Degree Date

12-22-2021

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education

Department

Education

First Advisor

Jerry W. Robicheau

Abstract

This research was undertaken to determine the efficacy of using andragogy, assessment, and quality control for training in a modern industrial workplace, with findings indicating that these modern training techniques can be implemented with success in this context. While andragogy, pioneered by Knowles, has been used in many areas of adult education, it has not been found to be commonly used in the industrial workplace. The study focused on Finnish trainers using the Blaeser Training Taxonomy – a training program utilizing elements of andragogy and assessment wrapped into quality control. Using a mixed methods questionnaire, trainers reported their training results, which indicated the value of the adult training approach rooted in andragogical principles.

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