Research on University Continuing Education: Barriers and Future Possibilities

Authors

  • Anne Percival The University of Manitoba
  • Bill Kops The University of Manitoba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21225/D5X01V

Abstract

This paper examines barriers to research on university continuing education (UCE) in terms of two groups of factors: those that inhibit adult education research generally, and those that are specific to the UCE context and adversely affect research activity in this setting. Within UCE, the mandate, culture, qualifications of staff, the nature of work, and the nature of research that is conducted make traditional approaches to research problematic. The paper suggests that acceptance of a broader conceptualization of research by university continuing educators could enhance research related to practice.

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1999-09-01

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