My Research Project for Graduate School.

1. Conference Critique & Research
February 24 - 28, 2010
Knoxville, Tennessee
Larry D Weas
Ed. D. Program
CAHA 700: Emerging Research in AHE
Adult & Higher Education
College of Education
Northern Illinois University

2. Table of Contents
Biography
Adult & Higher Education, Ed. D. Program
Conference & Proceedings Critique
Linking AHRD Scholars-Practitioners to Behaviorist &
Humanistic Values in Strategic Human Resource Development
(HRD)
Food ‘N’ Thought Summary & Critique
Session: Social Media & Human Resource Development (HRD)
Symposium Critique
Session: Online Learning & Education
Conference Proposal & Presentation
Larry D. Weas, Ed. D. Program, Northern Illinois University
An Exploratory Study regarding the Needs of Adult Learners for
Today’s Technological Workforce & Social Media
Research Proposal & Handout
Adult Learning and Technology: An Exploratory Study
regarding the Needs of Adult Learners for Today’s
Technological Workforce & Social Media

3. Larry D. Weas Biography
Adult & Higher Education, Ed. D. Program
Northern Illinois University
In the area of Adult & Higher Education, pursue graduate studies
and practice in the area of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education by
completing my Doctorate of Education (Ed. D.), with specialized skills in
HRD and Instructional Technology. Research and conduct qualitative
and quantitative analysis in adult learning. Develop learning objectives,
lesson plans, student material, and SOJT documentation. Demonstrate
knowledge of adult learning theories, models of learning, instructional
strategies in program evaluation and course curriculum. Develop
processes by planning and building a cross section of courses using
new technologies; demonstrate the hierarchy of adult learning directly
and indirectly through knowledge and performance-based skills of a
topic; demonstrate areas of human services, organizational &
professional development, and performance improvement in employed
learning situations and organizations.
Human Resource Development (HRD)
In the area of Training Systems & Program Management,
research, consult, and manage human performance improvement,
instructional methodology, and training technology in adult education
and training. Experienced in diverse organizational and professional
development; project management in the military, corporate, and
academic settings producing ROI results.
Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
In the area of Instructional Systems Design (ISD), analyze,
design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning outcomes. Deliver
training employing effective teaching, questioning, visualizing and
communication techniques in higher education. Design differentiated
instruction employing demonstrative technical strategies and learning
skills. Demonstrate knowledge and use of instructor guides, workbooks,
computerized reporting systems, assessment, evaluation, student
material, and develop learning objectives. Demonstrate usage of
computers as appropriate in computer literacy and elearning technology
with emphasis in adult education and training programs.

4. Education & Certifications
Ed. D. Program, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University (2007 – Present)
M. S. Ed. Program, Adult & Higher Education
Northern Illinois University (2003 – 2007)
B. S. Ed. Program, Workforce Education, Training &
Development, Southern Illinois University (1998 – 2003)
Master Training Specialist Certification, U. S. Navy
Naval Education & Technical Training (1995 – 2000)
Training Specialist Certification, Southern Illinois
University (2003)
eLearning Design Specialist, Abbott Laboratories
(2004)

5. Professional Development
Research & Presentations
Learning as Transformation: Critical Perspectives on a Theory
in Progress
Technology in Education: Related to the Adult Learner
Educational Attitudes: A Philosophical Approach
Adult & Higher Education Needs Assessment: A Focus on Lake
County, Illinois
Lifelong Learning: Adult Learners’ Persistence in the Classroom
and the Decision to Return to School for Higher Education
The Competencies of Adult Educators
Work Related Adult Education
A Guide for Planning and Implementing Instruction for Adults: A
Theme-Based Approach
The Effects of Using Differentiated Instruction on Workplace
Learning & Adult Learners’ Perspective
Theory of Transitional Learning in the Workplace
Skills-Based training and Workplace Learning Authentic
Assessment
Using Humor in HRD & Workplace Humor for Dummies
Exploring the needs of Adult Learners in today’s Technological
Workforce & Social Media Networking