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There should be a standard policy across all South African universities related to recognition of prior learning as a criterion for entrance.
As the share of adults age 60 and older grows globally, age-friendly universities offer social connection, continued learning and better health.
In this area, much of the work of being educated is only indirectly tied to the schooling experience.
Education can improve wellbeing – and job prospects.
Learning the skills and techniques of music production has never been more accessible. Online tutorials and free music-creation resources have made it possible to create anytime and anywhere.
Lifelong learning isn’t just about being employable, it’s about a healthy brain and overall quality of life.
The ‘multiplier effect’ of literacy empowers people by enabling them to meaningfully participate in society and improve their livelihoods.
Demand for professional development has grown but the pandemic has forced it online. Decades of evidence from online education tells us how to ensure professional development remains effective.
Higher education is facing painful disruptions and challenges from online providers, but the emerging need to monitor and continually update knowledge also offers opportunities.
As new ways of working have spread throughout the workplace, a culture of lifelong learning is competing with the traditional practice of on-the-job training.
It’s common knowledge that children are voracious learners but the famous cliche suggests that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. This simply isn’t true.
How did Sol Plaatje, a man with only four years of formal schooling, become one of South Africa’s most brilliant and committed public educators?
The late South African statesman Nelson Mandela exemplifies lifelong learning that is deeply rooted in dialogue.
Flexible learning and teaching can help those who want to study while working. It requires structural changes and attitude shifts within universities and companies whose employees want to study.
With England once again in the spotlight for having poor adult skills, it’s timely that we have a new report from MPs calling for a campaign to fix the problem. But while there is lots of evidence out…
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Director, Centre for Higher and Adult Education, Stellenbosch University
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