Karey Love Shaffer D’Penha
San Francisco State University
October, 2007
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide a window into how practitioners think and view graduate education. The paper is built on recent brain research and expert insights on adult learning with a focus on what specifically motivates adult learners to become lifelong learners. To do this, I drew heavily on the conclusions and studies of experts in both academia and business. I then introduce the Three Facet Business School Learning Model in the conclusion which is built from the discussions presented within this research piece, and when applied will net tangible results. My hope is that professional educators can use this knowledge from their colleagues to bring more practical relevance to the MBA experience by working with student practitioners as active participants in the education process to increase intrinsic motivation and lifelong learning among the next generation of problem-solvers.
