RECENT CRITICAL DISCOVERIES INCLUDED IN GLOBAL ANDRAGOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

This 2014 updated History and Philosophy of Andragogy includes 10 new items and is mainly limited [with a few reception] to a chronological history and the accompanying philosophy of andragogy, in line with when the English language documents were published and personal description of events were recorded. Some of these documents, however, present aspects of events and ideas which recount the years and contexts prior to the time in which they appeared in published form. To date, nearly 400 documents have been discovered, but space limitation in this paper allowed the inclusion of only a fraction of that number. Each of 15 eras is articulated with selected works and the important new development are found mostly in the most recent era

'Really on the ball': exploring the implications of teachers' PE-CPD experience

Continuing professional development (CPD) is currently high on the Scottish Education agenda. Recent curriculum reform in Scotland, with the introduction of Curriculum for Excellence, places physical education (PE) at the forefront for its role in directly supporting learners' mental, emotional, social and physical well-being. This emphasis on PE, along with concerns about the health of the nation, has resulted in a nationwide initiative providing non-specialist teachers of primary PE with the opportunity to develop a specialism in the subject through government-funded CPD programmes at postgraduate level. Using Knowles' andragogical model as a framework, this paper reports data from a larger research study that evaluated a Scottish PE-CPD initiative. This paper comprises a single case holistic study investigating the impact and implications of a PE-CPD programme through the professional learning journeys, from the outset until completion, of four teachers: a nursery teacher, a class teacher, a cluster cover teacher and a PE specialist who participated in the programme. Data were collected over one academic year using two-stage questionnaire interviews and were analysed thematically with special attention given to the emerging general themes to achieve a holistic understanding of the case. Study findings endorse the positive impact of using the andragogical model of adult learning combined with the literature-supported characteristics of effective PE-CPD programmes. Teachers' perspectives on their CPD experiences, integration of acquired learning into working contexts and teaching post-PE-CPD were then examined to determine the next steps. This led to critical reflection on the implications of the findings for the teachers' ongoing professional development. We then challenged the role that university providers play in supporting teachers' lifelong learning. Instead, we suggest new school-university partnerships and alternative ways to support capacity building and lifelong learning towards a sustainable transformational change in Scotland's primary PE

John A. Henschke\u27s Vita Updated 2017

This vita includes my professional exploits and some personal experiences

Leave No Trace Education: A Case Study on the Educational Methods Utilized by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Leave No Trace (LNT) is imperative in the field of outdoor recreation to protect natural spaces and preserve them for generations to come. Exposure to LNT is pivotal in the development of environmental stewardship in children and adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the educational methods utilized by the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics to determine the best practices to cultivate and instill the principles of LNT. The research was conducted using a best practices instrument, developed by the researcher, to evaluate the attributes present in LNT educational methods by the LNT Center. This study found that LNT educational programs that are skills-based, location-, activity-, behavior-, context-, and age-specific are the most effective forms of LNT education. This study can function as a guide in developing effective frontcountry and backcountry LNT educational programs

ANDRAGOGY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ENTRY-LEVEL DOCTORAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION

Leadership development is critical for occupational therapy practitioners to be effective in their varied roles and ultimately is necessary for the sustainability of the occupational therapy profession. Occupational therapy education needs to be the starting point for developing a leadership identity. Best practices in leadership development require that experiences are contextualized and provide opportunities for active learning and reflective practices, yet there is minimal research to understand how occupational therapy educators teach this concept. This dissertation sought to first describe leadership development in occupational therapy and then describe how occupational therapy educators approach leadership education using adult learning principles. The research is grounded in the adult learning theory of andragogy, which connects best practices of leadership development to the needs of occupational therapy students in the classroom as adult learners. This dissertation research included a concept analysis and an explanatory-sequential mixed-methods study. The concept analysis emphasized the paucity of empirical evidence on leadership development. The findings from the analysis supported the development of a proposed theoretical definition. The quantitative phase of the study surveyed entry-level doctoral occupational therapy programs to describe the level of andragogical facilitation employed by educators when teaching leadership. A secondary analysis explored relationships between the educators’ characteristics and the level of andragogical facilitation. The qualitative phase of the mixed-methods study used phenomenological interviews to solicit the perspectives of occupational therapy educators on the use of andragogical principles in leadership education. Integrating the concept analysis, quantitative, and qualitative findings assisted in creating a leadership development framework grounded in the core principles of andragogy. Implications are noted for occupational therapy research, education, and practice

Super Andragogy

This presentation looks at the History, Philosophy and Major Themes of Andragogy that have emerged in the author’s research and practice. It explores those aspects of andragogy within the context of the theme of this Conference – Lifelong Learning for All in 2013 – and indicates how the expanding scope of this investigation offers a frame for carrying forward an inspirational concept to the great benefit of lifelong learning constituencies around the globe

Andragogy and Transformative Learning: Imigration Meets Ratioalism in College Classrooms

Although Andragogy and Transformative learning (TL) are highly prized concepts in Adult Education, many scholars are critical of their principles and often confusing strategies. While educators immerse themselves quite successfully in the nuances of theory, they remain puzzled over how to apply them in the classroom. A robust and dynamic approach that can capture the meaningfulness of these ageless paradigms is greatly needed. Therefore in this session we will identify some of the illusive elements that obfuscate the application of Andragogy and TL in university classrooms – undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral

O CONCEITO MODERNO DE EDUCAÇÃO DE ADULTOS NA UCRÂNIA

The intensity of transformation processes and the significant pace of globalization in social relations development are increasingly creating new challenges for the educational system. As a result, they define the role of education as a crucial area that shapes the effectiveness of social and economic progress. Today, special attention is paid to adult education. It can be described by personalization of direction in development, close interconnection with other socio-political institutions, and the ability to increase Ukraine's competitiveness in all spheres (science, politics, economy, social sphere, etc.). The article aims to identify the peculiarities and key trends of adult education in Ukraine. Research goals also include identifying key factors of adult education in contemporary society, the fundamental principles of the development of this sphere, and the problems of adult education development as a structural element of the modern education system. During the research, descriptive, comparative, and analytical-bibliographic methods were applied to study the scientific literature on adult education issues. Systemic-structural, comparative, logical-linguistic methods, abstraction, and idealization were used to analyze and process data in the research area.A intensidade dos processos de transformação e o ritmo significativo da globalização no desenvolvimento das relações sociais criam cada vez mais novos desafios para o sistema educativo. Como resultado, definem o papel da educação como uma área crucial que molda a eficácia do progresso social e económico. Hoje, é dada especial atenção à educação de adultos. Pode ser descrito pela personalização da direção do desenvolvimento, pela estreita interligação com outras instituições sociopolíticas e pela capacidade de aumentar a competitividade da Ucrânia em todas as esferas (ciência, política, economia, esfera social, etc.). O artigo visa identificar as peculiaridades e as principais tendências da educação de adultos na Ucrânia. Os objectivos da investigação incluem também a identificação dos factores-chave da educação de adultos na sociedade contemporânea, os princípios fundamentais do desenvolvimento desta esfera e os problemas do desenvolvimento da educação de adultos como um elemento estrutural do sistema educativo moderno. Durante a pesquisa foram aplicados métodos descritivos, comparativos e analítico-bibliográficos para estudar a produção científica sobre questões de educação de adultos. Métodos sistêmico-estruturais, comparativos, lógico-linguísticos, abstração e idealização foram utilizados para análise e processamento dos dados da área de pesquisa