An Exploratory Study on Lifelong Education for Individuals with Borderline Intelligence

This study aims to explore implications for implementing lifelong education for individuals with borderline intelligence. Through a literature review of domestic and international academic papers and research reports, the study analyzes the concept and current status of lifelong education and identifies key factors to be considered for its implementation for individuals with borderline intelligence. The analysis reveals that as individuals with borderline intelligence age, their verbal reasoning abilities decline, and they experience delays in expressing vocabulary and thoughts through language. To overcome these cognitive limitations, lifelong education should stimulate reasoning and language abilities to train cognitive functions. Lifelong education programs for individuals with borderline intelligence should align with their understanding and learning pace, setting appropriate learning progressions and program objectives. Additionally, programs that stimulate cognitive functions are essential. Future research should focus on developing cognitive stimulation programs tailored for individuals with borderline intelligence and evaluating the sustainability of cognitive functions through these programs.