Journal of Adult Education, 2014
Teaching style has been a popular concept for many years. Teaching style refers to the distinct qualities displayed by a teacher that are persistent from situation to situation regardless of the content. The Principles of Adult Learning Scale (PALS) has been used extensively in the West for measuring teaching style in relationship to the adult…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Styles, Test Construction, Adult Learning
Assessing Teaching Style in Continuing Education.
Conti, Gary J. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1989
The Principles of Adult Learning Scale can help adult educators assess their teaching styles. Whether one's style is learner centered or teacher centered, the approach should be applied in a consistent manner that is flexible. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Continuing Education, Measures (Individuals)