ERIC Number: EJ1443006
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Andragogical Tendencies of Excellent Extension Educators
T. Grady Roberts; Matt Benge; Amy Harder
Journal of Extension, v62 n3 Article 5 2024
Extension agents frequently teach adult audiences, who require a different approach than youth audiences. Andragogy has been frequently used to frame research in Extension. However, it is not clear if Extension professionals apply andragogical principles in practice when teaching programs. We used Knowles' theory of andragogy and the Personal Adult Learning Style Inventory to investigate the andragogical tendencies of Extension agents who were nominated as exceptional teachers in Florida. Our study results suggest that the agents viewed as exceptional teachers in Florida embrace an andragogical philosophy when it does not conflict with their understanding of their job responsibilities.
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Teacher Characteristics, Andragogy, Adult Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Styles
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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