In “The Meaning of Adult Education” Lindeman defines adult education by its limits and not the component of enlightening grown-ups only. Most of the teachings rotate on non-vocational ideals on the extent to which events happen. Education is associated with situations instead of subjects because the real experience matters more...
Experience before learning is a requirement in many fields of practice like primary health care and community nursing. However, in the medical field, experience before learning is not very significant although the article supports this very approach. It is futile to practice without knowledge because one will have the skills...
Introduction Curriculum planning and design are characterized by the application of strategies and models that can be effective for the adult learning and education of persons for the purpose of stimulating their intellectual and professional growth (Bastable, Gramet, Jacobs, & Sopczyk, 2011). From this point, the purpose of planning the...
Andragogy or adult learning has two approaches to it: the learner centered approach and the problem-based learning (Damron-Rodriguez, 2008). Nurses and social workers become competent in their professions through these adult learning principles. In the learner centered approach, the teacher does not take the main role. It is the learner...
Procrastination is one of the main impediments preventing students from learning successfully. Since the development of specific knowledge or skills requires repetition, the failure to perform assigned tasks on time disrupts the learning pattern (Wypych et al. 891.). Studying the nature of procrastination, one will realize that key bad habits...
Abstract “The impact of education on all fields of life has been a question of importance since early times. Emerging fields of learning and education open up new vistas for development.” What is the impact of education on income and unemployment?” This is the question the researcher tends to answer...
The nursing curriculum continues to transform due to the amount of ever-expanding content. Therefore, concept-based teaching gradually replaces traditional schooling as the standard of healthcare education shifts. Students in the nursing struggle to meet the extreme requirements of memorizing a lot of medical data. The education system does not allocate...
In the development of the learning process, it is crucial not only to assess educational goals but also to implement measures for the relevant assessment of students’ progress. To overcome difficulties, it is necessary, first, to choose appropriate activities which will develop certain skills and knowledge. To assess the lesson’s...
Introduction The ongoing coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected a wide range of activities across the globe, including healthcare, education, and transportation. Most of the government agencies have been keen to institute evidence-based measures to minimize the spread of this infectious disease. Universities across the United States had...
Procedures Initiation of staff development in Zayed University must begin with gathering the necessary information for establishing evidence-based and proper methods of training applicable exclusively for the staff working at the University. Such information needs to include strategic objectives, essential data on employees such as their skill and knowledge level,...
Abstract Violence, generally, is becoming rampant in our societies escalating to schools and university campuses. Often it has been questioned whether psychologically; violence is swiftly evolving into a career path in itself. It is demonstrated in the home; schools and universities; on the streets and even in the work environment....
Outline In modern times, technology has been incorporated in the learning institution where the students are able to share information technologically with other students either in the same institution, or from other parts of the country. Such tools include Facebook, myspace, and Wikipedia which are specially designed according to the...
Understanding effective approaches to adult learning plays an essential role in the development and implementation of educational programs. Andragogy, which is the science of adult education, focuses on the range of learning processes and learners’ internalized needs, thus placing them at the forefront of the process instead of teachers’ outcomes....
Introduction There is an opinion that colleges and universities fail to prepare students for employment. The proponents of this view argue that the skills and knowledge taught on the courses provided by higher education institutions are not applicable in real life. However, it is difficult to agree with this point...
Adult learning theory is the study of how adults learn and how this process differs from children and individuals of a younger age. Various theories exist, which help teachers interact with and educate people that have different learning styles. One of the examples is the humanistic learning theory, which is...
The analyzed article is written by Juin-Shu Lin, Kuan-Chia Lin, Wey-Wen Jiang, and Ting-Ting Lee and is called An Exploration of Nursing Informatics Competency and Satisfaction Related to Network Education. It investigates the relations between the informatics competency of nurses and the levels of their satisfaction related to network education....
An occupation that involves close interaction with people requires from specialists not only high communication skills but also other attainments that allow organizing and maintaining a productive work process. One of such areas is adult education, a field that engages adults as target audiences to gain knowledge in specific areas...
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is an organization committed to the improvement of the position of blacks in public administration and executive positions. The organization mentors young aspiring administrators for senior positions in the future. The NFBPA realizes its mission by linking public, private and academic institutions...
Adult learning is a special issue in the sphere of education. Due to the cognitive characteristics acquired over the years of growing up, adults have particular learning ways, different from children. It is a natural development process, that should be taken into account when designing learning paths for adult learners,...
The motivations behind adult learning are vast and range from one individual to another based on their experiences, knowledge, goals, and learning capabilities. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all answer as to why adults decide to engage in the process of learning. Adult learning theories are expected to offer a framework...
For instructors facilitating adult learning, understanding, and exploring their personal philosophy and approach to teaching is essential for building valuable experiences and interactions with learners. Whether one is a novice or a seasoned expert, there is always opportunity for improvement and the establishment of positive practices that help to see...
Introduction Staff Development is the continuous process through which personnel who have a direct influence in the teaching and learning process are reinforced through continuous, classified, formal or informal programs aimed at improving their skills., knowledge, expertise content delivery (Staff Development, 2010, para. 1-3). These programs involve instruction; follow ups,...
Abstract Adult learning methodology involves the involvement of both the adult learner as well as the instructor. While the learner is well versed with his goals and skill set, it is the instructor who needs to fulfill the educational gap by providing a detailed analysis on the benefits attached with...
Introduction The concept of Adult education should focus entirely on the techniques, skill, ideas and acts that enable an adult to develop successfully and maturely in solving the various societal issues that surround them. At this instant, they think about gaining access to more information that may assist them to...
Introduction Education has been viewed as providing a significant contribution to a person’s success. A person goes through more than a decade of education in his youth. It is at this time when learning is believed to take place the fastest. The term learning may be defined in a myriad...
Summary Introduction Adult learning has become one of the popular issues, with concerns being raised on how to teach the adults who possess different experiences. On-the-job training also involves individuals from the age of 25, who can be classified as adult learners, and who possess different characteristics from the traditional...
Scientific progress, technological advancements, sociopolitical transformations of the world community, growing competitiveness in all businesses and industries, and increasing cross-cultural interactions all together contribute to expanding requirements for professionals’ level of expertise. Education is increasingly perceived as a service and means of raising the social status and achieving financial security,...
Abstract At the present, demand for higher education has continued to rise especially in the case of adult learners who perceive added credentials in education as a stepping-stone towards a better position and a more fulfilling career. Suffice it to say there are many means of continued education that these...
Introduction Differences between adult learners and young learners are crucial in order to develop the most effective strategies to educate, demonstrate, teach, and share the experience. If two students interested in adult education are oriented to sharing their opinions regarding the learning experience received during the course on the aspects...
Introduction The recognition of the importance and the necessity of education for the development of society has become a significant achievement of human civilization. Today, such a fundamental education level indicator as the literacy rate is acknowledged as a crucial element of the development of a country. Promoting literacy in...