Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice Volume 7‚ Issue 1 2010 Article 4 Addressing student cynicism through transformative learning Fernanda Duarte∗ ∗ University of Western Sydney‚ f.duarte@uws.edu.au Copyright c 2010 by the authors. The Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice is published by the University of Wollongong. URL - http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp Addressing student cynicism through transformative learning∗ Fernanda Duarte Abstract This paper reflects
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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 out some of the good
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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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accomplishing their goals. As such‚ Merriam mentions that teachers also have this responsibility when it comes to the adult learning process. Nonetheless‚ Merriam (2008) says that adults‚ unlike younger students‚ have particular requirements when it comes to the process of learning. Thusly‚ this paper will provide a discussion of my personal learning experiences‚ which relate to the exemplar learning theories‚ such
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Relationship between Adult Learning Theory and Professional Development Theory Professional development and adult learning are closely related. In adult learning‚ adults will commit to learning when the goals and objectives are considered realistic and important to them. Adults want to be the origin of their own learning and will resist learning activities that they believe are an attack on their competence. Professional development gives the people some control over the what‚ who‚ how‚ why
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“People with Learning Difficulties are unique individuals with their own likes and dislikes‚ history and opinions. They have the same rights as everybody else” To begin my assignment I will be discussing the history of social exclusion in relation to people with l’earning difficulties/disabilities . I will then outline process of Social work and in particular I will be focusing on intervention and how intervention has been used in relation to my chosen case study. In addition to this I will pay
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love them just as much as this one. I find it so interesting how you used the point of view of Bella instead of Edward. Bella’s point of view was very unique. She always seemed to have an inner battle with herself; mostly about her love for Edward. The relationship between Bella and Edward is so intense and contrasting. The quote‚ “And so the lion fell in love with the lamb” (Meyer 130)‚ perfectly describes their relationship and how they should not be in love‚ but they can not stay away from each
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Influencing Interpersonal Relations: Part III. Benefits of the study of perception‚ listening‚ self-concept‚ and self esteem. - Become aware that perception is largely personal choice. - Learn to identify erroneous perception and cause and develop methods to limit. - Integrate different elements of self-concept. - Learn skills to improve listening and empathic responding. - Increase awareness of how self-esteem and self-concept can affect communication. - Develop ideas for how to improve self-esteem
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So‚ in this context‚ friends are more important than family. They can teach you‚ give you more understanding about the subjects. You can have group discussions with your friends in no matter of time and places. Besides that‚ you can enhance your relationship with them. * Good friends can lead to a healthy social life. * In university‚ we know that there are many challenges that you have to face. If we pick the wrong friends‚ then you’ll have the result. Family can’t monitor you all the time
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How to Manage Multicultural Workforce COMM/215 September 04‚ 2012 Introduction The world is becoming more diverse and most large companies are multicultural. Diversity definitely has brought new importance to the workplace. “More organizational leaders are trying to overcome the challenges of managing a multicultural workforce so that they can reap the benefits. A multicultural workforce consists of employees with a wide range of backgrounds. Age‚ race‚ national origin‚ gender‚ and marital
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