Creating a Learning Society?: Learning Careers and Policies for Lifelong Learning
Creating a Learning Society?: Learning Careers and Policies for Lifelong Learning By Stephen Gorard, Gareth Rees
Publisher: Policy Press 2002-12 | 192 Pages | ISBN: 1861342861 | PDF | 1.5 MB
Publisher: Policy Press 2002-12 | 192 Pages | ISBN: 1861342861 | PDF | 1.5 MB
Lifelong learning is a key government strategy - both in the UK and internationally - to promote economic growth and combat social exclusion. This book presents a highly innovative study of participation in lifelong learning and the problems which need to be overcome if lifelong learning policies are to be successful. It: provides a systematic analysis, based on innovative empirical research, of the social and economic realities which actually determine patterns of participation in lifelong learning; shows what the factors are that shape people's participation, or their decision not to participate; offers new insights into the processes of lifelong learning, which have important implications for the development of more effective policies. "Creating a learning society?" is a stimulating read for lifelong learning practitioners, as well as policy makers and researchers in this field.
