The name of the program and evaluative research method . Although not required for the submission, here are some tips to make your proposal stand out from other proposals. Call the Northeast Center Interim Director, Ken Martin, if you have an idea you would like to discuss or for any questions about the submission process. The Extension programming season is in full swing in the spring months when the weather conditions are favorable and audiences are looking for something new and interesting to attend. Workshops and seminars abound at this time of year.
People are more willing to go to new places, meet new people, and learn new things.
Here are a few ideas on how to really reach and teach those adult learners and hopefully keep them coming back for more. The adult learner is one of Extension's largest audiences. Educational research has found that the adult learner is a unique individual requiring diverse teaching techniques. Many extension agents have the subject matter expertise to teach, but often lack a solid foundation in education or teaching techniques for adults in particular. Many of us, even with an educational background, have training in how to teach children or youth but mistakenly assume that the adult learner requires the same techniques.