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In the face of widespread morbidities and mortalities among chronic disease, the US has needed a revitalization of best practice surrounding Health Education. It is understood within primary education, the theories and practices that allow children/ adolescence learn. Through this, the science and theory of education has guided our system, and in the case of health education, has not effectively met the needs of our population. In this same vein of thought, little is understood how adults, mostly as to why (although some interdisciplinary practice in primary education carry into best practice in adult education). Pedagogy (theory and science of education) guides primary education, while Andragogy (self- guided information theory) guides most of learning opportunities in adult education. Armed with these understandings, and with the overwhelming body of data driving population health analytics, health officials have yet to make meaningful changes in peoples ability to engage in lifestyle modifications, or continued avenues of learning. With this, my capstone project seeks to build learning environments/ opportunities that meaningfully engage with the underserved sector of adults in higher educational, and professional settings.

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Keywords

Pedagogy, Constructivism, Health Education

Driving Engagement in Adult Health Education

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