University of PhoenixUniversity of Phoenix

General Studies 300General Studies 300Skills for Professional DevelopmentSkills for Professional Development

Jackie A. Giuliano, Ph.D.Jackie A. Giuliano, Ph.D.InstructorInstructor

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of

which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then the moment one definitely commits oneself, then

providence moves too.providence moves too.

All sorts of things occur to help one that would never All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events

issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and

material assistance, which no [one] could have material assistance, which no [one] could have dreamed would have come [their] way.dreamed would have come [their] way.

Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it.Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

Begin it now." Begin it now." GoetheGoethe

University of PhoenixUniversity of PhoenixGeneral Studies 300General Studies 300

Workshop #1Workshop #1

Balancing ActBalancing Act

IntroductionsIntroductions Discussion of SyllabusDiscussion of Syllabus Reasons for returning for schoolReasons for returning for school

Diploma

Welcome to a new way of lifeWelcome to a new way of life

Characteristics of Lifelong LearningCharacteristics of Lifelong Learning

Lasts the entire life span of each individual.Lasts the entire life span of each individual. Allows an individual to acquire, renew, upgrade, or complete Allows an individual to acquire, renew, upgrade, or complete

knowledge, skills, and attitudes for functioning effectively in a knowledge, skills, and attitudes for functioning effectively in a constantly changing society.constantly changing society.

Allows adults to pursue learning throughout their lives, and is Allows adults to pursue learning throughout their lives, and is a way in which people supplement (and, at times, find a a way in which people supplement (and, at times, find a substitute for) learning received in formal settings.substitute for) learning received in formal settings.

Equips individuals with skills and competencies for Equips individuals with skills and competencies for completing their education beyond learning in a formal setting.completing their education beyond learning in a formal setting.

Acknowledges the contribution of all available educational Acknowledges the contribution of all available educational influences, including formal and informal.influences, including formal and informal.

Characteristics of Adult LearningCharacteristics of Adult Learning

How does the learning of adults differ from the How does the learning of adults differ from the learning of children?learning of children?

Adults need to know why they are learning.Adults need to know why they are learning. Adults need to be seen as competent.Adults need to be seen as competent. Adults want their knowledge and skills acknowledged Adults want their knowledge and skills acknowledged

in the classroomin the classroom Adults need to be self-directed and experientially Adults need to be self-directed and experientially

involved in their learning.involved in their learning. Adults want learning to be life-centered and Adults want learning to be life-centered and

applicable.applicable.

Obstacles Faced by Adult Learners Obstacles Faced by Adult Learners Returning to SchoolReturning to School

Balancing demands of work, family, schoolBalancing demands of work, family, school Feelings of inadequacyFeelings of inadequacy Incorporating study timeIncorporating study time Time managementTime management Stress ManagementStress Management

ISSUES RELATED TO RETURNING TO SCHOOLISSUES RELATED TO RETURNING TO SCHOOL

What stimulated your interest in returning to school? What stimulated your interest in returning to school?

What hopes do you have about returning to school? What hopes do you have about returning to school? What do you think it will do for you? What do you think it will do for you?

What major obstacles (e.g., personal, What major obstacles (e.g., personal, professional/workplace, and academic) will you need professional/workplace, and academic) will you need to overcome to be successful in school? to overcome to be successful in school?

Myths of LearningMyths of Learning Learning is BoringLearning is Boring Learning is only done in SchoolLearning is only done in School We must be passive and receptive to “absorb” We must be passive and receptive to “absorb”

knowledgeknowledge To learn, you must put yourself under a teacherTo learn, you must put yourself under a teacher Learning must be systematic, logical, and plannedLearning must be systematic, logical, and planned Learning needs to be “Thorough” or it’s not worth Learning needs to be “Thorough” or it’s not worth

doingdoing

Fears of LearningFears of Learning At the start, during, and afterAt the start, during, and after I don’t understand what I am learningI don’t understand what I am learning I am not a __________ kind of personI am not a __________ kind of person I don’t know how to learn thisI don’t know how to learn this I won’t remember what I’m learningI won’t remember what I’m learning I feel ashamed that I don’t know somethingI feel ashamed that I don’t know something There’s too much to learnThere’s too much to learn

Elements of an Effective Learning EnvironmentElements of an Effective Learning Environment

SupportiveSupportive

WorkplaceWorkplace

HomeHome

In ClassIn Class

Elements of a Proper Home Study Elements of a Proper Home Study EnvironmentEnvironment

Your own spaceYour own space deskdesk proper lightingproper lighting organizedorganized

Proper lightingProper lighting Free of DistractionsFree of Distractions FilesFiles Keep a calendar for assignment schedulingKeep a calendar for assignment scheduling

Effective Learning TechniquesEffective Learning Techniques

Taking NotesTaking Notes mind mappingmind mapping recall patternrecall pattern

Active ListeningActive Listening ReadingReading

become active in your reading and learningbecome active in your reading and learning preview the workpreview the work develop questionsdevelop questions take notestake notes

all successful students, businesspeople, and leaders take lots of all successful students, businesspeople, and leaders take lots of notesnotes

ReviewReview

Recall PatternRecall Pattern

Mind MapMind Map

Learning Teams

Organizing teamsOrganizing teams

Team documentationTeam documentation

Team dynamicsTeam dynamics

Learning TeamsLearning TeamsSimulate Workplace RealitiesSimulate Workplace Realities

Gain knowledge and experience from each other.Gain knowledge and experience from each other. A real-world working environment is simulated.A real-world working environment is simulated. Individual strengths and weaknesses are blended.Individual strengths and weaknesses are blended. A sharing of teaching and learning responsibilities.A sharing of teaching and learning responsibilities. Self-confidence and self-esteem issues come up.Self-confidence and self-esteem issues come up. Leadership and participatory skills are developed.Leadership and participatory skills are developed. Interpersonal communication skills are strengthened.Interpersonal communication skills are strengthened. Achievement of a higher level of quality and Achievement of a higher level of quality and

performance in project assignments is possible.performance in project assignments is possible. Decision-making skills are developed.Decision-making skills are developed.

Learning Team Issues and ChallengesLearning Team Issues and Challenges

What is the value of diversity in a learning team?What is the value of diversity in a learning team? How does the learning team impact the way you learn?How does the learning team impact the way you learn? How will your learning team experience be applicable How will your learning team experience be applicable

in the workplace?in the workplace? What are some of the challenges that will surface?What are some of the challenges that will surface?

Course Paper Course Paper THIS ASSIGNMENT REPLACES ALL INDIVIDUAL PAPERS ASSIGNED IN THE COURSE MODULE.

Prepare a 2500 – 3000 word paper on the topic of Prepare a 2500 – 3000 word paper on the topic of adult learning for the course. adult learning for the course. The work should be based on the textbooks, class discussions,

personal experience, and research. You will develop the paper in stages based on the writing process we discuss in class in order to model a process that you can use for all your academic and professional work.

The paper will have four sections:The paper will have four sections: Reasons for Returning to School and Personal GoalsReasons for Returning to School and Personal Goals Personal Strengths, Weaknesses, and Learning StylePersonal Strengths, Weaknesses, and Learning Style Adult Learning TheoryAdult Learning Theory How all of the above contributes to helping you make a How all of the above contributes to helping you make a

difference in the worlddifference in the world

Paper/Presentation Evaluation CriteriaPaper/Presentation Evaluation CriteriaPAPER

Thoroughness of ResearchThoroughness of Research OrganizationOrganization Appropriate mix of theory Appropriate mix of theory

and practiceand practice Complexity and Depth Complexity and Depth

appropriate to appropriate to audienceaudience Well reasonedWell reasoned

Good use of lGood use of languageanguage

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION Use of handouts and visual Use of handouts and visual

aidsaids Organization and Organization and

preparation by presenterspreparation by presenters Adherence to time Adherence to time

constraints constraints Complexity and Depth Complexity and Depth

appropriate to appropriate to audienceaudience Allocation of responsibility Allocation of responsibility

to group to group membersmembers

The Writing ProcessThe Writing Process Think about what you are going to writeThink about what you are going to write

understand the problem thoroughlyunderstand the problem thoroughly brainstorm (mind map or recall pattern)brainstorm (mind map or recall pattern) initial researchinitial research more brainstormingmore brainstorming more researchmore research 30% to 40% spent in this stage30% to 40% spent in this stage

OutliningOutlining putting your brainstorming into formputting your brainstorming into form

WritingWriting Reading and RevisingReading and Revising EditEdit PublishPublish

Characteristics of Good WritingCharacteristics of Good Writing

Good Introduction with clearly stated purposeGood Introduction with clearly stated purpose FocusedFocused Clearly defined point of viewClearly defined point of view Clearly stated assumptionsClearly stated assumptions Link between theory and practical experienceLink between theory and practical experience Well reasonedWell reasoned Relevant / OrganizedRelevant / Organized Consider the Reader/AudienceConsider the Reader/Audience Well researched and referencedWell researched and referenced Use of Standard Writing ConventionsUse of Standard Writing Conventions

Due Next Time in Workshop 2Due Next Time in Workshop 2

Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Peak Learning Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Peak Learning Complete the learning styles exercises and Learning Style Complete the learning styles exercises and Learning Style

Profile in Chapter 5 of “Peak Learning."Profile in Chapter 5 of “Peak Learning." Read “Getting Started” in Tools for TeamsRead “Getting Started” in Tools for Teams Read “Goal Setting and Time Management” in Keys to SuccessRead “Goal Setting and Time Management” in Keys to Success Read University of Phoenix materials: “Essay Writing,” Read University of Phoenix materials: “Essay Writing,”

“Boolean Basics,” “The Writing Process”“Boolean Basics,” “The Writing Process” Team CharterTeam Charter Little, Brown Search Team ActivityLittle, Brown Search Team Activity The following parts of the Course Paper are due: The following parts of the Course Paper are due: a) Outline, b) Preliminary bibliography c) Section 1 Drafta) Outline, b) Preliminary bibliography c) Section 1 Draft