LIFELONG LEARNING

Neil Farrell and Debra Lee GouldAET/500

July 7, 2014Shaitaisha Winston

Definition

According to Christopher Knapper (2006) « lifelong learning is sustainable learning in that

it relies on self-directed individual initiatives rather that handing down of of knowledge from

experts or a central authority » (p. 1).

Knapper suggests six teaching strategies to encourage lifelong learning.

Six Strategies to Lifelong Learning

• Student Activity and Task Performance• Meaningful Interactions • Collaborative Team Building• Authentic Assessment• Integration of Information and Skills• Achievable Challenging Tasks

Student Activity and Task Performance

• Uses tasks to help students learn as opposed to citing facts

Meaningful Interactions

• Encourages students to see educators as role models for continued learning.

• Educators play a vital role in encourgagin students to develop key skills that encourage lifelong learning.

Collaborative Team Building

• Students develop real life skills of collaboration and team work.

Authentic Assessment

• Provides students with realistic constructive feedback to encourage and improve effectiveness.

• Peer and self-assessment are also included.

Integration of Information and Skills

• Encourages educators to integrate information and skills from various fields in order to prepare students for scenarios that can occur in the real world

Achievable Challenging Tasks

• Students need realistic, challenging tasks to encourage continued learning.

• Motivates students to learn without the burden of an unrealistic and unneccessary workload.

Reference

Knapper, C. (2006). Lifelong learning means effective and sustainable learning. 25th International Course on vocational training and Education in Agriculture. Retrieved from www.ciea.ch/documents/06_ref_knapper_e.pdf