The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education Assignment/Coursework Submission Cover Sheet Programme Name: Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training Module Name: Foundation of Adult Education Coursework Title: Individual essay on adult education theory and learning Adult Learning Theory – Andragogy Lecturer Name: Dr. B.K. Choy (Attention to Miss Charmaine Sung) Student Name and ID: 10339688 Ng Hoi Hung Date Submitted: 01 Mar 2014
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Cognitive development is how children and adults‚ develop and process how the world works. This includes how children learn to problem solve and develop skills that will‚ later on‚ be used in adulthood. As a learner‚ this influences me as I am consistently learning and trying to improve. In grade 3 at school‚ we had compulsory music classes‚ I started learning the Violin and played that for about 6 months but grew sick of it. After this‚ I took up the Cello‚ and 9 years later I was still playing
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The mother and child interaction behavior observed is influenced by the earlier experiences of a mother that can tell the different socialization patterns expected from male to female. The perspective of social-cognitive theory explains the impulse of a mother towards a certain type of interaction style with their kids; an early mirrored image of what they thought was right or wrong for a boy or a girl. The observations and their development on gender roles indicate that kids are socialized by
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perceive the justice system and legal actors as “enemies” due to high degree of power imbalance. This has potential to increase the trust between the client and the lawyer which is the fundament of the fiduciary relationships. Acquiring cultural competence goes beyond one-hour training sessions‚ it requires constant introspection‚ professional and self-development‚ and acquisition of new skills. The capability of acting in a culturally competent manner includes the elements of “awareness; competency
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Introduction Cognitive failure is defined as absent-mindedness‚ that is‚ mistakes or errors people make because of slips of attention or memory failure (Reason and Mycielska‚ 1982). Their origin has been traced to memory problems‚ attention problems errors in the implementation of intentions or errors caused by distractions. It also involves clumsiness and problems in social interactions or problems in processing information. Mostly students are prone to experience cognitive failure. If
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The Interaction of Language and Culture Language has a deep connection into our daily life and is fundamental to our culture; it’s hard to imagine life without using a language. In fact‚ language plays a big role when a person is trying to convey his/hers thoughts. Languages are different from one another in innumerable ways‚ just because people talk differently does not necessarily mean that they think differently. However‚ according to Edward Spair and Benjamin Whorf‚ language can shape the
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Centre Number Student Number CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES 2009 TRIAL HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION English (Advanced) Paper 2 - Modules Morning Session Tuesday‚ 11 August 2009 Total marks - 60 Pages 2-4 General Instructions • Reading time - 5 minutes • Working time - 2 hours • • Write using blue or black pen Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page Attempt ONE question from Questions 3-7 Allow about 40 minutes for this section
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Cultural competence is defined as possessing the skills and knowledge necessary to appreciate‚ respect‚ and work with individuals from different cultures. It is a concept that requires self-awareness‚ awareness and understanding of cultural differences‚ and the ability to adapt to clinical skills and practices as needed (London et al. 2003). In the Orthodox Jewish community‚ there are many strict cultural guidelines that the women must adhere to. Within the following paper I will provide examples
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Abstract This report looks at cognitive development of an adolescent through the use of Piaget’s pendulum task‚ and aims to assess the level of cognitive development with comparison to literature in the field and furthermore provide suggestions of how a teacher could enhance the subjects learning in one key learning area. Pieget’s studies have been based around cognitive development. The development has 4 major stages. Each stage enables the person to develop ways of knowing. This report concentrates
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Cultural Competence Given that I have had previous experience with people from various cultures and differing worldviews‚ I may have more of an advantage than most with this topic. I have lived in group housing that taught me valuable lessons in dealing with those who have different ideas and values than me‚ and found that if I allow myself to be open and receptive‚ I can see where others’ perspectives originate‚ and find something worthwhile in other’s disputes. On the other hand‚ people always
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