What is lifelong place-based learning and why is it important to our communities?
Lifelong learning has been gaining momentum for many decades, but it suffers from an identity crisis. The term lifelong learning means different things to different people depending on the lens they are looking through.
We live in a fast-changing world, where social, economic and political norms are constantly being redefined. Studies have shown that lifelong learners, citizens who acquire new knowledge, skills and attitudes in a wide range of contexts are better equipped to adapt to changes in their environments.
Lifelong place-based learning, and the idea of a learning city, have a vital role to play in the transition to sustainable societies and cities. Discover the key strategies the City of Melton has in place to build a best practice learning ecosystem that features comprehensive engagement, innovation, effectiveness, inclusion and skilled partnerships that all come together to enable a thriving community and a strong Learning City.
Who will find this webinar useful?
Whether you’re looking for a broad introduction to lifelong learning or want to find out more about learning cities, this interactive webinar will provide an insight. We’ll clarify what a UNESCO Learning City looks like and give a high-level overview of a place-based, learner centric ecosystem that includes an explanation of lifelong, lifewide and lifedeep learning, the importance of partnerships and of community engagement.
Bring your questions and come prepared to discuss the fascinating world of lifelong learning.
Anyone who works in the learning sector.
By the end of this webinar participants should be able to:
Describe key features of the UNESCO Learning City Framework
Identify main features of place-based learning
Understand what is meant by lifelong, lifewide and lifedeep learning
About the presenter
Sally is the Lifelong Learning Officer for Melton City Council and is responsible for attracting, enhancing and promoting all types of learning across the municipality and for the development of Melton as a Learning City.
Sally is a learning and development professional with experience across all levels of formal education and community learning. She is a trainer, designer and has developed award winning programs for VET and universities. She is a passionate, knowledgeable and skilled learning specialist that is committed to the design, development and delivery of quality programs to help people transform their lives and achieve their dreams through learning and education.
Her primary interest is in building contemporary learning ecosystems that fully integrate formal, informal and non-formal learning to build communities that leverage place based learner centric programs to equip individuals with the tools and skills they need to collaborate, think critically and solve complex challenges to thrive in the modern world.
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