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Action Learning from the Outside/In: Partnering Graduate Students with Organizations to Solve Real-World Problems
Type of Presentation
Roundtable Discussion (45 minutes)
Session Abstract
This study is designed to explore the effectiveness of student groups partnering with organizations to address critical issues using Action Learning, as well as understanding student learning during the process.
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.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this session participants will have
• Explored Action Learning as a method to partner graduate students with community organizations
• Gained insight into using Action Learning as a teaching tool in graduate education
• Discussed ways to evaluate the effectiveness of Action Learning as part of a graduate curriculum
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 study 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. 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.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
No preference
Primary Presenter
Dr. Robin Hurst, Virginia Commonwealth University
Work Title
Assistant Professor