"Transformational Learning" Transformational learning is a philosophy of change. It identifies people why change is necessary‚ what benefits will be accrued by changing‚ how to change‚ and most importantly‚ how to incorporate and embrace change in education. The study of transformational learning emerged with the work of Jack Mezirow (1981‚ 1994‚ 1997). Transformational learning is defined as learning that induces more far-reaching change in the learner than other kinds of learning‚ especially
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This article was downloaded by: [University of Hong Kong Libraries] On: 07 April 2012‚ At: 11:51 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House‚ 37-41 Mortimer Street‚ London W1T 3JH‚ UK Reflective Practice: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives Publication details‚ including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/crep20 Assessing students’ written work: experience
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The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Every year we look forward to walking into our tech centers. We look forward to using the brand new equipment. Thousand dollar Macintosh computers lined up in perfect rows. But rarely do we wonder (or appreciate) where these new things come from. All of the tools we need are funded by an act that was passed in 2006 called the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This funds a vast majority of the secondary and postsecondary career
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Four Year Colleges vs. Community Colleges Breakthrough Collaborative Five Year Goal: 85% of students enter four year colleges or universities. Why does Breakthrough emphasize four year colleges and universities? Should Breakthrough programs steer students to use community colleges as “stepping stones” toward bachelor’s degrees? Would community colleges be cheaper for students? Does it matter where students start their post‐secondary educations‚ as long as they end up with bachelor’s degrees
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2nd 2010 Cassandra Shellhorn Community College- Free or Not Free? Life is full of obstacles which starts out on an easy level but only becomes harder the further on down. Because of the obstacle turning meticulous‚ people eventually crave to attend college to pursue an education; young adult‚ middle aged‚ or over middle aged adults. The reason people are inspired to attend college is that the job industries are wanting people with degrees over people with
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Community college vs. Universities Which is better‚ a community college or university? Both are a great experience. But In my opinion you would benefit more affectively from a community college. There are multiple reasons why a community is better‚ such as a cheaper cost. In this economy cheaper sounds much nicer than an expensive university. Also a smaller class‚ which means more hands on experience with your teacher. And the hours would be more flexible‚ adjusting to your lifestyle. I could sit
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Free Community College Leading America To A Dead End The success rate for students who attend and complete community college by graduating with an A.A or A.S is only 30%. Community colleges should not be free‚ with a success rate under 60% percent would be money wasted if college is free. According to Martin Alexander Bozeman in “Top 3 Reasons Why Free College Is A Bad Idea” in theoddesyonline.com argues‚ “First of all‚ the American public simply cannot afford it. Taxes are high now‚ and they will
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presidential campaign that’s been going on we have more than often heard the question Should community college be free? President Obama came fourth with the idea of making community college free and as we have seen some people including presidential candidates like Bernie Sander support this‚ however not everyone agrees that this is a good idea. The hope that President Obama has with making community college free is that more people will be encouraged to go out and get their degree. As we often see
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"I don’t want to get to a community college‚" said William Thompson a teen in texas when I inquired him about attending a Junior college. He said‚ "Why would I go to a community college when I can go to a real university". There is a common misconception on attending a Junior college. People feel that if you attend a community college you were deemed too feeble-minded to proceed to any major university and that is solely untrue. Top Teens. You must know that you will not be treated with disdain if
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Community Colleges versus Universities Upon completion of High School most people may begin to contemplate if college is the path they want or need to take. Followed up with thoughts of whether a 2 year or a 4 year institution befits them. Various gradates yearn to construct their lives based on vocation‚ whereas others prefer working in jobs that offer them the essential experience to achieve knowledge. There are numerous programs offered to accommodate the desires of each person. Present
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