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Semin Hear 2006; 27(2): 086-091
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-939445
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Applying Adult Learning Principles to Supervision

Paul M. Brueggeman1
  • 1Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Disorders, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
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04 April 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Supervision has always been a key component of audiologic training, but little consideration has been given to the student as learner during the supervision process. Since audiology graduate students are by definition adult learners, generally known by their self-actualizing and independent nature, supervisors should consider the literature in adult learning as they develop students' clinical skills. This article will describe Malcolm Knowles's theory of adult education (or andragogy) and the concept of self-directed learning, derived from the adult education literature. These concepts will be applied to the clinical supervision process in audiology.

KEYWORDS

Adult learning - andragogy - clinical supervision

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Paul M Brueggeman

Au.D., 414 E. Clark St

Department of Communication Disorders, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 57069

Email: pbruegge@usd.edu

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