McClusky's Theory of Margin by Julianne Harter

 Name: Julianne Harter

Project Title: The Adult Self-Directed Learner- Navigating Stressors

Goal:  When experiencing stressors will identify cognitive distortions and understand how those thoughts affect well-being.

Objective: Upon completion of the domains, learners will:

• Identify tendencies or patterns of thinking
• Identify distortions
• Motivated to reframe their thoughts.

 Rationales: 

The main theoretical idea:

McClusky believed adults face continuous growth and transformation resulting in a steady effort to use the energy available to meet ordinary living responsibilities. Adults have no control over many issues in their lives; they must discover ways to prepare themselves to meet erratic emergencies or predicaments as they arise (Merriam & Baumgartner, 2020).

I will apply these ideas by creating a design for learners to identify their negative thinking patterns are imbedded in their stressors, identifying cognitive distortions, by reframing those thoughts, and to manage stressors related to life’s responsibilities.

Andragogy reflects the importance of intrinsic motivation. The learners benefit by increasing their ability to navigate every day stressors, which enhances their ability to embrace self-directed learning.

 Design: Individual will identify cognitive distortions.

• Domains: Troubleshooting, prioritization, and adaptation.
• Troubleshooting: Educating learner on 10 common thinking distortions.
• Prioritization: Change how the learner thinks and feels.
• Adaptation: Acquire new skills in reframing thoughts.

Tools that will be used:

• Checklist for learner to assess their cognitive distortions. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdf
• Workbook introducing the learner to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook: For Adults

• YouTube videos to motivate learner to identify and change negative thinking patterns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAVGyRMS3gELinks to an external site.

 

 

References:

Burns, D. D. (2020). The feeling good handbook. Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Handbook-David-Burns/dp/0452281326

Chang, B. (2014). Andragogy in the Virtual World. Bo Chang, Ball State University, Department

of Educational Studies.

Domains of learning - centers for disease control and prevention. (n.d.).    

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/professional_development/videos/pd201/04Links to an external site.

domains_of_learning.pdf

McKay, J. (2021). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook - For Adults- Skills And Practical Exercises For Managing Anxiety and Depression, Reducing Emotional Pain and Promoting Change. Jennifer McKay in collaboration with Margaret M. Logan.

Merriam, S. B., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2020). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide

4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.Presentation.doc