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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Problem This study aims to examine and analyze why adults pursue post educational education by addressing some issues related to adult or post secondary education and by gathering information on the actual learning styles‚ how the college instructors are currently teaching and other related concepts. The adult learner has strong desire to learn and know what they want in life although they may not be obligated to learn. These types of learners came from various background‚ educational background
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secondary level being offered Adult Learners. Topics discussed include the key differences between many regular high school programs and adult high school completion programs‚ the role of mature student programs in high school completion and the challenges facing such programs. The importance of adult education programs to long-term poverty reduction strategies is also noted (Pinsent‚ 2015). In reading this article I feel that I have a second chance on education being an adult and going back to school
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Time Management for the Adult Learner Robert Jacobs Foundations of Online Learning American Military University Maureen Horowitz Time management is one of the most important skills an adult learner needs to have. Even as an adult that is not a student or as child student we all need to have good time management skills in order to make sure that we are able to progress through life and be able to finish all of the tasks that are presented before us. Without good
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“The Challenges of the Adult Learner” Today many adults face unique challenges as an adult leaner while attending college. For example‚ am I too old to go back to school‚ keeping up with younger students‚ and can I balance work and family while in school are some of the few questions that adults learners ask themselves. As an adult leaner the challenges I have faced are balancing parenthood‚ job security‚ and extra-curricular activities. Going back to school was a goal I always wanted to achieve
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Adult Educator Interview Name AET/505 November 8‚ 2010 Instructor Adult Educator Interview The thought of becoming an adult educator is exciting and new to this author. The education realm is what a facilitator makes of it. The class can be stimulated or withdrawn just by the actions the class leader has taken. A positive experience is what this author would love to make her goal so she can be remember as the individual who made a difference. One inspiration is that of Jeremy
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Adult Learner Assessment Theresa Ann Hayden‚ M.A.‚ Ed.S. Classroom Assessment in Education Dr. Kelli Ligeikis Capella University June 15‚ 2011 Adult Learner Assessment Classroom assessment is critical to the measurement of student achievement. As stated in Angelo and Cross‚ (1993): Classroom assessment helps individual college teachers obtain useful feedback on what‚ how much‚ and how well their students are learning… [the purpose] is to produce the highest possible quality of student
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Tiffany S. Robinson BUSN 333- Adult Learner February 18‚ 2007 ANDRAGOGY Andragogy was initially defined as "the art and science of helping adults learn". The term currently defines an alternative to pedagogy and refers to learner-focused education for people of all ages. A term originally used by Alexander Kapp in 1833 and later developed into a theory by Malcolm Knowles. Knowles’ theory was composed of several postulates‚ the first states that adults must be involved in the planning
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Interview of First Year Adult Learner My interview was conducted via phone with a student at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. For all purposes her name is Co-ed Cady. STUDENT’S BACKGROUND: Co-ed Cady is a 40 year old‚ recently divorced‚ white female which lives in Kalamazoo‚ MI she is originally from Anderson‚ IN but‚ moved to Kalamazoo when her husband was transferred there ten years ago. Co-ed has two children a daughter 22 and a son 19. Her main support system is in Anderson but‚ her children
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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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