Assignment:
Students will use this assignment to develop their own educational goals. Each student will recreate this Mind Map and enter specific information unique to their educational goals and the path to complete their education.
Application:
This assignment "Setting Educational Goals" is a very important starting point in making the decision to continue your education. This assignment should in fact set the tone and direction of all steps to follow. Potential clients/adult student must create a plan with obtainable goals. These goals must be highly focused on what career or career's the client/student ultimately would like to see themselves working in. As an educator and recruiter any potential obstacles must be evaluated to ensure the client/potential student has alternatives or contingencies so that there are no setbacks.
From experience when life happens (problems, issues, etc.) occur most potential adult students put their educational goals on hold. If there are contingencies, alternatives, or alternatives they can have choices. In my opinion, setting goals makes future dreams and aspirations become a reality. This assignment gives real life step by step goal options to ultimately achieve enrollment. However, setting goals is the first step. After setting goals some action must be taken!
Reflection:
The Mind Mapping assignment was a great assignment! I have found a new way to present materials to my clients. Mind mapping is a way to present real life situations to encourage self evaluation. I work with a clientele that constantly needs encouragement, and instant gratification. This particular assignment addresses the time, barriers, and other issues to consider about college enrollment.
