Abstract
The connection between lifelong learning and knowledge economy is the central focus of this article. The two themes play a major role in the political debate both at the European and the local level. The focus is a curriculum theoretical point of view. This means that the justification of assumptions, values, and arguments will be tested, mainly epistemological, economical, and political, based on an arbitrary selection of well-documented papers. The arguments for and against a knowledge economy and the policy of lifelong learning will be formulated. Finally, it will be argued that a flexible skill formation system with different trajectories in the lifetime is essential for Europe. There should, however, be a strong basis in general vocational education.
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-17 |
Journal | HRD review |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- METIS-228094
- knowledge economy
- skill formation system
- Knowledge society
- Life-LONG Learning
- IR-60117