Motivating the Adult Learner Another aspect of adult learning is motivation. At least six factors serve as sources of motivation for adult learning: Social relationships: to make new friends‚ to meet a need for associations and friendships. External expectations: to comply with instructions from someone else; to fulfill the expectations or recommendations of someone with formal authority. Social welfare: to improve ability to serve mankind‚ prepare for service to the community‚ and improve
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Adult Learner Narrative “I knew that it was time to get my life together when I saw my oldest daughter talking to her sister about how important it was to go to college. My youngest said‚ “Well mom didn’t go to college and she took care of us so why do I have to?” It was then when I decided that I refuse to be that type of example for my daughter and I knew what I needed to do….go back to school.” J. Richardson While the conversation her daughters had was a driving point for Richardson to go back
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Technology Explanation There are many different kinds of technologies that are available for the world to use today. We have the convenience of all different types data input and output devices and the means to store and make available at lightning fast speeds. Some of the input devices that we use every day are essential in different kinds situations and projects everyday. We also use many different types of output devices to view our finished product. The input devices that we use are
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Online Learning and the Adult Learner Cassandra Jones Foundations of Online Learning American Public University System Amy Peterson Online Learning and the Adult Learner Being an online learner as an adult is harder in my opinion than being in a physical classroom. The learning styles one must have implemented prior to a start date can cause conflict with schedules or a more relaxed environment where as a more structural environment where lessons‚ assignments‚ quizzes‚ exams‚ and test are
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The Importance of Time Management for the Adult Learner COLL 100 Foundations of Online Learning American Military University The Importance of Time Management for the Adult Learner Time management is a critical skill that is needed in many different aspects of life. We need to manage our time while caring for our family at home‚ while at work and also for any other hobbies or interests‚ such as college. The typical college student is no longer the teenager who just graduated high school. A large
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Online Learning and the Adult Learner Christian E. Onuoha College 100 American Public University Jennifer Staley Online Learning and the Adult Learner Knowledge is power‚ therefore it is always a good thing for adults to be involved in continued education. The level does not really matter‚ be it in pursuant of certificate‚ bachelor or doctorate degree‚ but the ability to be involved in the process and going through the rigors of such endeavor‚ irrespective of age‚ family
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Time Management and Adults Learners Time Management and Adults Learners Life is complicated and it becomes harder as people develop into adulthood and inherit new responsibilities. Attending school as an adult learner is a big challenge and time management is something that every student must know and be efficient at in order to successfully complete their degrees. This paper explains the different adjustments that adult students must make to achieve their desired goals‚ especially
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Time management for the adult learner Daven Conrod COLL 100 American Public University Lisa Glass Time management for the adult learner Time management for the adult learner is important when going to college. In most cases the adult learner is seeking a better way of living and has invested their life and lively hood on going back to school. As an adult learner‚ it is very important to get a good education. It is also important to manage time wisely and effectively. Therefore
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Teaching Speaking To Intermediate Adult Learners |Contents | | |Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….. |3 | |Chapter I Theoretical Part………………………………………………………………
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UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY LEARNERS Today’s learners appear smarter‚ yet they can’t read as their parents do and they are addicted to the Internet. Even in classes‚ their concentration is questionable as they are uneasy to simply sit and listen. They become alive again through video presentations‚ group activities and computer classes. Teachers/Educators generally use the traditional education program which is applicable to the learners in the past. They fail to realize that the new learners are information
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