Self Concept In Education

Self-concept This assumption refers to adults believing they are in control and responsible for their lives; they prefer to be treated and viewed as independent, self-directed and capable. Adults typically want to choose what they want to learn, when they want to learn it, and how they want to learn. When I first started my undergraduate program, my mother used to do everything for me; so being away from her was hard. Over time, I had to learn how to be more responsible and figure out started situations on my own. It became a point in time where I would try to seek advice from my mother, but she would tell me to do what you think is best. I had to learn how to become a responsible adult and self-direct myself down the right path. I

Real-Time Frontline (2013) expresses that Knowles described the learners' experience as "Adults come into an educational activity with different experiences than do youth. There are individual differences in background, learning style, motivation, needs, interests, and goals, creating a greater need for individualization of teaching and learning strategies". In my past organization, I worked with children that have autism and down-syndrome; in my current organization, I work with students that have Individualized Education Programs. My past organization gave me the experience to have patience with the students I work with now because I realized that they are similar to my special needs clients; I did not know their story, I had to adapt, build rapport to gain their

Their motivation can be blocked by training and education that ignores adult learning principles" (Real-Time Frontline, 2013). Honestly, I apply for this master's program because I was hoping that once I graduated, there would be more opportunities for me. I realized that I really did not know what I wanted to do with my Sociology degree but I did know I did not want to be in school too long. My external motivation is finding a better job and making a higher salary, in order to live conformably in Los Angeles. My internal motivation is to have job satisfaction and be very passionate about my