At the outset of this course, I viewed adult education as a
personal journey. One identifies the learning they wish to pursue and they pursue it with the mentorship and coaching of others such as instructors, etc. However now, I believe that adult Existing learning is lacking something unless it incorporates collaboration Personal Views with others. Similarly, Newman (2011) states that, through careful thought we would arrive at rational conclusions, deeper understandings of universal truths, or finer appreciations of the aesthetic aspects of our culture (p. 316). In a singular path to learning, one receives instruction and information and processes that information based on innate Collaboration views. Ones views shape the way information is interpreted. It is the role of collaboration to expose the learner to alternative views formed organically, so they are exposed to other means Alternative Revised of interpreting information. Discussing themes with others Reflection allows one to reconsider their interpretations from another's Views Personal viewpoint whose life experiences provide them a unique angle Views from which to consider a topic. Upon discussing these views with Mentorship, others, the learner can reflect on the merits and rationale behind these viewpoints to determine to what degree they make sense Coaching, and and whether they will become part of ones own perspective. Facilitated Without opportunities for collaboration and discussion, the learner may go so far in their learning but miss an integral part. Learning Therefore, adult learning is not entirely about formal ways of receiving information but a combination of formal and informal methods that, once subject to reflection on the part of the learner, become a part of the ethos of the learner. Newman, Michael (2011). Reflection Disempowered. In Merriam, S. B., & Grace, A. P. (Eds.). Contemporary issues in adult education. (pp. 315-320). San Francisco: Jossey Bass.