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Propensity to lifelong learning: Reflections of a research student

Author/s: Robert D. White

Edition: Volume 47, Number 2, July 2007

Summary: My tertiary learning journey began as a research assistant reviewing educational literature. I wondered why, among the mountain of lifelong learning literature, I could find nothing that explained why people are or are not lifelong learners. It appeared to be taken for granted by policy-makers, decision-makers and researchers that everyone either is, can or will be a lifelong learner. It appeared that no one had asked the question “What makes a lifelong learner?” So I asked the question and began a masters degree.

Keywords: lifelong learning, lifelong learners

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All over, red rover? The neglect and potential of Australian adult education in the community

Author/s: Barry Golding and Annette Foley

Edition: Volume 51, Special edition, December 2011

Summary: Consistent with the ‘looking back, moving forward’ conference theme, in this paper we undertake a critical, research-based appraisal of the current, arguably neglected state of adult education in Australia in 2010, and proceed to paint a picture of how a different and potentially more positive future might be realised. Continue reading “All over, red rover? The neglect and potential of Australian adult education in the community”