Lifelong learning is a continuous, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons throughout one's life span. It is a philosophy that promotes the ongoing acquisition of skills, knowledge, and understanding that goes beyond the formal structure of educational institutions. The concept of lifelong learning recognizes that learning is not confined to childhood or the classroom but takes place throughout life and in a range of situations. It enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development, self-sustainability, as well as competitiveness and employability. Lifelong learners display curiosity, initiative, independence in learning, and a sense of responsibility regarding their own learning process. They are able to organize their own learning, including effective management of time and information. Lifelong learning also emphasizes the development of various learning strategies, metacognitive skills, and the ability to overcome obstacles in order to learn successfully. It is a key component in achieving personal fulfillment and contributing to societal development in an ever-changing world.
adult education, continuing education, personal development, professional development, self-directed learning, adaptive learning, learning strategies, metacognition, learning society
CITATION : "Robert Anderson. 'Lifelong Learning.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=432174 (Accessed on June 07, 2025)"
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