Andragogy and McClusky’s Theory of Margin by Nick Davis

 Nick Davis

 

Project name: Developing a Life/Work Balance Plan

 

Goal: Create a lifestyle to complete necessary requirements when assigned.

 

Objective: To establish a routine of planning which will allow for a balanced life/work balance.

 

Rationales: 

Andragogy- Blake Seufert wrote that learning is hands on and “self-directed”, this theory will be tested when having to adjust day-to-day based on learning from previous events. 

McClusky’s Theory of Margin- This is the ratio of the load of life (tasks) and the ability to handle the load (task management) only it is stated as load of life and dealing with the load as power. Where power is in direct proportion to margin. The more power you have in life the greater margin in life.

Design:

Self Concept is demonstrated by taking control of planned events in life and becoming more independent.

Experience is demonstrated when making adjustments from past occurrences.

Application will be demonstrated with the implementation of adjustments.

McCluskey’s Theory of Margin is shown by taking control of the plan (load) of life, and the reactions to the occurrences of events(power).

References:

Merriam, S. B., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2020). Learning in Adulthood (4th ed.). Wiley Professional Development (P&T). https://reader.yuzu.com/books/9781119490494Links to an external site.

 

https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/catalogs/tip-sheets/self-directed-learning-four-step-processLinks to an external site.