Adult Learner Research Paper

Time management for the adult learner

Daven Conrod

COLL 100

American Public University
Lisa Glass

Time management for the adult learner

Time management for the adult learner is important when going to college. In most cases the adult learner is seeking a better way of living and has invested their life and lively hood on going back to school. As an adult learner, it is very important to get a good education. It is also important to manage time wisely and effectively. Therefore, this paper will address the issues faces by many adult learners such as financial stability, making time for studying, ways to be successful, and spending time with family.
Financial stability is very important, so getting a college education is
Therefore, selecting the right college is essential for developing good time management skills. If a student attends a college close to home, it may be less stressful than one located in anther states. So adult learners, also call nontraditional students, may be surprise by what some colleges are willing to offer. For instances, a fast track program may help those students who are ready to earn a living. (Stevens,
When the adult learner is successful in school, the chances of not earning a degree is lessen which means the amount of money an adult learner will earn will not be wasted.Conner, 2004)
Time management can be easily improved when the student starts all assignments early, try to stay on task and maintain good use of time. For instance, if there is a paper due Sunday, it is not good to start the assignment that day. Sometimes, it is easy to plan when to start an assignment which will give time to mishaps that may occur. (Steinbach, 2000)
In addition, spending time with family is the most important reward for the adult learner. When the time with family is ignore or neglected the chances of having a successful time in school will be lessen than likely. Family can provide support for the student when times become difficult, so when the adult learner manage time wisely, the time needed for the family can be saved with just a plan or good schedule.
Time management can allow the student to spend more time with family by going to the movie, spending time with family or friends, and stay on task. Unfortunately, for most adult learners spending time with family end up being a lifelong sacrifice to achieve better. The time spending doing work sometimes outweigh the time with