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Andragogy and the Economy: Is There an Influence?
Type of Presentation
Shared
Session Abstract
Little effort has been devoted to understanding the economic impact of andragogy on the economies of world nations. It is possible that andragogy may influence economies.
Target Audience
Professionals in the fields of adult education/andragogy will have interest in this session. Professionals involved in assisting adults in gaining new skills/knowledge; those who assist adults toward degree completion; and those who lead workforce development will want to attend. From providers of Adult Basic Education, HRD professionals, Training and Development specialists; and those in higher education and beyond will benefit from joining this session. All stakeholders, starting with the learners themselves, profit from understanding the theoretical framework of Andragogy and the ways in which Andragogy may empower humans who ultimately fuel the economy. Join this session; and tell your story.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this session, participants will understand the foundational theory that informs the possible influence of andragogy on the economy, Knowles (1973, 1984 and 2011); Henschke (1987, 2013), Ingalls (1976). Participants will learn the possible connection between and the influence of the building blocks of adult learning foundations, the living lecture process and trust as situated between facilitator/learner and employee/supervisor on the economy; this is a new field of inquiry. This discussion will culminate in a new understanding of how these theories inform the potential for economic impact across many organizational settings, types of institutions and nations.
Session Description
Andragogy is more than fancy terminology in the field of adult education. There is a practical side to Andragogy; what, if any economic impact does Andragogy have on the economy? Very little or no research exists that examines the possible ways in which Andragogy may influence the economy. The theoretical framework is the thrust of this session. Weaving together the foundational work of Knowles, Henschke and others, the framework becomes clear, as Andragogy is applied to: reducing corporate and organizational costs, employing returning veterans; intervention in partnering with foreign nations; and, maximizing the learning resources of our country toward economically benefitting the constituencies we serve.
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Thursday November 7
Primary Presenter
Kathy Petroff, Lindenwood University
Work Title
Graduate Assistant-Ed.D. Instructional Leadership-Andragogy Emphasis
Additional Presenters: Enters In Order.
John Arthur Henschke, MDiv Ed.D., Lindenwood University
Work Title
Associate Professor of Education and Chair of Andragogy Doctoral Emphasis
Susan Isenberg, Ph.D., Lindenwood University
Work Title
Associate Profeesor of Education