I. Learning Activity One: Class Participation My objectives: 1. To become more knowledgeable about contemporary issues in adult education; the controversial and philosophical aspects and current research on this field. 2. To actively listen to fellow students in class discussions and group activities and assess new information and perspectives in light of my previous learning. 3. To draw feedback from others in the class regarding issues, particularly during small group discussions. 4. To contribute and share observations and thoughts from my experience and from practice in the field of adult education with the goal of improving understanding for myself and for others. 5. To develop greater competence in knowledge and understanding of two or more issues, in particular, mandatory vs. voluntary adult education and in developing a code of ethics for the field of adult education. 6. To participate in course planning, implementation, and evaluation activities.
The resources and strategies I will use are: 1. 1. Read, research, compare, and contrast assigned readings in the assigned texts and in professional journals, news articles, and other texts. 2. Refine and use active listening and paraphrasing skills. 3. Ask other students for examples, opinions, theories, frames of reference that have become guiding principals in their lives. 4. Communicate openly and honestly and encourage the same from others. I will learn student's names, speak to each person in class at least once during the course, and promote candid sharing of opinions and experiences. 5. Learn and discuss theoretical findings. Drawing upon practice I will develop a list of factors in favor of and in opposition to the theories, thereby shedding light upon the existing controversies and opposing viewpoints.
The proof of accomplishing this activity will be: 1. Active participation, implementation and planning of activities in the classroom. 2. Completion of objectives using resources and strategies as set forth by me in this contract. 3. Receive and apply instructional and evaluative feedback from Dr. Hiemstra and class members.
Evaluation criteria and means of validation will be: 1. Active participation and learning validated by Dr. Hiemstra and class members. 2. A comprehensive and well-developed class discussion.
My target date for completion will be: 1. Classes held on April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 19 and 20.