Learning is unavoidable and happens constantly throughout life. Lifelong learning enhances understanding and improves quality of life. Learning boosts confidence, adaptability and personal satisfaction
Lifelong learning is continuous self-development after formal education. It requires prior formal education but is voluntary. The oldest student is 96 years old, aiming for graduation at 100
Non-formal learning combines structured and informal learning without formal accreditation. Includes swimming sessions, community sports, adult education courses. Focuses on both skills development and emotional rewards
Lifelong learning is ongoing, voluntary, self-motivated learning for personal or professional reasons. Enhances competitiveness, employability, social inclusion, and personal development. Learning occurs throughout life in various contexts including homes, workplaces, and leisure
Cedefop is an EU agency established in 1975. Headquartered in Thessaloniki, Greece with Brussels office. Run by Management Board with representatives from governments and unions
Development is lifelong, occurring from conception to death. Development involves multidimensional changes across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Development is multidirectional, showing both gains and losses throughout life. Development is plastic, allowing for potential interventions and reversibility of age-related decline. Development is influenced by contextual factors and socio-cultural contexts