Context That Motivates Adult Learning

Context That Motivates Adult Learning There are four distinct context to motivate fully grown learners according to the research of Malcolm Knowles (Alexander, M. , Clugston, W, & Tice, E. (2009) these are Practical, Personal, Experiential and Idealistic Context. Practical context describes one who is motivated by intentional or specific personal improver where you deliberately choose to learn a subject or activity knowing in advance of starting the learning process that it will earn and /or be useful to you either immediately or in the future.Personal context motivation is when one has the desire to further their education in an motility to achieve personal goals. Experiential context is when one is motivated to expand or adjust the knowledge gained through past experiences and applying it to new challenges or experiences to work updated results. Idealistic context motivation is learning for the sole purpose of learning, discovering and staying up to date and in the know. Prac tical context is my type of motivation to learn.Before applying to Ashford I was plastered that the hard work and dedication I put into earning my degree in Human Resources Management will open opportunities for professional advancement in my flight goals. My current occupation is Human Resources Representative in a corporate setting with over 10 years of experience in the Human Resources field. I have enough experience the Human Resources field that I am confident I will succeed as a manager. However, I cannot be considered for a management position until I achieve a Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management.