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Cancer Care Volunteerism In A Non-Western Context, Kauthar Mohamad Kamaludin, Rahimah I., Nor Wahiza Abdul Wahad, Mazanah Muhamad
Cancer Care Volunteerism In A Non-Western Context, Kauthar Mohamad Kamaludin, Rahimah I., Nor Wahiza Abdul Wahad, Mazanah Muhamad
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this study is to profile the cancer care volunteer in Malaysia in Malaysia and identify the competency level. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire. A total of 144 registered cancer-care volunteers from various cancer support groups in Klang Valley were interviewed. With regards to competency, most respondents have a medium level for most of the skills required for the volunteers. This study points to the needs for culturally appropriate “hands on” training programs for cancer care volunteers to function more effectively.
Counseling In An Andragogical Approach, John A. Henschke Edd
Counseling In An Andragogical Approach, John A. Henschke Edd
IACE Hall of Fame Repository
The introduction provides the unique preparation of the author in both field for merging counseling and andragogy - the art and science of helping adults learn. Providing general counseling information, he then gives a sketch and time gaps of publication in adult education and counseling. Next, he presents a chronology of publications merging the two fields. In future trends a comprehensive model for counseling in adult education is constructed, including: an andragogical approach, dimension of maturation, closing connecting counseling and learning, with life tasks, challenges, and dealing with our human values and priorities within human system of adult life. Examples …