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    Adult Learning Theory

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    Summary Adult Learning Theories are organized on the comprehension of adults. Certain obstacles grown-ups may endure could hinder their learning process. Preceptors use adult learning theories to format the learning process of their students. Every student has different circumstances and life experiences that can affect their ability to learn. Adult learning theories are intended to give scholars a perception on how adults learn. The article “Adult Learning Theory: Applications to Non-Traditional

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    Genetic factors can cause individuals to be predisposed to develop an array of mental aliments. A shocking 40-60% of addiction vulnerable people can be linked to genetic factors (NIDA‚ 2008). The genetic factors arise from the nature vs nurture phenomenon‚ which looks at genetics vs environment and their interaction between both. Most mental illnesses began

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    Application of Adult Learning Theory 1. Adults have a need to know why they should learn something. Adults spend a considerable amount of time and energy exploring what the benefits are of them learning something and the costs of them not learning something before they are willing to invest time in learning it. It is seldom convincing for them to be told by someone (even the boss) that it would be good for them. Training should be based on valid needs of the intended audience. All information

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    published in the Journal of College Reading and Learning gives insight into the characteristics‚ positive and negative‚ of the non-traditional student.  The article relays that many non-traditional students are adults who have been in the workplace for an extended period.  As stated‚ there is much adult learning theory that comes from the "organizational development field (OD) field . . ." and the article gives four principles that characterize adult learners (Knowles‚ 1974).  These principles point

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    among the learning theories provided you with new information? How would you apply this in your practice? Learning and teaching go hand in hand. As nurses in health care‚ while taking care of adults‚ there is lot of education and teaching that happens in the hospital and teaching is performed among patients‚ among fellow nurses and other health care workers and introduction of new equipment or procedure. This was a good exercise as there was opportunity to learn more about learning theories

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    Adult learning Psychological theorists agree that adult learning is most effective when an individual’s social context coincides with real life application. Adult learning differs from children’s learning in that it is self-directed‚ problem-centered‚ experience based‚ and more often relevant to life. These theories have been discussed by researchers and scholars with hope to link them to life skills and social cognitive abilities. Importantly‚ the construction of morality during development is a

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    Adult Learning Today

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    Adult Learning Today December 2‚ 2012 INFT 101 Summary Adult learning has become the number one priority in everyone’s lives. The motivation and drive that is brought on by dreams and goals is phenomenal. Adult learners must be motivated to want to further their education. “Back in the 20th century various individuals‚ such as John Dewey‚ Eduard Lindeman‚ and Martha Anderson all pursued theories about Andragogy which was first used by Alexander Kapp in 1833” (Abela J‚ 2009). Andragogy means

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    Adult Learning Cycle

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    In class‚ a discussion question was given to each group. Our group question asked if the memory processes relates to the Adult Learning Cycle. I will be explaining each‚ and provide our group discussion‚ and my opinion. In continuation‚ the memory processes its formed by five main steps‚ which are‚ Intention (your interest to learn and remember)‚ Attention (observing and concentrating on details)‚ Association (associating information to make sense)‚ Retention (practice until you learn the information)

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    Personality Traits A leadership style may become an extension of a leader’s personality. If an individual is outgoing and assertive‚ he may prefer to communicate directly with subordinates through face-to-face interaction or confrontation‚ either on a group or individual basis. If he is more reserved‚ he might choose to lead by example or rely on written communication. Rather than addressing a group as a whole‚ the reserved leader is probably more comfortable meeting with subordinates on a one-on-one

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    Comprehensive Literature Review: Factors Influencing Choice Of Accounting As A Major Kathleen A. Simons‚ Bryant College Dana R. Lowe‚ Bryant College David E. Stout‚ Youngstown State University Abstract Previous empirical studies have attempted to identify factors related to the choice of accounting as a major. Declining enrollments in accounting programs and uncertainties regarding the 150-hour certification suggest the need to re-examine and update these previous studies. New research in

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