Time Management Skills for Adult Learners

• Proven time management skills are critical for an adult learner who is also juggling a family, a job and outside activities.
• Remember that adult learners have an advantage of building on prior knowledge and life experiences when difficult material is presented.
• Your first classes should include interesting entry-level courses.
• Find other adult learners on campus and create a support network of similar students.
• When beginning the semester, set realistic goals for home and family. Don't try to keep to your old routine while adding the pressure of classes and studying.
• Set your study schedule for the quiet hours when the children are sleeping or in school or use the library on campus.
• Make time in your schedule for family activities and routines.
• Use commuting time to review or play taped lectures while driving.
• Don't hesitate to get help when you need it. Go see your teacher, attend study sessions, and network with other adult students in your classes.
• Do difficult tasks early in your day. Take advantage of quiet times between classes or when children have gone to school to tackle difficult study tasks.
• Break your tasks down into smaller, more manageable parts that will more easily fit into your busy schedule.