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Issues in the News 4
Issues in the News 4
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The last reading assignment in class required us to study about adult education and the implications it has on numerous, different populations and globalization. The issue of adult education has become extremely essential in today’s world what with the numerous hardships in climate, and economy. The topic and issue of adult education is also highly significant to me and any other education practitioner as it is our responsibility to improve the society through educating and providing every one with an opportunity to obtain a meaningful education (Flannery, 1995). As it follows, this significance of education is going to be further explored in this paper through a review of an article in the news that is relevant to numerous cultures and diversity involved in adult education.
The author of the article East Meets West: Cross- cultural perspectives in Wisdom and adult Education begin the article by citing that adult education and wisdom has a meaning and a role in improving the quality of life in the society. The dialectical associations that exist between adult education and wisdom are also examined in the article. Numerous regions in the globe have different living conditions and cultures which have essential impacts on the way individuals define a fair life. At the crossroads of the globe, the early Greeks worked hard to obtain a living from trading with other individuals from different cultures. The Chinese, on the other hand, lived in environments that were harsh which forced them to get separated from other cultures and unite with each other. As it follows, these different conditions of life helped develop worldviews that were different (Shih-ying Yang).
The worldview of the ancient Greek was shaped on precise analysis and logical reasoning foundation. The Chinese were influenced by Taoism and lived in harmony with their surrounding environment. Scholars from the western part of the world emphasized abstract thinking and knowledge. As a result of this, their form of education became largely influenced by their hard work to obtain formal education and intelligence. However, the ancient Chinese emphasized more on building personal characteristics other than intelligence and knowledge. The author also points out that the concepts of ‘good life’ were different in both cultures and that they were dependent in the cultural backgrounds of the societies. The conclusions of the author are that wisdom manifestations are different in the East and the West. The author indicates that adult education can aid in wisdom pursuit by emphasizing more on wisdom that can be useful in helping individuals resolve essential issues in life. Numerous techniques can be utilized to motivate or encourage adult learners to fulfill and work harder for their self- defines goals and visions of life that is fair (Shih-ying Yang).
In the article reviewed, the author clearly indicates the meaning and role of adult education and wisdom in different cultures. She does this by mentioning the different intellectual inheritances and origins from Western and Eastern regions. It is clear from the article that different life conditions and cultural backgrounds have resulted to differences in manifestations of wisdom and awareness (Colin, 1994). Additionally, she also cites a number if methodologies in adult education and techniques. It is clear from the article that understanding cultural backgrounds and wisdom of different people is essential for activities in education (Ross-Gordon, 1991).
References
Colin, S. A. J., III. (1994). Adult and Continuing Education Graduate Programs. Prescriptions for the Future. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education 61, 53-62.
Flannery, D. D. (1995). Adult Education and the Politics of the Theoretical Text. In Critical Multiculturalism: Uncommon Voices in a Common Struggle, edited by B. Kanpol and P. McLaren. Westport, CT: Bergin and Garvey.
Ross-Gordon, J. M. (1991).Needed: A Multicultural Perspective for Adult Education Research. Adult Education Quarterly 42(1), 1-6.
Shih-ying Yang. East Meets West: Cross-cultural Perspectives on Wisdom and Adult Education
Issues in the News
Issues in the News
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Issues in the News
It has been argued that the first decade of the twenty first century presents numerous challenges for the world society. Among some of these challenges are both the collective and individual demands on states, cities, and nations to improve their communities through training and educating their increasing numbers of individuals who are generally referred to as ‘low- class’ or the ‘underclass’, individuals who have been largely marginalized when it comes to the provision of basic training and education. I have realized from a number of publications and articles in the news that the old pedagogies and processes used to reduce and minimize poverty have not been effective enough in producing the desired results. I, hence, realized that without anymore, effective deliberate interventions, most of our societies with large numbers of these marginalized individuals will continue being at risk.
To complement my concerns about the issue, I, then, chose an article that addressed the same issue, among others, to try and sensitize my community about the issue. The article in question is by H. Manthoto Lephoto, and V. Mantina Mohasi which was published in 2009 in the Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education. The article is called Collaboration of stakeholders as an expanded learner support system for a distance learner: the case of Institute of Extra Mural Studies. The reasons why I chose to talk about this article are many. One of the main ones, however, was because of the fact that social problems and poverty continue to threaten our societies despite significant commitments of effort and resources at both national and local levels. The reason why I think that illiteracy of the less fortunate a=individuals is connected to the persistence of the issues is because of the risk the increasing number of illiterate individuals is continually putting our society because of the decreasing number of individuals with sufficient skills and knowledge to contribute to the global economy.
The second reason why I think this article is of importance is because of the social, ethical and human rights implications it has on our society. The authors of the article indicate that the distance learning for adult is not being funded any more by the government because the government deems that the programs are not included in the priority list for the programs funded by the government. This has numerous implications on the affected individuals. The low- class or the underclass, as they are often called, do not have sufficient financial support for them to cover the extra costs that come with distant learning, as most of them live in remote villages and far away from their schools. As a result, it becomes difficult for them to access school because they are unable to rent housing facilities near their schools, or even afford technologies that can give them access to class materials.
This denies them their right to learn and get some basic education, which, to me, is a violation of their human rights. It is not right for an individual to miss education just because they are poor, and the society should not marginalize these individuals just because they cannot afford the money to reside near their schools or attend classes. The article is extremely personal for me because I believe that everyone has a right to access education, no matter what their social status is. This is a contra indication for this class, since it is an educational class. It should be a challenge for both this education class and for the society, as well as, the government. This is so because it opens a window for improvement through research and implementation of the findings of the research. The class should come up with recommendations of how this issue can be addressed. The government and the society, on the other hand, can take up these recommendations and work on them to ensure that adults who are poor or unprivileged should not fail to obtain basic education because they are poor. Also, we should realize that as educators we have the responsibility to our students and to the society to ensure that we bring change to our communities through the provision of education and training for a better tomorrow.
Reference
Lephoto, H. M. & Mohasi, V. M. (2009). Collaboration of stakeholders as an expanded learner support system for a distance learner: the case of institute of Extra Mural Studies. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 10 (4). Retrieved from http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde36/articles/article_2.htm
Response to the Articles
The first article is by Matthew Jonathan Mundy and it is about the increasing number of homeless education in the US and especially Los Angeles. The author argues that numbers of students without home at the school are on the rise, and that this has become a significant challenge for them when it comes to attaining meaningful education. What the author of this article points out is that these students are living in homeless shelters that do not offer them the appropriate technological environment for them to accomplish their studies. He points out that, this is a problem for them as they cannot complete assignments without the technology. What he recommends is that educators take the responsibility to give these students accommodation that is favorable for them to study efficiently; he also advices students who are homeless to take up only the courses that they can adequately study for at their present environments (Mundy). I agree with the author of this article when he says that nobody should be left behind and that everyone has the right to obtain education. I also agree that education legislators must treat the issue of providing the marginalized with education.
The second article is by Latoya Simmons who talks about education of individuals with multiple disabilities. She argues that education for students with disabilities has been improving for the past few years, through advancements in technology and education. She states that education of the disabled before the 1960s was limited because of lack of the appropriate technology. I agree with her on this point because it is true that education for the disabled students has been improving. At our school, for example, there are numerous programs and technologies for individuals with disabilities that have enabled them to attain education (Simmons).
The third article is by Graham Nott which is about reverse redlining, discrimination and for- profit education. This article talks a lot about fraud and profit making in educational institutions. What becomes apparent in the article, and what I agree with mostly, is that regulations, ethics, and laws must be implemented and followed in educational institutes just like in any other organizations to prevent some individuals from taking advantage of others (Nott). From the fourth article, it is clear that the society has shown our female veterans their back by not acknowledging them or taking care of them as they have their male counterparts. Cassandra Countryman indicates, and I also think, that it is inappropriate and unconventional to let these women suffer as they do while the government and the society watches. These women must be well taken care of and observed after they serve to ensure that they are fine psychologically (Countryman).
References
Countryman, C. Traumatized Female Vets Faces Uphill Battle. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/Health/female-veterans-traumatized-war-fight-battle-va-healthcare/story?id=9979866
Mundy, M. J. High and Dry: Homeless Education in Los Angeles and the United States. USC Digital Library. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/assetserver/controller/item/etd-Mundy-20080417.pdf
Nott, G. Reverse Redlining, Discrimination, and For-Profit Education. Retrieved from http://www.theojc.org/media/scott salmon graduation journal news may 15.pdf
Simmons, L. Severe and Education of individuals With Multiple Disabilities – Definition and Types of Severe and Multiple Disabilities. Retrieved from http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2415/Severe-Multiple-Disabilities-Education-individuals-With.html
Time Management
Israel Hernandez
English-1302
Setpember 19, 2020
Time Management
Aeon, Brad, and Herman Aguinis. “It’s about time: New perspectives and insights on time management.” Academy of management perspectives 31.4 (2017): 309-330. doi.org/10.5465/amp.2016.0166
Aeon et al.’s purpose is to assess time norms and time structures as predictors of time management. Apart from drawing from past literature to define key concepts related to time management, the researchers also study the influence of time management on two aspects; well-being and performance. They note that time management has been studied from several viewpoints such as education, sociology, and psychology with each discipline coming up with takes that meet their inclinations. In this paper, they attempt to synthesize the viewpoint to come up with conclusive findings that are accessible to individuals from all disciplines. Thus, their target audience is any person who is interested in the dynamics of time usage on a personal, organizational, and societal level. Anybody who seeks to improve their time management skills can gain insight from this article. The researchers use empirical evidence gathered from 19 experimental research reports (secondary sources) for each of the two dependent variables (wellbeing and performance) predicted by time management. They table the statistical findings from each report before discussing each one briefly giving. They integrate the data by giving additional input on key terms and likely causes for the discrepancies in the tabled findings. Moreover, the researchers discuss concepts that inform our time management practices and the reasons behind differing time usage. The article reports that the connection between time management, performance, and well-being is not straightforward. They point out that time norms and time structures greatly impact our perceptions of time management and therefore must be identified before developing a situation-specific evaluation of performance. They also noted the influence of individual differences and temporal decision making on performance and well-being as predicted by time.
Nayak, Shalini G. “Impact of Procrastination and Time-Management on Academic Stress among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross Sectional Study.” International Journal of Caring Sciences 12.3 (2019). Retrieved from: http://internationaljournalofcaringsciences.org/docs/18_nayak_original_12_3.pdf
The purpose of Nayak and Shalini’s article is to investigate academic stress among student nurses as predicted by time management skills. They point out that the nursing profession is highly dependent on good time management skills as characterized by prioritizing, organization, and never procrastinating. They approach the topic of time management as a crucial competency for the profession. The audience of this article is professional nurses particularly those doing their undergraduate studies. Moreover, the studies can be beneficial to instructors in nursing schools as well as hospital administrators when carrying out reviews on new and existing human resource for the nursing department. The study was carried out as a survey that used two scales developed by the researcher: The Procrastination Scale with 27 items on a five-point Likert scale and the Academic Stress Scale with 26 items on a similar scale. 201 participants almost evenly split from all four cohorts (grouped by year) in a nursing college. The results were then analyzed using relevant statistical methodology and were found to be both reliable and valid. The researchers report that procrastination and poor time management is a strong predictor o academic stress among nursing students. They also reported a reverse relationship between the variables whereby academic stress predicted procrastination and poor time management habits. These findings are consistent with similar research done in the past on the subject in other fields other than science.
Works Cited
Aeon, Brad, and Herman Aguinis. “It’s about time: New perspectives and insights on time management.” Academy of management perspectives 31.4 (2017): 309-330. doi.org/10.5465/amp.2016.0166
Nayak, Shalini G. “Impact of Procrastination and Time-Management on Academic Stress among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross Sectional Study.” International Journal of Caring Sciences 12.3 (2019). Retrieved from: http://internationaljournalofcaringsciences.org/docs/18_nayak_original_12_3.pdf