Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning : Following the adoption by the European Commission on 21 November 2001 of the Communication on Making a European Area of Lifelong Learning a Reality, lifelong learning has become the guiding principle for the development of education and training policy. The Communication sets out concrete proposals that aim to make lifelong learning a reality for all. Lifelong learning encompasses learning for personal, civic and social purposes as well as for employment-related purposes. It takes place in a variety of environments inside and outside the formal education and training systems. Lifelong learning implies raising investment in people and knowledge; promoting the acquisition of basic skills, including digital literacy; and broadening opportunities for innovative, more flexible forms of learning. The aim is to provide people of all ages with equal and open access to high-quality learning opportunities, and to a variety of learning experiences, throughout Europe. Education systems have a key role to play in making this vision a reality. Indeed, the Communication stresses the need for European Union Member States to transform formal education and training systems in order to break down barriers between different forms of learning. See: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP); Professional training; Vocational training
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