95% of companies see lifelong learning as a (very) important education policy issue in the coming years, as per a recent survey conducted among 500 companies by the platform for occupational CVET. Pure forms of classroom-based training continue to dominate in company-based continuing vocational education and training (CVET). More...
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A world beyond bars: How prison libraries contribute to lifelong learning
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) publishes the first UNESCO publication on prison libraries today, highlighting their contribution to the personal development and education of incarcerated adults and young people. More...
International Consultative Meeting on Lifelong Learning – Chengdu, China
From July 23-26, the International Consultative Meeting on Lifelong Learning Policies took place in Chengdu, China, successfully bringing together policy experts on lifelong learning from around the world. More...
Augar and the ladder of learning: the value of Level 4 and 5 qualifications in lifelong learning
Beyond the headline announcements of the Augar Review, there are wide-ranging proposals, covering everything from Level 2 to adult education. Its recommendations regarding the promotion and expansion of Level 4 and 5 education demand particular attention, and I am pleased to see several recommendations I sought in my paper for HEPI last year (Filling in the Biggest Skills Gap). More...
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CONTINUOUS LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION – A CLOSER LOOK
The traditional methods of imparting knowledge to other people are becoming less and less dominant, with the emphasis instead being on online platforms and social media to deliver the necessary information required for learners to succeed. More...
Special issue of IRE looks at adult literacy, local languages and lifelong learning in rural Africa
The June issue of the International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning explores the intersection of three distinct but inseparable aspects of learning in rural African societies: adult literacy, local languages and lifelong learning. More...
Many workers say they will pursue continuing education on their own
Nearly two-thirds of employees will independently find training opportunities to advance or maintain their skills this year, according to a new report by staffing firm Randstad. More...