Lifelong learning refers to all learning activity undertaken throughout life, whether formal, informal, or non-formal. Informal learning occurs through daily interactions and relationships at home, work, and in society, while formal learning is institution-based and graded. Lifelong learning develops human potential through a continuously supportive process that stimulates and empowers individuals to acquire knowledge and skills needed throughout their lives.

2. Lifelong Learning is all learning
activity undertaken throughout life,
whether formal or informal
The concept is closely linked to
continuous education and to
continuing education and continuing
professional development

3. Informal learning is one of three forms of learning defined by
the OECD. The other two are formal and non-formal learning.
Informal learning occurs in a variety of places, such as at
home, work, and through daily interactions and shared
relationships among members of society. For many learners
this includes language acquisition, cultural norms and
manners. Informal learning for young people is an ongoing
process that also occurs in a variety of places, such as out of
school time, as well as in youth programs at community
centers and media labs.
In the context of corporate training and education, the term
informal learning is widely used to describe the many forms of
learning that takes place independently from instructor-led
programs: books, self-study programs, performance support
materials and systems, coaching, communities of practice, and
expert directories.

4. To fully understand informal learning it is useful to
define the terms "formal" and "non-formal"
education. Merriam, Caffarella, and Baumgartner,
state: "Formal education is highly institutionalized,
bureaucratic, curriculum driven, and formally
recognized with grades, diplomas, or certificates“.
Merriam and others, also state: "The term non-formal
has been used most often to describe organized
learning outside of the formal education system.
These offerings tend to be short-term, voluntary, and
have few if any prerequisites. However they typically
have a curriculum and often a facilitator". Non-formal
learning can also include learning in the formal arena
when concepts are adapted to the unique needs of
individual students..

5. Lifelong learning is the development of
human potential through a continuously
supportive process which stimulates and
empowers individuals to acquire all the
knowledge, values, skills, and understanding
they will require throughout their lifetimes
and to apply them with confidence, creativity
and enjoyment in all roles, circumstances,
and environments

6. traditional learning
The teacher is source of knowledge
Learners receive knowledge from the
teacher
Learners work by themselves
Tests are given to prevent progress until
students have completely mastered a set
of skills and to ration access to further
learning
All learners to the same thing
Teachers receive initial training plus ad
hoc in-service training
“GOOD"" learners are identified and
permitted to continue later education

7. We live in the knowledge age, which means
that the ability to apply the right knowledge
effectively is an important skill and the
cornerstone of our success. If you ever doubt
the strength of knowledge and learning, just
ask someone who hasn't used a computer in
ten years to find an article on the Internet.

8. Learning makes us more interesting.
Knowledge enables a different perspective,
fascinating conversation and a deeper
understanding. It makes us a better people,
allows us to make better, informed decisions,
and assists us in becoming more successful in
our careers.