Lifelong Learning Through a Higher Education Lens

Authors

Roger Mitch Nasser, Lindenwood UniversityFollow
Holly Karraker, Lindenwood UniversityFollow

Abstract

Higher education administrators and faculty often cite lifelong learning as a central focus. In fact, many institutions include lifelong learning in their student outcomes or mission statements. However, few may actually define what lifelong learning means as a construct. Research has suggested lifelong learning is a skill developed over time (Knapper & Cropley, 2000) which leads to self-directed development in the years following graduation (Candy, 1995). While researchers may agree lifelong learning is a skill, there appears to be a lack of literature explaining how higher education faculty may develop this skill in students. The following discussion will attempt to suggest methods of teaching this skill at colleges and universities through examination of theoretical foundations and current practices.

Recommended Citation

Nasser, Roger Mitch and Karraker, Holly (2018) "Lifelong Learning Through a Higher Education Lens," Journal of Educational Leadership in Action: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2164-1102.1037
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/ela/vol5/iss2/2

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