A Study of Informal Learning among University of Wyoming Extension Educators

Autor/in	Skrabut, Stanley A.
Titel	A Study of Informal Learning among University of Wyoming Extension Educators
Quelle	(2013), (344 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, University of Wyoming
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3031-0696-5
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Informal Education; Extension Education; Extension Agents; Universities; Teacher Surveys; Seminars; Professional Development; Wyoming + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Erweitertes Bildungsangebot; University; Universität; Seminar
Abstract	University of Wyoming Extension educators are often hired because of their subject matter expertise; yet, they must still develop education skills as well as learn to use various and ever-changing technologies. This research was conducted to understand what impact guided instruction on informal learning concepts and methods had on UW Extension educators. Organization impacts on informal learning were also studied. This study is a repeated measures design involving all UW Extension educators. For this repeated measures study, 53 University of Wyoming Extension educators were involved and were asked to complete three surveys and six Webinars focusing on informal learning methods. By matching survey results, it was learned that informal learning plays an important element in educator development. Educators gave higher importance to methods that helped them develop their subject matter expertise followed by educator skills and finally technology skills. While it was not possible to specifically tie methods to instruction received, it is suggested that many different factors influence an individual's decision to choose informal learning methods and that flexibility to choose should be afforded. Finally, organizations and supervisors are essential to a successful informal learning program. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01