How to become a lifelong learner
Lifelong learning often requires to switch from a pedagogical (instructor-driven) to an andragogical (adult-driven) approach.
- Decide on a learning goal. Focus on one or two goals at a time.
- Map out your learning constraints. Find out what is available out there, if it will fit your budget and your time available.
- Design your learning environment. Choose a course, a book, a tutor or another way. The most important step is to get started, then tweak as you go.
- Practice metacognition to understand where you could make improvements.
- Make it enjoyable.
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