Lifelong Learning Policies: The Case of Work-Based Learning

Abstract

In this paper the role of validation and recognition of non-formal and informal learning, focusing on work-based learning (WBL) is examined. The paper is based on the analysis of EU and international organizations policy documents related to developments in the areas of Lifelong Learning and the development of learning processes through WBL. In the first section, a general overview of the wider condition of the society and economy and the necessity of the discussion on the paper’s theme take place. In the next part of the paper a mention of key points of the European policies on life-long learning with the focus of recognition and validation of non-formal and informal learning is been presented. In the third part, the section before the concluding remarks, the theme of Work-based learning, the development of necessary validation processes and the challenges are being analyzed.

Ecopolytechnic: A Sustainable and Flexible E-Learning System for Agile Smart Learning Scenarios

“…Digital Skills for Smart City technologies often require an interdisciplinary approach for which a flexible and dynamic e-learning approach must kept into account (Smart Learning Scenarios). In these cases it could be useful to focus on project-based learning designed on the basis of common data science topics since public open data are the common source of required digital skills and competencies for which there is the main attention by stakeholders (Kavasakalis, & Lioss, 2019).…”

“…In this way, we can say that a new era of smart learning activities is becoming a reality. Unfortunately the traditional model of university campus with physical or virtual online learning activities carried out in a fixed place and with a long-range organization system, does not seem to satisfy well this change, because it hardly cope with dynamic digital skills required by several stack holders and smart industries (Kavasakalis & Lioss, 2019;Buttarazzi, 2010 andButtarazzi, 2016).…”