Lifelong Learning

Introduction

Lifelong learning is the concept of pursuing additional education and the development of further skills beyond an individual’s formal or compulsory education. It is a form of self-initiated education that is focused on personal development. Lifelong learning can take place in different contexts, such as schools, homes, workplaces, or leisure activities. It can be voluntary and self-motivated, or driven by personal or professional reasons.

Some examples of lifelong learning are:

• Developing a new skill, such as sewing, cooking, programming, public speaking, etc.

• Self-taught study, such as learning a new language, researching a topic of interest, subscribing to a podcast, etc.

• Learning a new sport or activity, such as: bowls; snooker; bridge; or learning to exercise.

• Learning to use a new technology, such as smart devices, or new software applications.

• Acquiring new knowledge, such as taking a self-interest course via online education or classroom-based course.

• Pursuing a new hobby or interest.