"I have a question for You, what do you think of teacher's, who pass student's from grade to grade, knowing they can't read? I think, that has something to do with the drop-out rate. I would love to hear Your answer, if possible…"
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Adult Learners
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brenda Feb 20, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Do you think adult learners are treated fairly in the classrooms as they return back to school? Continue
Adult Learners
Started this discussion. Last reply by Annette V. Lewis Jan 23, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Do you think that university instructors are equipped to teach adult learners? Continue
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Brenda replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"I believe, If some teacher's were to set some tough rule's from the beginning and let them know where they are coming from, some will change some of their bad way's. If not, the rule's must be enforced. Thanks for…"
dancin75 replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"Adult learners have many different needs in the classroom. Ideally, they come to class prepared and the instructor becomes the facilitator of knowledge. I love working with engaged learners. I like challengening them but also giving them the needed…"
Brenda replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"I did not start this chat but, the topic is about adult learner's. We need some more teacher's like you, teacher's, that care about Our Children. We can try to encourage, all that we come into contact…"
sue batory replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"I teach in a college and feel the adult learners are treated fairly. Again, what age are we really talking about I have students ranging in age from 18-65. I believe all are treated well, but I think adults over the age of 40 have the added benefit…"
Brenda replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"I went back to college as an adult. I was treated fairly. I was judged by my hard work. We had one woman in Our class, that gave all of Us some of her problem's. Meaning, almost each day, she would say to Our instructor,…"
Wanda Renee replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"I am one of those who is an adult lerner. Returning was an easy decision because I had work in most of the industries in my community (Louisville). I was treated most fairly, because I had an elder for my admissions representative, so…"
Annette V. Lewis replied to dancin75's discussion Culture in the classroom"Cultural in the Classrooms
Educators are faced with cultural diversity everyday in the classrooms. Educators do not have a choice on the students that they are teaching. Hopefully, the instructors see students or adult learners depend on the grade…"
Annette V. Lewis replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"Thanks for your response, the adult learners that I am talking about are around the ages of 25 and older that have gone back to school to continue their education."
Annette V. Lewis replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"Thanks for the response,
It is good to read that your were treated fairly in the classrooms. I can identify not being treated fairly in the work world. Hang in there. Thanks for the motivation."
Byard Pidgeon replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"Community Colleges I'm familiar with in Oregon treat "adult learners"...meaning those beyond the usual 18-22 year old students...very fairly. In fact, those adults are now a large proportion of the student bodies of many CCs, as they…"
Johnson TATA replied to Annette V. Lewis's discussion Adult Learners"FAIRNESS TO RETURNING ADULTS- BABY BUSTERS OR BABY BOOMERS
Dear Annette,
Your question about adult learners fair treatment is a good one. It suggests concerns about how adults are treated a traditional classroom. However, there is a need for…"
Annette V. Lewis left a comment for Johnson TATA"Johnson TATA,
I am waiting you to respond. I have two people that responded so far."
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Obesity and junk food
Posted on January 23, 2011 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Obesity is consider to be a leading health problem described as an epidemic in the United States (Dietz, 2005). Many students are eating fast food products. Do you think that fast food products are factors that are causing students to become less physically active and obese? On the other hand, do you think that technological aides have caused students to become less physically active and obese? Most students spend the majority of their time texting, watching television, playing video games,…
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