Volume
33
Issue
3
Abstract
This article presents the results of a survey of Ohio Cooperative Extension educators about their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to teaching adults. The Principles of Adult Learning Scale (PALS) was used to measure employees teaching style preference as either teacher-centered or learner-centered. Also assessed were knowledge levels of general adult education principles and attitudes toward being an adult educator. Overall, OCES employees exhibited low levels of knowledge related to basic adult education principles and practices. Attitude toward being an adult educator was slightly positive. Scores on PALS indicated respondents were more teacher-centered in behavior than the norm for the instrument. As a result of this study, in-service opportunities were designed for faculty and program staff of the Ohio Cooperative Extension Service.
Recommended Citation
Seevers, B. S. (1995). Extensionists as Adult Educators: A Look at Teaching Style Preference. The Journal of Extension, 33(3), Article 8. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol33/iss3/8
