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LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY -CHALLENGES FOR TAIWAN

International Conference On Learning And Community Enrichment 2012. LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY -CHALLENGES FOR TAIWAN. Prof. Tsai Ching-Hwa Institute of Education, National Sun Yat-sen University Chen I-Yin Institute of Education, National Sun Yat-sen University. Outline.

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LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY -CHALLENGES FOR TAIWAN

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  1. International Conference On Learning And Community Enrichment 2012 LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY-CHALLENGES FOR TAIWAN Prof. Tsai Ching-Hwa Institute of Education, National Sun Yat-sen University Chen I-Yin Institute of Education, National Sun Yat-sen University

  2. ICOACE 2012 Outline • General Background Information • Knowledge Economy & Lifelong learning • Literature review • Traditional learning model and lifelong learning • Discussion • Challenges for Taiwan

  3. ICOACE 2012 General Background Information Knowledge Economy • Knowledge Economy(OECD,1996) • The knowledge-based economy • It relies on the ideas rather than physical abilities. • It has transforming the demandsof the labor market. • People who want to enhance competitive have to deal with these demands. • People need more learning opportunities. • People require a new model of education and training. • Learning opportunities more important than age.

  4. ICOACE 2012 General Background Information Lifelong learning • Lifelong learning is a new type of learning. • Framework, from early childhood through retirement • A learning range from formal educationto non-formal education to informal learning • According to the International Standard Classification for Education (UNESCO, 1997) • Formal education: the system of schools, full time education for children and young people • Non-formal education: educational activities not definition to formal education but cater to persons of all ages • Informal learning : can not classified as formal or non-formal, may take place by self-directed learning or at work place or within the family

  5. ICOACE 2012 Literature review Traditional learning model and lifelong learning Source: Lifelong learning in the global knowledge economy: challenges for developing countries (p.29), World Bank, 2003.

  6. ICOACE 2012 Literature review Traditional learning model and lifelong learning Source: Lifelong learning in the global knowledge economy: challenges for developing countries (p.29), World Bank, 2003.

  7. ICOACE 2012 Research question & Discussion Why we need lifelong learning in knowledge economy? • Lifelong learning can help us accumulating knowledge and let it contribute to economy. • Developing countries with economy risk because education and training systems are not equippinglearners with the skills they need. • Lifelong learning is crucial to preparing workers to compete in the global knowledge economy, that is, creating a labor force. • Knowledge economy and lifelong learning are closely related.

  8. ICOACE 2012 Research question & Discussion What challenges do we face in promote lifelong learning in Taiwan? Things need to improve • Formal education need to become more flexibleand meet learner’s lifelong needs. • Teacher training needs to change. • Using technology to reach more learners. • Expanding learning opportunities and encourage the disadvantaged groups join the learning activities. • For disadvantaged groups, we need to decrease the learning gap.

  9. ICOACE 2012 Research question & Discussion What challenges do we face in promote lifelong learning in Taiwan? Things need to improve • The private and public sectors need to work together and morecommunication, the private sector playing an important role in education. • Policymakers need to rethink the limited resourcesand repeated giving, and improve lifelong learning finance support system. • Lack assessment in lifelong learning.

  10. ICOACE 2012 Result Summary of challenges for Taiwan • Affordable • Sustainable • Limited resources • Promotes lifelong learning( for people in general and in disadvantaged groups )

  11. ICOACE 2012 Lifelong learning Policy Lifelong learning 331 in Taiwan March 16,2012 • The ministry of education in Taiwan, in order to encourage the society to jointly promote lifelong learningand make people understand that learning is an essential activity in daily life. • Recently policy in lifelong learning, • Lifelong exercise • Lifelong learning • Lifelong reflection

  12. ICOACE 2012

  13. ICOACE 2012 It’s never late to start learning! Thank You For Your Attention

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