ERIC Number: EJ1238476
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
Pages: 9
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Barriers to and Strategies for Engaging Extension Educators in Family Caregiver Education
Struckmeyer, Kristopher M.; Roberts, Emily; Gordon, Sarah R.; Raczkoski, Brandon M.; Singh, Chitra
Journal of Extension, v57 n6 Article 6RIB5 Dec 2019
Oklahoma Extension educators encountered barriers related to trainings and program delivery for a caregiver education program produced by Oklahoma State University Extension. Oklahoma family and consumer sciences educators were interviewed about perceived barriers to attending trainings and delivering the program. Findings indicated that staff shortages, program prioritization, challenges in developing an audience, and communication issues with the program team made it difficult for educators to engage with the program. Strategies for improvement based on the findings were devised.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Caregiver Training, Barriers, State Universities, Program Implementation, Teacher Shortage, Educational Strategies, Extension Agents, Family Life Education, Consumer Education, Teacher Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oklahoma
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