Catalyzing Transformation: Conditions in Extension Educational Environments that Promote Change

Authors

Nancy Franz, Virginia Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Barry A. Garst, American Camp AssociationFollow
Sarah Baughman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow
Chris Smith, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityFollow

Volume

47

Issue

4

Abstract

Extension faculty and administrators have suggested Cooperative Extension's goal and niche is transformative education—to bring about deep change in individuals, families, and communities. However even though transformative learning appears to be a desirable approach to Extension education, few scholars and practitioners have examined the conditions in Extension learning environments that promote transformation. In fact, Extension agents and faculty ask what they can do to increase the likelihood their work will result in transformation. The research reported here explored conditions that catalyze transformation in two Extension educational contexts: 1) Cornell Cooperative Extension agent/specialist work teams and 2) Virginia 4-H Camps.

Recommended Citation

Franz, N., Garst, B. A., Baughman, S., & Smith, C. (2009). Catalyzing Transformation: Conditions in Extension Educational Environments that Promote Change. The Journal of Extension, 47(5), Article 37. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol47/iss5/37