Measuring Lifelong Learning for the New Economy
| Autor: | Albert Tuijnman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
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| Zdroj: | Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education. 33:471-482 |
| ISSN: | 1469-3623 0305-7925 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0305792032000127766 |
| Popis: | The purpose of this paper is to describe some of the challenges that research and statistical systems are faced with in the education sector as a consequence of the decision taken by the economically advanced countries to adopt a lifelong learning framework and strategy in response to the move towards the new global economy. Market failures currently stand in the way of realising lifelong learning for all. Implementing lifelong learning is widely seen as one element of a policy strategy aimed at facilitating the transition to the new economy, while easing some of the pressure this transition is expected to bring for individual citizens and communities. Lack of information of various kinds is the root cause of market failure. Governments therefore have an interest in improving the knowledge base of education, training and learning, so that better investment and training choices can be made. The assessment and validation of skills acquired outside of the school setting are elements of a strategy to improve ... |
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