In this week's Learning Resources, you explored the concept of lifelong learning. In this week's media segment, you heard Veda, an elder in her 90s, share her thoughts about wisdom and aging and her belief in the significance of lifelong learning. Did Veda's story inspire you?
In this Discussion you will share your thoughts about the concept of lifelong learning and how it applies to your life and your current or future career as an adult educator.
Post your responses to the following:
In what ways did Veda's story affect and/or inspire you?
When you are Veda's age, what do you hope you will be learning about and/or in what ways do you hope you will still be growing as a person? Explain.
Do you hold, or have you held, assumptions about the elderly? Has your learning this week helped dispel assumptions? If so, which ones? Why is it vital to dispel such assumptions and never give up on yourself or your learners, no matter how old?
Be specific and provide concrete examples. Substantiate your thinking by citing from this week's learning resources. Your posts and responses should be constructive and professional.