Agricultural Extension Agents' Perceptions of Effective Teaching Strategies for Adult Learners in the Master Beef Producer Program

Authors

Robert Strong, Texas A&M UniversityFollow
Amy Harder, University of FloridaFollow
Hannah Carter, University of FloridaFollow

Volume

48

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.48.03.17

Abstract

The purpose of the study reported here was to explore and describe how Extension agents selected teaching strategies for adult audiences. Andragogy is hypotheses concerning the attributes of adult learners (Knowles, Swanson, & Holton III, 2005). Extension agents responsible for teaching the Master Beef Producer (MBP) program were purposively selected for this study. Using qualitative research, results of the study show that county agricultural Extension agents felt hands-on instruction was the most effective teaching strategy for cattlemen. This article highlights the need for Extension to provide potential and current agents with formal education and professional development in andragogy.

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Recommended Citation

Strong, R., Harder, A., & Carter, H. (2010). Agricultural Extension Agents' Perceptions of Effective Teaching Strategies for Adult Learners in the Master Beef Producer Program. The Journal of Extension, 48(3), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.48.03.17