大学体验英语Unit_5_Lifelong_Education.ppt

Unit 5 Lifelong Education The Purpose of Learning Preferred learning ways The cost of each year in reading, watching the newspaper Most in need of learning services On the issue of lifelong learning Promoting lifelong learning has received increased attention recently from the educational and business communities. Scholars and trend forecasters, looking toward the needs of the 21st century, have reached nearly unanimous agreement about the importance of a constantly improving and technologically competent workforce that can compete in global markets. There are several established contexts for lifelong learning beyond traditional brick and mortar schooling: Home schooling where this involves learning to learn or the development of informal learning patterns. Adult education or the acquisition of formal qualifications or work and leisure skills later in life. Knowledge work which includes professional development and on-the-job training. Personal learning environments or self-directed learning using a range of sources and tools including online application. Home schooling In any free time, we can read books of interest at home . Also when we are at home ,we can learn many things by internet. especially, the distance education have developed and many network schools have found. Adult education In society, many people in the school-age phase dropped out of school for various reasons, but in adulthood would like to finish their studies. So there is the adult education. they can many get some diplomas that benefit for their further development. Knowledge work Many people are very busy and have no time to attend adult school, but they can still gain knowledge from the work. That means Working while studying . Even we, after the occupation, it may not be related to the expertise we are learning now so knowledge is necessary. Personal learning environments There is a saying goes , one is never too old to learn. so the key is motivation. 1. employment m