Creating a learning society? : learning careers and policies for lifelong learning
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Creating a learning society? : learning careers and policies for lifelong learning
The Policy Press, 2002
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-178) and index
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pbk ISBN 9781861342867
Description
Lifelong learning is a key government strategy - both in the UK and internationally - to promote economic growth and combat social exclusion. This book presents a highly innovative study of participation in lifelong learning and the problems which need to be overcome if lifelong learning policies are to be successful. It:
provides a systematic analysis, based on innovative empirical research, of the social and economic realities which actually determine patterns of participation in lifelong learning;
shows what the factors are that shape people's participation, or their decision not to participate;
offers new insights into the processes of lifelong learning, which have important implications for the development of more effective policies.
Table of Contents
- Contents: Contemporary policies for a learning society
- Lifelong learning trajectories
- History, place and the learning society: the case of South Wales
- Patterns of individual participation in adult learning
- Families and the formation of learner identities
- Lifelong learning trajectories and the two dimensions of change over time. The role of informal learning with Ralph Fevre
- The learning society and the economic imperative
- The impact of policies to widen participation with Neil Selwyn
- The prospects for a learning society.
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ISBN 9781861343932
Description
Lifelong learning is a key government strategy - both in the UK and internationally - to promote economic growth and combat social exclusion. This book presents a highly innovative study of participation in lifelong learning and the problems which need to be overcome if lifelong learning policies are to be successful. It: provides a systematic analysis, based on innovative empirical research, of the social and economic realities which actually determine patterns of participation in lifelong learning; shows what the factors are that shape people's participation, or their decision not to participate; offers new insights into the processes of lifelong learning, which have important implications for the development of more effective policies. "Creating a learning society?" is a stimulating read for lifelong learning practitioners, as well as policy makers and researchers in this field.
Table of Contents
- An overview of policies for lifelong learning
- Lifelong learning trajectories
- History, place and the learning society
- Patterns of individual participation
- Families and the formation of learner identities
- The two dimensions of change
- The role of informal learning with Ralph Fevre
- The learning society and the economic imperative
- The impact of newer policies to widen participation with Neil Selwyn
- The prospects for a learning society.
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