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Towards 2050 Lifelong Learning Ecosystem : Elements, Vision and Action Direction——Based on the Interpretation of UIL’s Embracing a Culture of Lifelong Learning:Contribution to the Futures of Education InitiativeChinese Full Text

Ouyang Zhongming;Li Chenchen;Qiao Xingwei;Liu Lina;Wang Jiangyan;Faculty of Education, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University;

Abstract: Lifelong learning will further shift itself in the future policy agenda given the disruption and uncertainly resulting from the familiar threats and opportunities of demographic change, the climate crisis, the rapid advance of technology and recently the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, in 2020, the UIL released Embracing Culture of Lifelong Learning: Contribution to the Futures of Education Initiative, which systematically outlined the vision of lifelong learning culture towards 2050, put forward the eight elements, four goals and ten action points of the lifelong learning ecosystem. To realize this vision and achieve the goals of fostering active citizenship, achieving inclusive participation, advancing sustainable development, and creating resilient societies, a supportive lifelong learning ecosystem must be built, it included strong social fabric, sufficient funding and resources mobilization, accessible and well-utilized technology, critical use of social media, culture shift toward lifelong learning, common value education and learning, inclusive education policies, and multiple learning spaces. Of course, in order to build such an ecosystem, we must continue to act in the following aspects: Firstly, recognized the holistic character of lifelong learning and established lifelong learning as a common good; Secondly, placed vulnerable groups at the core of the lifelong learning policy agenda and recognized lifelong learning as a human right; Thirdly, promoted transdisciplinary research and intersectoral collaboration for lifelong learning; Fourthly, ensured greater and equitable access to learning technology, recognized and promoted the collective dimension of learning; Fifthly, transformed schools into lifelong learning institutions, and re-engineered and revitalized workplace learning; Lastly, encouraged and supported local lifelong learning initiatives, including learning cities.
  • DOI:

    10.15881/j.cnki.cn33-1304/g4.2021.02.001

  • Series:

    (H) Education & Social Sciences

  • Subject:

    Adult Education, Special Education

  • Classification Code:

    G729.1

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