PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY

The National Center for Teacher Education

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND TEACHER EDUCATION RESEARCH

PED 702
Trends and Issues in Pedagogy and Andragogy

Reflection 4: ADULT LIFE LONG LEARNING

Name: MOJICA, JENICA Group No. Date Submitted June 5,

LORRAINE A. 2023
Institutional CAVITE STATE Days/Time: Saturday Term/A.Y. Term 2
Affiliation: UNIVERSITY 3:30-6:30 2022-2023

Continuously pursuing information, skills, and personal growth is what is meant by

lifelong learning. The learning process continues after formal education as people enter

adulthood. I have learned from my own experiences and in my role as a teacher how valuable

and transformative adult life learning is. In today's environment, which is changing very quickly,

adult life learning is essential. Technology is constantly evolving, making it more and more

important for people to adapt to new concepts, abilities, and practises. Individuals are given the

tools they need to handle the challenges of modern life, stay relevant, and engage in meaningful

work through lifelong learning. It encourages critical thinking, a growth mentality, and

intellectual curiosity, facilitating ongoing personal and professional development. Additionally,

lifelong learning encourages self-actualization, a feeling of direction, and a growing

understanding of oneself and the wider world.

Adult students approach learning differently. When you're an adult, you're probably in

charge of your own success and totally capable of making decisions for yourself once you have

the necessary facts.

When learning is directed towards adult students rather than the teacher, adults learn best. The

process of assisting adult learners in learning is known as andragogy.