AboutCynthia Wolfe Expertise Let me help you with questions about adult education and continuing education programs. If you are looking for a program or have questions about adult education in general, I can guide you. If you are a teacher looking for new ideas or methods, I can help. I have resources and ideas to share. I am a member of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), a professional organization devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
Experience I am an instructor at the University of Phoenix, working in online and classroom modalities. I am also a student at Northcentral University, where I am working on a PhD in Business Administration, with a specialty in Management. My MBA is from Troy University, 2001, and I have a BS, Environmental Science, from Troy University, 1980. Read about my experiences as an online student at my blog thinkPhD.
Question I live in England, I am currently in university, my parents are in their 50s and they are both retired. I would like them to keep their mind active and I heard about the concept of Lifelong Learning and i started to wonder how i can encourage Lifelong Learning to my parents? And also if there are any things that the goverment do to encourage it even if it's in America? Thank you
Answer Hi Ruben,
Thanks for asking a question. I know of no programs here in the USA to encourage lifelong learning. However, there are lots of ways to keep your mind active. Here are a few ideas...
(1) Visit the library. There's a whole world of information awaiting you in the library. There is more to the library than just books - they have videos and music, too. Even if you don't have one close by, visit the Internet Public Library (www.ipl.org).
(2)Read a book, newspaper, magazine...just read! Stay informed.
(3)Enjoy cultural events. Take in a play, see the orchestra, or go to a school band concert.
(4)Volunteer. Helping others is one of the best ways to help yourself.
(5)Discover board games. Games keep the mind working and solving puzzles.
(6)Watch educational TV. Check out nature programs or history.
(7)Local fairs, farmers markets, etc. You can learn a lot by meeting people and discovering what makes them interesting.
And of course, continuing education classes like cooking, woodworking, and crafting are great. Lifelong learning is for everyone. I suggest tailoring activities to your parents physical limitations.
