The Teachers’ Attitudes in Facilitating Adult Learning Program in Relation to the Learning Organization in China

Authors

  • Tiancong Shi
  • DR. REGINA B. NACIONAL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/9ak9wg05

Keywords:

Teachers’ Attitudes, Adult Learning Program, Learning Organization

Abstract

Most respondents are aged 26 to 30. The data analysis found that the composite mean score is 2.82 with a standard deviation of 0.35, implying an average rating that they agreed that they are confident in their final output or project (M = 2.85), satisfied with their knowledge as communicated properly by the teacher (M = 2.82), and appreciate their learnings by displaying them in the exhibit. The data analysis revealed that they agree that their adult class is always participating in planning and decision-making, rarely loses concentration on the job at hand, and can synchronize activities based on what is required. The research accepted the null hypothesis and inferred that attitudes toward aiding adult learning are assessed similarly regardless of age.  The respondents generally agree that their learning organization is adequately implementing adult education practices. Among the dimensions, "Openness to Ideas" has the highest mean score (2.98), suggesting that respondents feel most positive about the openness to ideas in their organization. "Psychological Safety" has the lowest mean score (2.79), indicating that there may be room for improvement in creating a psychologically safe environment for teachers and learners. The data analysis yielded an average composite score of 2.79 with a standard deviation of 0.33, indicating an average rating. The composite mean scores for all dimensions are in the "Average" range, indicating that respondents generally agree that their learning organization is adequately implementing adult education practices. Among the dimensions, "Openness to Ideas" has the highest mean score (2.98), suggesting that respondents feel most positive about the openness to ideas in their organization. "Psychological Safety" has the lowest mean score (2.79), indicating that there may be room for improvement in creating a psychologically safe environment for teachers and learners.

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18-09-2024

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How to Cite

Shi, T., & NACIONAL, D. R. B. (2024). The Teachers’ Attitudes in Facilitating Adult Learning Program in Relation to the Learning Organization in China. Journal of Education and Educational Research, 10(2), 297-302. https://doi.org/10.54097/9ak9wg05