Applying adult learning theory to foster parent training

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dc.contributor.authorde Haan, Calvin W.
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
dc.contributor.supervisorSlomp, David H.
dc.contributor.supervisorGreidanus, Elaine
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-18T19:46:16Z
dc.date.available2019-07-18T19:46:16Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.degree.levelMastersen_US
dc.description.abstractThis project posits that adult learning theory be applied to foster parent training programs. Understanding foster parents as adult learners is essential to designing and implementing meaningful training experiences and resources for foster parents facing unique challenges associated with the foster care system and children in care. This project begins with a summary of the challenges faced by foster parents, highlighting the need for meaningful foster parent training. Current training approaches in Alberta and Canada are presented, followed by a literature review on the effectiveness of foster parent training programs. This is followed by an emerging theory of adult learning founded on historical and contemporary conceptualizations. Based on this theory, a framework for foster parent training programs is proposed. This project concludes with a description of how this framework in action will lead to training with relevant content, meaningful delivery, and increased accessibility.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/5470
dc.language.isoen_CAen_US
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
dc.publisher.facultyEducationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesProject (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education)
dc.subjectadult learning theory
dc.subjectfoster parent training
dc.subjectresources
dc.subjectsupport
dc.subjectfoster parents
dc.subjecttraining programs
dc.subjectrelevant learning experiences
dc.subjectmeaningful training
dc.subjecttraining program framework
dc.subjectrelevant content
dc.subjectmeaningful delivery
dc.subjectincreased accessibility
dc.subjectmeaningful learning opportunities
dc.titleApplying adult learning theory to foster parent trainingen_US
dc.typeProjecten_US
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