Theoretical models and concepts of lifelong learning

On the one hand, a review of different models and concepts of lifelong learning shows that lifelong learning has certain common basic characteristics, i.e. it is lifelong (from “cradle to grave”), it is life-wide (it takes place in different contexts), and it focuses on learning. On the other hand,...

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Main Author: Nataša S. BuhaBorut Mikulec
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Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, Teacher Education Faculty 2025-04-01
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Online Access:http://www.inovacijeunastavi.rs/en/38-1-1en/
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description On the one hand, a review of different models and concepts of lifelong learning shows that lifelong learning has certain common basic characteristics, i.e. it is lifelong (from “cradle to grave”), it is life-wide (it takes place in different contexts), and it focuses on learning. On the other hand, such an overview also shows that different models and concepts of understanding lifelong learning are in use and that lifelong learning is also a “slippery” and “ambiguous” concept, as it contains different and competing conceptualisations. Based on the analysis of relevant theoretical literature, we argue that lifelong learning is a multidimensional concept that combines different models and conceptualisations of lifelong learning and highlight the fundamental building blocks of a holistic understanding of lifelong learning.
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spelling doaj-art-49a9e9ed0def45a288d4080e38305c5c2025-08-20T03:06:46ZengUniversity of Belgrade, Teacher Education FacultyInovacije u Nastavi0352-23342335-08062025-04-0138111310.5937/inovacije2501001MTheoretical models and concepts of lifelong learningNataša S. BuhaBorut Mikulec0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4500-3091University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Ljubljana, SloveniaOn the one hand, a review of different models and concepts of lifelong learning shows that lifelong learning has certain common basic characteristics, i.e. it is lifelong (from “cradle to grave”), it is life-wide (it takes place in different contexts), and it focuses on learning. On the other hand, such an overview also shows that different models and concepts of understanding lifelong learning are in use and that lifelong learning is also a “slippery” and “ambiguous” concept, as it contains different and competing conceptualisations. Based on the analysis of relevant theoretical literature, we argue that lifelong learning is a multidimensional concept that combines different models and conceptualisations of lifelong learning and highlight the fundamental building blocks of a holistic understanding of lifelong learning.http://www.inovacijeunastavi.rs/en/38-1-1en/adult educationconcepts of lifelong learninginternational organisationslifelong education
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concepts of lifelong learning
international organisations
lifelong education
title Theoretical models and concepts of lifelong learning
title_full Theoretical models and concepts of lifelong learning
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title_full_unstemmed Theoretical models and concepts of lifelong learning
title_short Theoretical models and concepts of lifelong learning
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concepts of lifelong learning
international organisations
lifelong education
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