The adult learning theory that stood out to me the most was critical reflection. I do not believe this is a learning theory that pertains only to adults, as children also have the capacity to question and choose to change. However, the difference is that they are limited by parental authority. I always questioned everything I was taught, but I was afraid to voice these questions to find answers. Those questions that I did ask were shut down with the typical response of 'that is just the way we believe.' This did not stop me from seeking answers elsewhere, but it did prevent me from acting upon what I found. As an adult, it does not get that much easier; parental authority is replaced with social peer pressure. It is easier to go along with the status quo than to question and choose a minority view point, yet as adults we are responsible for our own choices. We do not answer to anyone but God.
This is important to realize. A healthy human being must take the things they have learned and decide what is truth and what is not; to become an individual with opinions and beliefs aside from what they have always known. The most difficult part of this is to choose to not only hold to these new ideas but to act upon them. And we should act upon them! The Bible states, 'to whom much has been given much shall be required.'
It is wonderful to obtain an awareness of the psychological processes I have gone through to become the individual I am today. What an excellent reminder that as an adult who is learning and growing, both in my regular life and as a student at Liberty University Online, I should not only be asking questions and forming opinions, but also choosing to take a stand for what I believe. This applies to both secular learning and Christian learning. Every bit of knowledge that I have is a gift that should be critically assessed and then either applied or discarded. Just because I hold something to be true does not make it right. I must always be ready to admit a flaw in my belief system, as well as to know what I know so well that I can convince someone else of it. Critical reflection has given me new understanding of my responsibilities as I learn both in and out of school.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Forum 2 GEED 101
I bounced back and forth between being home schooled and attending Christian school. Most of my elementary and middle school education was in the classroom setting at Atwater Christian School and with the exception of one year, I was home schooled through my high school years. The private school setting greatly increased my social and group study skills, while schooling at home honed my self-motivation and independent study skills.
After graduating high school in 2001, I enrolled in a medical assistant course through the mail. I completed it in 2003 receiving a diploma. I did not go on to achieve certification, because I had already become bored with that career choice; I was not challenged enough. Still, I cannot say that it was a waste of my time as it was one more step in preparing me for higher learning.
As I face the beginning of my first year of college, I do not have many fears. I am confident in my academic background, my ability to complete what I start, and my capacity to learn new things. If I had to pick any one thing that has hindered me from starting down this path earlier, it would be my children; I really do not want to miss a moment of their lives! I will be enrolling in psychology, my major of choice, as soon as my acceptance letter arrives in my e-mail. I know there will be challenges, but I also know that this will be a great experience that will open up the doors to the fulfillment of my dreams.
After graduating high school in 2001, I enrolled in a medical assistant course through the mail. I completed it in 2003 receiving a diploma. I did not go on to achieve certification, because I had already become bored with that career choice; I was not challenged enough. Still, I cannot say that it was a waste of my time as it was one more step in preparing me for higher learning.
As I face the beginning of my first year of college, I do not have many fears. I am confident in my academic background, my ability to complete what I start, and my capacity to learn new things. If I had to pick any one thing that has hindered me from starting down this path earlier, it would be my children; I really do not want to miss a moment of their lives! I will be enrolling in psychology, my major of choice, as soon as my acceptance letter arrives in my e-mail. I know there will be challenges, but I also know that this will be a great experience that will open up the doors to the fulfillment of my dreams.
Forum 1 GEED101
Hi! My name is Rebecca Dennison. I am twenty-six years old, married, and have three children ages six months to six years. My family recently moved to the Columbus, Ohio area from Akron, Ohio.
I was home schooled through my high school years and achieved a 4.0 GPA. I had several academic scholarships offered to me from various colleges, but I chose to get married right after high school. Now I greatly desire to pursue higher education, though not at the cost of my time at home with my children. Liberty University offers me the flexibility I need to remain a stay-at-home mom while I study. I have several friends that currently attend Liberty both on campus and online. I have heard nothing but good about this school, and look forward to the next few years here.
Psychology with a focus in Christian Counseling is my major of choice at this time, although I plan on pursuing a bachelors in music composition as well. My two great passions in life are helping others find freedom in Christ from their emotional, spiritual, and mental difficulties and writing and performing music with the goal of bringing people into a greater worship of their Saviour. I hope to combine these two areas into a unique ministry oriented career. I am very open to God's leading as to how he wants me to accomplish this dream, and Liberty University is clearly the first step he wants me to take.
I was home schooled through my high school years and achieved a 4.0 GPA. I had several academic scholarships offered to me from various colleges, but I chose to get married right after high school. Now I greatly desire to pursue higher education, though not at the cost of my time at home with my children. Liberty University offers me the flexibility I need to remain a stay-at-home mom while I study. I have several friends that currently attend Liberty both on campus and online. I have heard nothing but good about this school, and look forward to the next few years here.
Psychology with a focus in Christian Counseling is my major of choice at this time, although I plan on pursuing a bachelors in music composition as well. My two great passions in life are helping others find freedom in Christ from their emotional, spiritual, and mental difficulties and writing and performing music with the goal of bringing people into a greater worship of their Saviour. I hope to combine these two areas into a unique ministry oriented career. I am very open to God's leading as to how he wants me to accomplish this dream, and Liberty University is clearly the first step he wants me to take.
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