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“How adults learn...What this Means to the Human Resource Professional”by: Marilyn Stroud, MBA
What does the distinction between pedagogy and andragogy mean for human resource professionals? Over the last century, andragogy has evolved into a distinct field with the development of several theories, hypothesis, and reams of applications through a vast array of adult education programs. “Andragogical theory is making a difference in the way programs of adult education are being organized and operated, in the way teachers of adults are being trained, and in the way adults are being helped to learn...one of the chief distinctions between conventional and adult education is to be found in the learning process itself” (Holton, et al., 2005, p. 39).
The various learning theorists present a variety of perspectives and ideas as to how adults learn and the best methods to teach them. Pedagogy theory, targets young learners, a traditional and holistic approach of teaching through socialization. Andragogy theory, introduced by Malcolm Knowles (1950), author and developer of Humanist Learning Theory, focus is adult learners through heuristic, exploratory, and experiential experience of the learner. more Richmond SHRM Heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 22
Richmond SHRM’s Inside the Beltway Day includes: Meeting with VA Congressmen (Warner and Webb or staff) and Representatives (Cantor, Scott and Forbes or staff). Bus departs at 8:00 AM and returns at 5:00 PM and the cost is $40 for bus trip with lunch on your own.
“I highly recommend this event. It is an opportunity to shape the legislative debate. I left with a sense I had made on impact.” John Kates, Richmond SHRM Workplace Flexibility and Business Makes Sense on May 17What: Monthly Meeting - Presenters: Overview: Outcome: Student Chapters Rock RichmondNew Chapter at Bryant & Stratton Being Chartered in May New Leaders Take Responsibility for Student Chapter
by: Tom Davidson, SPHR, PCC The VCU SHRM Student Chapter, under the guidance of Professor Marianne Miller, is well-known for its long-standing, vibrant, and successful student programing. More chapters like this one will be chartered in the coming months and years. Bryant & Stratton College, which will be officially charted in a ceremony on May 5 on the school’s campus in Chesterfield County. Not only will Richmond SHRM leaders be on hand to help celebrate, but SHRM representatives from the Virginia SHRM State Council and the National Office of SHRM will be on hand to support the students and advisors of our area’s newest chapter. We congratulate advisors Larry Ramsey and Gil Logan for development of the Richmond Region's latest SHRM Student Chapter! more Cheers of VolunteersUp Close and Personal with 2012 Strategic Leadership Conference Leaders!
by: Judy Marston SPHR, Thanks to Julie Carbia and Kay Congdon for taking on the 2012 Strategic Leadership Conference. Why would they tackle this? Here’s why… Interview with Julie Carbia, Senior Manager of Operations, Internal Audit, Genworth "Last November, I attended a Richmond SHRM meeting and met Jeannie Alcott (Richmond SHRM Executive Director) for the first time. At that time I learned there was a need for the 2012 Conference Chair. Because of my positive experience at last year’s (2011) Conference and because of Jeannie’s obvious energy, I was inspired to get involved and I volunteered to co-chair the conference this year with Kay. The past Strategic Leadership Conference Co-Chairs, Jakeeta Plumley and Janna Higgins, provided a solid framework and tools that have been instrumental in helping us plan what we hope will be an extraordinary event. This year’s Subcommittee Chairs have just gotten started and already impress me with their level of engagement and commitment to the endless list of things to do. Jeannie’s passion and positive attitude is motivating at times when things may feel slightly overwhelming. more Interview with Kay Congdon: Owner, Marked by Excellence, LLC, HR Consultant Optimizing People and Positions "I have been a member of Richmond SHRM since my days as a student at the University of Richmond. I enjoy and value the educational opportunities, the meetings, and the connections I have gained through my membership. SHRM is a great support and resource for people in Human Resources. I attended the Leadership Conference last year and was very impressed with the leadership of Jakeeta Plumley and Janna Higgins. Julie and I chatted with Jeannie Alcott at the Richmond SHRM December social and discussed becoming involved with the Strategic Leadership Conference. Julie and I have worked well together in the past and we agreed to take on the leadership role for the Strategic Leadership Conference for 2012. We enjoy working alongside each other and believe that together we can successfully accomplish this challenge. Julie has such more |
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Interview with Jamison Manion by: Ruby Foster, BSB/HRM,
Education and Training are to Workforce Development as food and water are to animal, and plant life. They are the disciplines HR practitioners use to promote and sustain employee and organizational growth. Like gardeners who test and assess soil before planting, so too HR practitioners must first test and assess the organization’s needs before designing, developing, more Board Member SpotlightMeet Ken Robertson, SPHR, IPMA-CP
“How did you become involved with the Society of Human Resource Management?” I joined SHRM in 1992, when I first moved to Richmond. At that time, I was in the U.S. Army. I knew though that I would retire in 1994, so I joined SHRM after a colleague recommended I do so as a way to start my transition more Generational DivideA new lens on generational opportunities Learning is learning, right? Wrong! by: Rick Albee, SPHR, CCP
HR pros know about the different learning styles in people. Some learn by watching, some by doing. Some learn better in groups, while others prefer quiet reflection. And the list goes on. This diversity of learning styles is what makes life so…interesting – and often confounding. But did you know that generations matter when it comes to learning styles? I’m afraid so. Read on… more community = ideas4workEaster Seals Launches Make the First Five Count®
Parents instinctively worry about their children. They wonder if their baby is rolling over at the right age, using words on time, or learning to walk when other children do. And this type of parental stress can carry over into the workplace, affecting productivity and attention to task. That’s why Easter Seals launched Make the First Five Count®, a resource that can help answer questions, and identify helpful resources for families. Far too many children, an estimated 1.4 million, with unidentified more Member Information
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