Manging Time as an Adult Learner
Study Skills: Managing time as an Adult learner
Justin Simmons
College 100 Foundations of Online Learning
American Military University
Alfred Cicere
Study Skills: Managing time as an Adult learner Being able to manage time as an adult is sometimes very difficult. Learning how to defeat this speed bump is truly easier than it looks. There are many types of learning, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. The following essay will show you the simple ways of making learning easier and more fun for adult students. Motivation is generally defined as the force that compels us to action (Scuderi, Royale 2012). Finding the motivation to learn is hard for several students. There are several ways to get motivated to learn. The first step for a student is to master their motivation. To accomplish this you create a vision of who you want to be, and then live into that picture as if it were already true (Chandler, Steve 2001). The problem with self motivation is that it is directly affected by age, marital status, and many other factors. For example, a single adult could have trouble focusing on work due to thoughts of weekend activities; where as a married adult may be focused on family time. Motivation is very important in everyday life. There are 6 different types of motivation that can be used by adult students. The first type incentive is when a person is expecting to gain some type of reward in exchange for their accomplished goals (Scuderi et al., 2012). The second type is fear and is often used when the incentive fails to work (Scuderi et al., 2012). The third, achievement, goes along with human nature, because people are driven to achieve goals and be the best at what they do (Scuderi et al., 2012). Growth is the fourth type and is defined by the need to improve and expand knowledge (Scuderi et al., 2012). The fifth type of motivation is power. According to Scuderi (2012); “the motivation of power can either take the form of a desire for
Justin Simmons
College 100 Foundations of Online Learning
American Military University
Alfred Cicere
Study Skills: Managing time as an Adult learner Being able to manage time as an adult is sometimes very difficult. Learning how to defeat this speed bump is truly easier than it looks. There are many types of learning, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. The following essay will show you the simple ways of making learning easier and more fun for adult students. Motivation is generally defined as the force that compels us to action (Scuderi, Royale 2012). Finding the motivation to learn is hard for several students. There are several ways to get motivated to learn. The first step for a student is to master their motivation. To accomplish this you create a vision of who you want to be, and then live into that picture as if it were already true (Chandler, Steve 2001). The problem with self motivation is that it is directly affected by age, marital status, and many other factors. For example, a single adult could have trouble focusing on work due to thoughts of weekend activities; where as a married adult may be focused on family time. Motivation is very important in everyday life. There are 6 different types of motivation that can be used by adult students. The first type incentive is when a person is expecting to gain some type of reward in exchange for their accomplished goals (Scuderi et al., 2012). The second type is fear and is often used when the incentive fails to work (Scuderi et al., 2012). The third, achievement, goes along with human nature, because people are driven to achieve goals and be the best at what they do (Scuderi et al., 2012). Growth is the fourth type and is defined by the need to improve and expand knowledge (Scuderi et al., 2012). The fifth type of motivation is power. According to Scuderi (2012); “the motivation of power can either take the form of a desire for
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