scholarly journals Learning styles of extension agents responsible for pesticide re-certification training programs in West Virginia

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne M. Custer-Walker
Keyword(s):  
West Virginia ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Extension Agents

Learning Styles in Adult Education: a Study of County Extension Agents

1980 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth E. Pigg ◽  
Lawrence Busch ◽  
William B. Lacy
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
County Extension Agents ◽  
County Extension

Strength Training in Community Settings: Impact of Lay Leaders on Program Access and Sustainability for Rural Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1408-1414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa T. Washburn ◽  
Carol E. Cornell ◽  
Martha Phillips ◽  
Holly Felix ◽  
LaVona Traywick
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Lay Leaders ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Delivery Approach

Background:The effect of volunteer lay leaders on availability and sustainability of strength-training programs for older adults has not been well explored. We describe implementation of the StrongWomen strength training program by the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and report on the relationship between delivery approach (agent-led, lay-led, or combination of agent- and lay-led) and program access and sustainability.Methods:All state Extension agents (n = 66) were surveyed on program implementation, continuance, and use of lay leaders. Program records were used to identify the number of trained lay leaders. Regression models were used to examine the relationship between delivery approach and group availability.Results:Counties using lay leaders had twice as many groups as counties using only agents. There was a significant, positive relationship between the number of lay leaders and the number of groups. Counties using lay leaders were 8.3 times more likely to have continuing groups compared with counties not using lay leaders.Conclusions:Program continuance was significantly and positively associated with lay leader use. Lay delivery expanded access to strength training programs and increased the likelihood that programs would continue. This approach can be used to increase access to and sustainability of strength training programs, particularly in resource-constrained areas.

scholarly journals The Role of Learning Style in the Changing Landscape of Medical Education: The Canadian Plastic Surgery Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
Kaitlin S. Boehm ◽  
Connor McGuire ◽  
Osama A. Samargandi ◽  
Sarah Al Youha ◽  
David T. Tang
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning Style Inventory ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Competency Based

Objectives: The transition to competency-based education and restraints on trainee work hours necessitates re-evaluation of resident education. The role of learning style in plastic surgery residency training has not been investigated. The objective of this study was to identify the learning styles of plastic surgeons and trainees in Canadian Plastic Surgery programs. Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed to all members of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons and through program directors at Canadian training programs. Basic demographics were captured. The Kolb Learning Style Inventory was used to identify each individual’s learning style (converging, accommodative, assimilative, or divergent).  Results: There were a total of 98 respondents (15% response rate), including 62 staff plastic surgeons (63%) and 36 trainees (37%). All regions of Canada and age categories were well represented. The most dominant learning styles were convergent (47%) and accommodative (29%). No significant difference in dominant learning styles existed between age groups; while males were more commonly convergent learners, females were accommodative learners.   Conclusions: The majority of plastic surgery trainees and staff have learning styles that rely heavily on practical application and experiential learning. Accounting for this propensity towards convergent and accommodative learning styles should be incorporated into training programs to maximize efficacy of learning.

scholarly journals Persepsi Kelompok Tani terhadap Peranan Penyuluh Pertanian di Kecamatan Rantau Utara Kabupaten Labuhan Batu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-137
Author(s):  
Joni Rianto Siregar ◽  
Rahmanta Ginting ◽  
Ihsan Effendi
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Group Perceptions ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The purpose of this study is to describe Farmers Group Perceptions of the Role of Agricultural Extension Workers in the development of Farmer Groups in Rantau Utara District, Labuhanbatu Regency and find out related to extension agents in various training programs for farmer groups in Nagari Sungai Pua, Sungai Pua District, Agam District. This research is a survey research, using selected respondents using a multistage sampling method by selecting 7 out of 68 farmer groups and choosing 79 respondents from selected farmer groups, which is carried out intentionally. Data were analyzed descriptively quantitative and qualitative. The results showed that the role of instructors as motivators of educators, instructors, administrators, and communicators was categorized in participation, while the role of instructors as catalysts and consultants was categorized as not supportive. From this result it was agreed that extension agents were expected to further increase their contribution by assisting farmers in solving problems, assisting the process in the field and connecting farmers with technology sources.

Teaching and Learning Methods for Drug Information

2021 ◽  
pp. 43-68
Author(s):  
Fernando Fernandez-Llimos ◽  
Helena H. Borba ◽  
Antonio M. Mendes ◽  
Roberto Pontarolo ◽  
Fernanda S. Tonin
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Drug Information ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Experiential Training ◽  
Information Skills ◽  
Potential Methods ◽  
New Literature ◽  
Information Requests

Healthcare professionals, especially pharmacists, are constantly involved with drug information and should be able to properly select resources and keep updated on new literature and new tools to address a variety of drug information requests. The provision of accurate in-depth drug information requires the development of drug information skills through both didactic and experiential training programs. Considering the complexity of the drug information field and the expanding roles of pharmacists as information resources, this chapter will briefly introduce the main concepts of drug information and discuss the potential methods and challenges for teaching this subject while matching the variety of learning styles.

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