McClusky's Theory of Margin by Carly Pease

 

Assignment 2: McClusky's Theory of Margin: Carly Pease

Project: Mindful Living: Stress Free

 

Goals/objectives: The goals and objectives are meant to address the needs of individuals seeking to enhance their well-being by learning several mindfulness techniques and stress management strategies. 

• Promote Mental Well-Being
• Practice Stress Reduction Techniques
• Create a Supportive Community

Rationales: 

This online curriculum utilizes the McClusky Theory of Margin involving the change and integration of balance between energy needed in learning (Biney, 2021). Adults live with a constant change with balancing their margin or reserve energy. This is calculated by the load that adult learners carry versus the power that they have. The load and power involve the internal and external forces revolved around the responsibilities and assistance of adults (Merriam & Caffarella, 1999). (Finding strategies to address unforeseen challenges, such as stress and anxiety, is crucial for enhancing one's quality of life. Following these modules ensure that adults experience ongoing growth with mindfulness while demanding a consistent effort towards fulfilling everyday responsibilities.

For this program, addressing mental well-being is achieved by incorporating moments for reflection and mindfulness, contributing to this theory. Implementing moments of reflection within each session and module of this program will help emphasize the importance of creating mental space for this practice. This theory suggests that individuals need mental space to effectively reflect on experiences and engage in meaningful learning. The modules include moments of reflection, emphasizing the significance of mental space, adopting a holistic approach to mental well-being, and incorporating feedback and adaptation. Since people have less than perfect control over many aspects of their life, they must find ways to be prepared to meet unpredictable problems (Hiemstra, 2002). Becoming more prepared for stress management helps with the unpredictable and inevitable problems we face as adults. (Tell us how these you described relate to load and power? Bo)

Design: 

 

References: 

Hiemstra, Dr. Roger, "The Theory of Margin" (2002). IACE Hall of Fame Repository.

Biney, I. K. (2022). McClusky’s Theory of Margin and its implications on adult learners in higher education institutions. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 28(1), 98-118. https://doi.org/10.1177/1477971421989337Links to an external site.

Merriam, S. B., & Caffarella, R. (1999). Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.