Discussion Essay On "Defining Adulthood"

July 29, 2021

Discussion Essay

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Discussion Essay on “Defining Adulthood”

Merriam et al. (2007) analyze how the population expansion of 70 million “baby boomers” born between 1946 and 1964 has changed the age demographics in the United States. According to the authors, there were more than 4,800,000 persons over the age of 85 in 2004, and that figure is predicted to rise to almost 7 million in 2020 and 20 million in 2050.

In terms of adult education, how will this generation vary from prior generations as they get older?
What essential factors are associated with adult learning, according to your personal experience?

S. B. Merriam, R. S. Caffarella, and L. M. Baumgartner (2007). Adult education’s societal environment. In Adult Learning: A Comprehensive Guide (3rd ed.). (See pp. 5-26.) Wiley.
M. S. Knowles, E. F. Holton III, R. A. Swanson, and P. A. Robinson (2020). An introduction to adult education. The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development) (The adult learner: The (pp. 3-7). Routledge.

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Excellent Quality

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Introduction

45-41 points

The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.

Methodology

58-53 points

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Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.

83-76 points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.

52-49 points

Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.

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0-45%

37-1 points

The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.

75-1 points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.

48-1 points

There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met