I am an Adulty Adult Austrian psychologist Erick Erickson states “to become an adult one must achieve a separate identity" He defines identity as "a sense of self apart from one’s family" In his proposed psychoanalytic theory of psychosocial development he explains that by failing to achieve this‚ we become stagnant and unproductive. How do we achieve a separate identity‚ what is it that makes an adult; is it our decisions‚ our circumstances‚ or our age? I believe it is a culmination of all three
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human development and critically analyse factors that impact upon the vulnerability of adults. It will further explore how adults with learning disabilities are oppressed and discriminated against at various levels. Using a practical example I demonstrate how I use theory to critically reflect on the consequences and dilemmas for practice with vulnerable adults and investigate issues that may affect safeguarding in the present day. Theorists have long sought to define human development and consider
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TDA 2.3 Communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults 1.1 Describe how to establish respectful‚ professional relationships with children and young people. To enable you to establish a respectful relationship with children and young people you need to maintain your professional distance at all times and remember you’re there to educate them not to be their friends. You must let the child know you’re interested in them and make time for them‚ each and
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Journal 2 Describe a situation or several situations you’ve encounters that reflect the fact that children are not miniature adults. They think differently‚ see the world differently‚ and live by different morals and ethical principles than adults. What are some ways of thinking and acting that are simple for adults but not so simple for children A situation that i have encountered was one day when i was playing with my three year old brother while we was listening to some music on the radio
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ADULT EDUCATION Part of being an effective educator involves understanding how adults learn best (Lieb‚1991). Andragogy (adult learning) is a theory that holds a set of assumptions about how adults learn. Andragogy emphasises the value of the process of learning. It uses approaches to learning that are problem-based and collaborative rather than didactic‚ and also emphasises more equality between the teacher and learner. Knowles identified the six principles of adult learning outlined below. Adults
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Children and adults can be compared on how they respond to situations and how they act. Children have been seen to act in a more free manor. They mostly worry about themselves‚ over time learning to consider other’s views and feelings when completing an action. Typical adult actions‚ however‚ are almost entirely controlled by thoughts and feelings aware of the world around them. Children act on impulses‚ while adults have been mentally trained to act against these impulses‚ acting in a way to appear
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Assignment (6 Characteristics of Adult Learners) Mark McDonald II 08/23/2013 Six Characteristics In my research‚ I have found that preparing for the adult learner is much different than one might think. In this first assignment‚ I explore six characteristics of adult learners‚ identify training that we currently offer that honors one of the six characteristics‚ and identify a possible improvement that will honor this characteristic. I have learned as adult educators in the blood banking industry
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The Eight Principles of Adult Education Adults don’t learn in the same way as children do because their personality structure is almost fully developed at that stage in their lives‚ along with a series of habits and practices that have been acquired during their lifetime. Therefore‚ the learning process must take into account how an adult perceives not only what is being taught‚ but also themselves; this includes‚ but is not limited to: considering their previous learning experiences‚ considering
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WED 486 Reflection Assignment Dr. Steven Brookfield’s Adult Learning May 30‚ 2013 In the pursuit of higher learning‚ many adults are returning back to school to obtain suitable degrees. These untraditional students bring with them a unique mindset to the classroom environment‚ to include certain hurdles professors and students must face at one point in time during their curriculum. Amongst the several theories on “Adult Learning” discussed in this course‚ the theorist that is more
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1. Cognitive reappraisal is the ability to reassess the cause of an emotional state by reinterpreting it in order to conciliate the response. Career outcome response is a process that one goes through when deciding on a future career while focusing on the consequences and rewards involved in their career choice. Interpersonal Schema is having an expectation on whether intimate relationships fulfill or deny emotional and psychological necessities. 2. An example of cognitive reappraisal is when my
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