Self Concept Attribute

The self-concept of adult education is the same as an individual's self-concept. Self-concept revolves around the person. One can use the pronoun I liberally. I am responsible for how I learn. I will decide what I will learn. I am the person directing the process of my learning. The attribute of self is presented in this wiki.

Each week that we research and present our own version of an attribute expands what we are learning in new directions. I expect self concept to be no different.

This is my concept map of self-concept.

What a Constructivist

This week in working toward our project's completion we have explored a lesson in constructivism. Our group members are learning by doing. I found out how to remove unnecessary html code so that the blog page worked better, I figured out ways to edit after posting and I have gained more confidence in using Blogger, even though I have used it for several semesters. As with all these applications of technology, there is a pretty big learning curve after you figure out the basics. I am sure most members of this class have similar experiences.

We will post our exhibit as a blog page later this afternoon. This is the link.
Adult Learning Project

Please let us know what worked and what didn't with your comments. That's one of the best things about getting feedback, people see with fresh eyes.

Looking forward to all the other projects.

Second Adult Education Class

We have completed our second class in Adult Education and have been assigned a group project. I am working with two classmates who both live a distance away from school and each of us. We have decided to use Google Drive. It was formerly called Google Docs. Google Drive allows everyone on the project to add and edit information that the group will use. The completed product will really be a group effort with contributions from each of us. This online component works out very well when trying to meet together in person is so difficult. 

The project is  about the roots of Pedagogy and how it relates to Andragogy. Pedagogy refers to children and Andragogy refers to adults. While there are similarities, there are many differences when dealing with the teaching of children and adults. 

Pedagogy:

Literally means the art and science of educating children, pedagogy is often used as a synonym for teaching. Pedagogy embodies teacher-focused education.

                www.neiu.edu/~dbehrlic/hrd408/glossary.htm

 
Andragogy: Instructional theory by Malcolm S. Knowles dealing with the psychology and special needs of        adult learners.
glossary.plasmalink.com/glossary.html

If you think about it, we move very quickly from childhood to adulthood. How we prefer to learn must change as rapidly as we grow. I have much to learn!