Volume
58
Issue
5
DOI
10.34068/joe.58.05.15
Abstract
This article describes our study exploring Extension agents' philosophies of adult education and their perceptions of the role of Cooperative Extension for individuals and in the community. We surveyed agents in Arkansas using the Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory and open-ended questions related to the role of Extension. Most agents indicated the strongest level of agreement with the progressive philosophy. Two themes that emerged from the open-ended questions were agent as disseminator of information and impact of Extension on quality of life. Our discussion includes recommendations for professional development that involves examining one's personal philosophy of adult education.
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Recommended Citation
Alexander, J., Grover, K. S., & Walters, S. (2020). Exploring Agents' Philosophies of Adult Education and Perceptions of the Role of Extension. The Journal of Extension, 58(5), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.05.15
