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May 29, 2026Journal of Extension0 citationsOpen Access

Who Really Influences Extension Direction?

MAMike AdelaineRFRick Foster

Key Points

  • The aim is to examine who influences the direction of Extension programs, focusing on adult learners' roles.
  • Analysis of historical influences on Extension programs
  • Evaluation of adult education principles
  • Assessment of participant engagement in program agendas.
  • Adult learners significantly shape the program agenda of Extension.
  • The principles of adoption and diffusion enhance the effectiveness of educational applications.
  • Historical context shows a shift in how Extension identifies and incorporates community needs.

Abstract

Historically, Extension has derived its program agenda from the people it served.With its emphasis on adoption and diffusion of practical research and educational applications, Extension has made effective use of a number of important principles of adult education.One is that the adult learner must be a key player as a

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Adelaine et al. (1990) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192cf8fab5b468c4415b50https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.8227
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