1932 - Living

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Education Employment Awards and Honors Membership-Professional Organizations Publications Professional Interest Areas Major Contributions to Adult Education Additional Resources  Interesting Facts: References

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Born: 1932

Currently lives in Birdgeton, MO

JHenschke@Lindenwood.edu                  

jchenschke@sbcglobal.net

  

 

Education

 

Ed. D.         Boston University, 1973, Administration and Supervision, Higher and Adult Education. (Interdisciplinary) Studies in

                    Organization Systems Effectiveness, Social Psychology

 

Th. M.        Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1963, Counseling

 

M. Div.       Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1958, Administration, Philosophical-Theology

 

B.A.            Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, 1955, English, Biblical Studies

 

                    Northwestern College, Minneapolis, Music--Instrumental and Vocal

 

 

 

Employment

 

2004     University of Technology-Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

             Adjunct Faculty, Serving as Outside Reader for Doctoral Dissertation                                    

 

2010-2011   Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand                                   

             Adjunct Faculty for Serving on Doctoral Dissertation Committee           

 

1968-Present   Consultant, Human Resources Development with numerous organizations:  Governmental, Business, Industrial,

                        Religious, Voluntary, Educational, Health Care, Public Service, International, Social Service    

                            

1969-1969  Institute for Advanced Pastoral Studies, Bloomfield Hills, MI                                                                       

 

1969-1970 Associate Director, Organization Systems Effectiveness Teaching Faculty, Professional Development                                    

 

1969    Boston University--Project Co-Director and Research Director, Organization Development, Graduate School Department of

               Psychology, Human Relations Center

 

1968-1969  Instructor, Department of Administration and Supervision, School of Education (Graduate and Undergraduate Divisions)                                                              

1957-1978  Churches  in Illinois, Massachusetts and Missouri (Size from 100 to 800 members) five different churches                                                 

1989-1998  Senior Minister, administrator, educator, counselor, pastor        

               

1976-1985  Interim or permanent Minister, part time    

 

 

Awards and Honors

 

2009    Medal of Distinction for a Lifetime of Service to Adult Education, given by the Faculty and the Dean of the College of Education,           University of Missouri-St. Louis, upon Retirement from the University of Missouri after more than 39 years of Service.

 

2006    Certificate of Exemplary MyGateway Use in Integrating Technology and Web Resources into Teaching and Learning, given by the      Information Technology Services and Center for Teaching & Learning, University of Missouri-St. Louis.

 

2005    Outstanding Service Medallion Award, given by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.

 

2005    Certificate of Recognition --Thirty (35) Years of Service, given by the University Outreach & Extension, University of Missouri &

          Lincoln University

 

2004    Malcolm S. Knowles Award for Excellence in Adult Education Program Leadership, bestowed on the Graduate Academic Program

           in Adult Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, given by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education

 

2004    National Recognition of Missouri State Distinguished Service Award, given by the Epsilon Sigma Phi National Honorary Extension      Society 

 

2004    Dean's Award for Lifetime Service to Education given by the University of Missouri, College of Education Dean Charles Schmitz

 

2003    Distinguished Service Award given by Epsilon Sigma Phi National Honorary Extension Society--Alpha Tau Chapter [Missouri],

 

2002    Permanently Appointed as Visiting Professor--appointment made by Beijing Radio and Television University, Beijing, People’s

          Republic of China

 

2000    Certificate of Recognition--Thirty (30) Years of Service, given by the University Outreach & Extension, University of Missouri & Lincoln      University

 

1999    Lifetime Membership, given by the Missouri Association for Adult, Continuing & Community Education, Lake of the Ozarks, MO

 

1998    Selected and Inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, located at Thurman White Center, University of      Oklahoma-Norman

 

1998    Nicholas R. Castricone Award for Excellence in Inter-American University Programs given by Partners of the Americas, Inc.,

          Washington, DC

 

1997    Chancellor's Award for Excellence to an Academic Non-Regular, given by the Chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis

 

1997    Distinguished Faculty Award, given by the Alumni Chapter, School of Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis

 

1995    Everett M. Hosman Founder's Award, given by the Missouri Valley Adult Education Association (included Lifetime Membership)

 

1994    Membership Award, given by the Missouri Association for Adult, Continuing and Community Education

 

1992    Distinguished Service Award, given by the Missouri Association for Adult, Continuing and Community Education

 

1992   Teamwork Award, given by University Extension, University of Missouri and Lincoln University

 

1980   Outstanding Missouri Adult Educator, given by Missouri Association for Adult Continuing Education

 

1979-1980  Achievement Award in Adult Education for the State of Missouri, given by  Missouri Valley Adult Education Association

 

 

Membership-Professional Organizations

 

Commission of Professors of Adult Education

Human Resource Development Professors

Academy of Human Resource Development, Founding Member

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education: (2003-2005, Director, Commission on International Adult Education; 1997-1998,  Past-President; 1996-1997, President; 1995-1996, President-Elect; 1992-1994, Board Member-Theory, Research and Evaluation)

American Society for Training and Development

Association for the Development of Rural Integration in Mali, West Africa

Missouri Valley Adult Education Association (President 1988-1989)

Missouri Association for Adult, Continuing and Community Education

St. Louis Chapter, American Society for Training and Development

Missouri, USA and Para, Brazil--Partners of the Americas, Inc., (President, 1994-1996)

Minister's Council of the American Baptist Churches in the USA.

Epsilon Sigma Phi, National Extension Honorary Fraternity

Alpha Tau Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Missouri Extension Honorary Fraternity

University of Missouri Extension Association

University Continuing Education Association

 

Publications

Only some selection publications are listed below. 

 

Henschke, J. A. Counseling in an andragogical approach. In  Encyclopedia of Leadership,Counseling and Training. (Ed.) Wang, VCX. (In Press, 2011). 

 

Henschke, J. A. Bringing the history and philosophy of andragogy into a more comprehensive understanding world-wide: A 2010 update. Session for the Dialogues in Andragogy Special Interest                        Group, Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE)  Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, October, 2010.

 

Henschke, J. A. A capsule of the history and philosophy of andragogy to 2010. In Proceedings of the 2010 Commission on International Adult Education (CIAE) Pre-Conference of the American                     Association for Adult and Continuing Education (pp. 59-74).  Bowie, MD: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.

 

Henschke, J. A. International Research Foundation for Andragogy and the Implications for the Practice of Education with Adults" (with Cooper, M. K.). Adapted and Updated from Proceedings for                     Midwest Research-to Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Extension, and Community Education (pp. 93-98). St. Louis, MO 2006.

 

Henschke, J. A. An international capsule of the history and philosophy of andragogy. In Proceedings of the 29th Annual Midwest Research to Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community, and                     Extension Education (pp. 118-123). East Lansing, MI, September 26-28, 2010 . 

 

Henschke, J. A. The power of andragogy:Adult learning for living a viable future. (2010). In Proceedings of the 29th Annual Midwest Research to Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community,                     and Extension Education (pp 112-117). East Lansing, MI, September 26-28, 2010.

 

Henschke, J. A. An international capsule of a perspective on the history and philosophy of andragogy. (2010). Andragoske Studije Journal, 17(2), 9-33. Belgrade, Serbia.  (Published in English), 2010.

 

Henschke, J. A. Bringing together personal learning, higher eduction institutional elements, and global support for a re-orientation toward a focus on lifelong learning and education. (2010). In V.                     Wang (Ed.), Encyclopedia for Using Technology in Adult and Career Education. Hershey, PA:  IGI Global, Hershey, PA. 

 

Henschke, J. A. Beginnings of the history and philosophy of andragogy 1833-2000. (2009). In V. Wang (Ed.), Integrating adult learning and technology for effective education: strategic approaches. IGI                      Global, Hershey, PA,

 

Henschke, J. A. Testing Andragogy with Adult Learners Internationally in the USA, Brazil, and Austria. [With Amy Narishkin]. (2009). In M. Boucouvalas (Ed.), Proceedings of the Commission on                     International Adult Education [CIAE] Pre-Conference, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education [AAACE] Conference (pp. 132-142).

 

Henschke, J. A. A perspective on the history and philosophy of andragogy: An international sketch. (2009). In M. Boucouvals (Ed.), Proceedings of the Commission on International Adult Education                     [CIAE] Pre-Conference, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education [AAACE] Conference (pp. 54-122).

 

Henschke, J. A. A Productive Decade of Andragogy’s History and Philosophy 2000-2009. (2009). In V. Wang (Ed.), Assessing and Evaluating Adult Learning in Career and Technical Education.                     Hangzhou, China: Zhejiang University Pres.

 

Henschke, J. A. The Dynamic of a Living Lecture in Career and Technical Education. (2009). In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education.                     Hershey, PA: IGI Global, Hershey, PA.

 

Henschke, J. A. Movement toward staying ahead of the curve in developing and managing human capital. (2009). In V. Wang & K. King (Eds.), Human performance models in the Global Context (pp.                     1-27). Charlotte, NC:  Information Age,

 

Henschke, J. A. Engagement in Active Learning with Brazilian Adult Educators. (2009). In G. Strohschen (Ed.), Handbook of blendedshore learning:  An international adult education handbook (pp. 121-                    136). New York, NY: Springer.

 

Henschke, J. A. Reflections on experiences of learning with Malcolm Shepherd Knowles. (2008).  New Horizons Online Journal in Adult Education and Human Resources Development, 22(3/4), 44-52.

 

Henschke, J. A. A global perspective on andragogy: An update. (2008). In M. Boucouvalas (Ed.), Proceedings of the Commission on International Adult Education [CIAE] Pre-Conference, American                     Association for Adult and Continuing Education [AAACE] Conference (pp. 43-94). Bowie, MD: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Commission on International                     Adult Education.

 

Henschke, J. A. International adult education. (2008). Adult Learning, 16(1/2), 4-24.

 

Henschke, J. A. Perspectives on international adult education. (2008). Adult Learning, 16(1/2), 4-5.

 

Henschke, J. A. Reaching beyond the USA: Adventures internationally in adult education (IAE) and human resource development (HRD). (2008). Adult Learning, 16(1/2), 23-24, 2008.

 

Henschke, J. A. Introduction of Adult Education’ Laws, Regulations and Trends in U.S.A. (2007).  In Adult education in Peoples’ Republic of China. Guangdong, China: Guangdong Adult Education                     Association.

 

Henschke, J. A. Expanding our thinking about andragogy: Toward the International Foundation for its research, theory and practice linkage in adult education and human resource development--A                     continuing research study. (2007). In K. King, & V. Wang (Eds.), Comparative adult education around the globe: International portraits and readings of the history, practice, philosophy, and                     theories of adult learning (pp. 151-194). (2007). Hangzhou, Peoples’ Republic of China: Zhejiang University Press.

 

Henschke, J. A. Adult education and learning: Some global trends. (2006). In Proceedings of Commission on International Adult Education [CIAE] Pre-Conference of the American Association for                     Adult and Continuing Education [AAACE] Conference. Milwaukee, WI.

 

Henschke, J. A. Malcolm S. Knowles: Four Major Historical Social Movements that Influenced Him and He Influenced as He Became An Adult Educator.” Malcolm S. Knowles: Four major historical                     social movements that influenced him and he influenced as he became an adult education. (2006). In Papers presented at the 11th Standing International Conference on the History of                     Adult Education [IESVA]. Bamberg, Germany.

 

Henschke, J. A. Instructional perspectives of nurse educators engaged in teaching via distance education. Co-Authored with G. Drinkard. (2004). In Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Annual Midwest                     Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community Education. Indianapolis, IN: Indiana University–Purdue University.

 

Henschke, J. A. Critical requirements for changing corporate training departments toward supporting workplace learning and performance. In Proceedings of the Adult Learning Australia National                     Conference (pp. 246-258). Sydney, New South Wales: The University of Technology.

 

Henschke, J. A. Modeling the preparation of adult educators. (1998). Adult Learning, 9(3), 12-14.

 

Henschke, J. A. In Memoriam: Malcolm S. Knowles. Adult Learning 9(2), 2-4.

 

Henschke, J. A. Organized for adult learning. (1997). Adult Learning, 9(1), 4, 7.

 

Henschke, J. A. The crossover point: Firing up the learning organization. (1997). Adult Learning, 8(5/6), 4, 31.

 

Henschke, J. A. Training teachers of adults. (1987). In C. Klevins (Ed.), Materials and methods of adult and continuing education. Los Angeles, CA: Klevins Publications in Adult and Continuing                     Education.  

 

Henschke, J. A. Building and Maintaining a Responsive Human Resources Development Curriculum. Washington, DC: American Society for Training and Development, 1986.

 

Henschke, J. A. New Directions in Facilitating the Teaching Role of Parents in the Sex Education of Their Children. Resources in Education, July, 1985.

 

Henschke, J. A. Long term impact evaluation of nursing and other health care professionals' continuing education programs. Resources in Education, April, 1982.

 

 

Professional Interest Areas

 

Andragogy

International Adult Education  

 

 

 

Major Contributions to Adult Education

 

Involved in the field of Adult Education for over 40 years.

Championed the area of “Andragogy” not only in the USA, through University Courses, Community Programs, Corporations, Adult Basic Education and Internationally. 

International Adult Education 

 

 

Additional Resources 

 

Photo Gallery

 

Dr. Henschke has taught to more than 3,000 students over a 15-year period. He has worked and interacted internationally with adult and continuing educators in over 40 countries.                Becoming a leader in national and state organizations in the Field of Adult Education.  

Video/Audio

 

Presentations

 

• “Bringing the History and Philosophy of Andragogy into a More Comprehensive Understanding World-Wide: A 2010 Update.”  Session for the Dialogues in Andragogy Special Interest Group, Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, October 29, 2010.

 

• “Adult Education, a Global Field and Profession:  Contributions of UNESCO.”  Session with Marcie Boucouvalas on Current and Emerging Conversations in Adult Learning:  American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, October 28, 2010.

 

• “A Capsule of the History and Philosophy of Adult Education to 2010.”  Session at the Commission on International Adult Education (CIAE) Pre-Conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, October 25, 2010.

 

• “Participating in the 2010 Epsilon Sigma Phi [ESP] Honorary Extension Fraternity Annual” Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, October 12-15, 2010.

 

• “An International Capsule of the History and Philosophy of Andragogy”. Session at the 29th Annual Midwest Research to Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community, and Extension Education, East Lansing, Michigan, September 26-28, 2010 . 

 

•  “The Power of Andragogy/ Adult Learning for Living A Viable Future”. Session at the 29th Annual Midwest Research to Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community, and Extension Education, East Lansing, Michigan, September 26-28, 2010, pp. 112-117. 

 

• “Adult Learning, Strategies for Teaching Adults, and Principles for Competency-Based Education in Medicine.”  Session for Stanford University School of Medicine,   Department of Graduate Medical Education and Anesthesia, Stanford, CA, September 16, 2010.

 

LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY – ST. CHARLES, MO

 

• Building Blocks for Adult Learning Foundations
• Foundational Developing and Implementation of Learning Contracts with Adult Learners
• Changing Functions of Corporate Education Divisions toward Performance Support

 

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS

 

• Comparative International Adult and Higher Education
• Changing Functions of Corporate Education Divisions
• Andragogical Concepts
• Dialogues in Andragogy
• Foundations of Adult Education
• History of Adult Education and Training
• Improvement of Instruction in Adult Education
• Curriculum Theory and Development in Adult Education
• Learning How to Learn Adult Style
• Leadership in Adult Education
• Learning Contracts and Learning Organizations
• Adult Education Independent Study
• Adult Education Internship
• Comparative International Education
• Foundations of Adult Basic Education
• Teaching in the Community College
• Teaching Adults in University Extension Programs
• Adult Basic Education Certification Workshops
• The Adult Learner
• Teaching in the Community College
• Mentoring in Adult Education
• Seminar-Research in Adult Education
• Assessment in the Adult Classroom
• Research Internship
• Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education
• Nutrition Education Techniques
• Self-Directed Learning in Educational Programs

 

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

 

• Advanced Methods and Techniques for Teaching Adults
• Teaching Adults in Extension

 

THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY-BELEM, PARA, BRAZIL

 

• Five Major Building Blocks in Helping Adults Learn
• Methods and Techniques for Teaching Adults
• Preparing Educators of Adults
• Facilitating Adult Learning
• Adult Education Methods and Techniques
• Curriculum Theory and Development in Adult Education
• Program Development Marketing in Adult Education
• Distance Learning in Adult Education

 

UNIVERSITY OF AMAZONIA-BELEM, PARA, BRAZIL

 

• Developing and Implementing Learning Contracts
• Five Major Building Blocks in Adult Learning

 

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA

 

• Group Processes in Adult Education

 

Books

 

 

 

Interesting Facts:

 

Title of his dissertation: 

Henschke, J. A. (1973). Malcolm S. Knowles: His contributions to the theory and practice of adult education. Boston University, School of Education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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References

 

 

http://www.lindenwood.edu/education/andragogy.cf

http://www.umsl.edu/~henschke/  

http://www.halloffame.outreach.ou.edu/1998/henschke.html