2019 Annual Conference
October 8–11, 2019
St. Louis, MO
Voices of the military speak on their military experience of learning and civilian careers
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Military Education
Presentation Format Requested
Shared Concurrent Session (Approx. 12 or 20 minutes)
Session Abstract
Qualitative interview with ten military veterans in which they discuss their experience with learning in the military. Surprising lessons emerge which challenge conventional wisdom and illuminate the non-intentional learning which happens thoughout military careers and affect veterans as they transition to civilian life.
Target Audience
Military veterans
Support staff for military veterans transitioning to civilian life
Students of education in bureaucratic organizations
Learning Outcomes
Learners will understand the complexities and variance of learning in a bureaucratic organization
Session Description
Learning in the military does not always take place in the military. In fact, more learning take place outside of the classroom than inside it. The military culture is a learning culture, in fact military culture is almost dogmatic in the sharing of knowledge as a means of ensuring organizational survival. Lessons gleaned from interviews with 13 veterans from a wide spectrum of civilian society shed light on learning in the military and how it impacts careers after the uniform.
Format & Technique
Lecture with accompanying slides, combined with open discussion with the audience
Primary Presenter
Will Carpenter, University of South Florida
Work Title
Doctoral student