I am currently completing my third year in Therapeutic Recreation and up to this point in my life I have engaged in multiple types of learning. I have also been eager to learn new things in the context of school and also my personal life. As a child, I was learning about the world around me through experience from my parents, attending preschool and eventually elementary school. As defined previously, a lifelong learner states that an individual has the ability and motivation to continue to learn throughout their lifespan this also means adapting to change (Sim et al., 2003). At present, I am a student so I have access to past and current journals in my field. By completing a variety of assignments that include collaborative group work, written reports, online modules and hands on experience as a student I am able to continuing to educate myself as a lifelong learner. In my current situation and great access to resources I feel as though I am fostering my willingness and drive to learn. In terms of where I see myself in five years as a lifelong learner I hope to be a practicing certified therapeutic recreation specialist. By being a lifelong learner in my health profession I will begin to be able provide services that match the needs of my patients (Wilcock, Janes & Chambers, 2009). Most likely I will be working in a hospital or long term care setting meaning I will be working on an interprofessional with nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists just to name a few. Working as a team will be critical for me to remain a lifelong learner. Drawing on my colleague’s knowledge and experience will allow for me to share my knowledge and skill but also learn from their knowledge, skill and
I am currently completing my third year in Therapeutic Recreation and up to this point in my life I have engaged in multiple types of learning. I have also been eager to learn new things in the context of school and also my personal life. As a child, I was learning about the world around me through experience from my parents, attending preschool and eventually elementary school. As defined previously, a lifelong learner states that an individual has the ability and motivation to continue to learn throughout their lifespan this also means adapting to change (Sim et al., 2003). At present, I am a student so I have access to past and current journals in my field. By completing a variety of assignments that include collaborative group work, written reports, online modules and hands on experience as a student I am able to continuing to educate myself as a lifelong learner. In my current situation and great access to resources I feel as though I am fostering my willingness and drive to learn. In terms of where I see myself in five years as a lifelong learner I hope to be a practicing certified therapeutic recreation specialist. By being a lifelong learner in my health profession I will begin to be able provide services that match the needs of my patients (Wilcock, Janes & Chambers, 2009). Most likely I will be working in a hospital or long term care setting meaning I will be working on an interprofessional with nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists just to name a few. Working as a team will be critical for me to remain a lifelong learner. Drawing on my colleague’s knowledge and experience will allow for me to share my knowledge and skill but also learn from their knowledge, skill and