Action Learning in Graduate Adult Learning curriculum: An Approach to Student Learning and Reflection
Session Abstract
This session is designed to explore the effectiveness of student groups partnering with organizations to address their critical issues using Action Learning, as well as understanding student learning during the process. The focus is on graduate Adult Learning education and the learning outcomes using this approach.
Target Audience
Adult Educators interested in using Action Learning as a learning tool in graduate education, as well as anyone interested in learning more about Action Learning as a tool for problem solving and self-directed learning.
Session Description
Action Learning has long been used by organizations to promote creative problem solving for critical and complex issues, as well as developing leadership skills and team building, but can Action Learning techniques be used as an effective learning tool for graduate students to aid organizations in this endeavor? This session will explore the concept of Action Learning, the effectiveness of student groups partnering with organizations to address their critical issues using Action Learning, as well as exploring student learning during the process. Understanding the impact of Action Learning as a teaching and learning platform for students and partner organizations may provide interesting findings to inform the field of Adult Learning in graduate education.