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Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2014
Induction Class Year
1999
Abstract
This paper complements the concept of “lifelong learning” with the concept of “lifewide learning”. “Lifewide learning” is understood as the every day happening continuous life process of adults, which builds and changes personalities, caused not only by formal and self-directed intentional learning, but also by unintentional, but nevertheless important and effective learning. It is argued that the learning of adults - in contrast to traditional children school learning - is typically based on many situations and sources merged and mixed “widely” into concrete life. By focusing on this type of learning this chapter seeks to broaden the understanding of learning and asks about the consequences for the theory and practice of Adult Education/Andragogy.
Recommended Citation
Reischmann, Jost (2014): Lifelong and Lifewide Learning - a Perspective. In: Suwithida Charungkaittikul (ed): Lifelong Education and Lifelong Learning in Thailand. Bangkok, p. 286-309.