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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the subject of life long learning in adult learner populations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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These answers are provided for example purposes only. 1) As an adult and college student, how do you feel about your identity? For example, do you
feel that you posses a healthy level of self-esteem and efficacy? As an adult and a college student, I feel that my identity has been shaped
by both my past experiences and by my desire for future change. One of the problems with entering the college environment as an adult is that many of the
students may perceive adult learners as individuals who were unable to pursue their education in a timely manner. Instead, I view my past life experiences as important in the
development of my identity as a college student. My past life experiences are an important part of who I have become. My social development,
my sense of self, and my self-esteem are linked to the experiences that have brought me to the educational environment at this time in my life. I have learned
that educational attainment is an important factor in shaping my future goals and my understanding of the future is linked to the issues that I have faced in the past.
As a result, my understanding of my self as an adult learner is that I place a greater value on the educational experience than learners straight out of high
school. Further, my life experiences can add to my college experience, allowing me to contextualize my learning process. My self-esteem stems from the pride that
I take in my past work experiences and in my ability to see the need for additional education. The pursuit of higher education in adulthood is a positive step
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