2016 Annual Conference
November 7–11, 2016
Albuquerque, NM
Perceptions of Self-Directed Learning in an Online Environment by Adult Education Graduate Students
Session Abstract
Online education is continuously growing for higher education in all majors fields. There is a growing number of graduate students who decide on online learning because of the flexibility and the self-direction. For many adult learners, online programs meet the needs for a working adults with various responsibilities. A phenomenological research approach will serve to explore the meaning adult education graduate students construct about the concept of self-directed learning in an online learning environment and its relationship to their development of critical thinking skills.
Target Audience
The target audience of this session includes adult education practitioners, faculty, students, program planners, administrators, and faculty development specialists. In addition to, specific interest in forming, improving, and participating in online education. This research will provide perspectives that will specifically have benefit for graduate programs in adult education.
Session Description
Online education is continuously growing for higher education in all majors fields. There is a growing number of graduate students who decide on online learning because of the flexibility and the self-direction. For many adult learners, online programs meet the needs for a working adults with various responsibilities. A phenomenological research approach will serve to explore the meaning adult education graduate students construct about the concept of self-directed learning in an online learning environment and its relationship to their development of critical thinking skills.