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Life Through Learning; Learning Through Life

DescriptionThe Lifelong Learning Strategy for Scotland
ISBN0-7559-0598-9
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateFebruary 11, 2003

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The Lifelong Learning Strategy for Scotland

February 2003

Life Through Learning; Learning Through Life

life'long a. lasting a lifetime
learn vt. gain skill, knowledge by study, practice or teaching

Learning which does not advance each day will daily decrease.
Chinese proverb.

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Contents

Minister's foreword: My vision for lifelong learning in Scotland
PART 1 Introduction
Lifelong learning: our definition
Lifelong learning: why we invest
Lifelong learning: demand and supply
PART 2 Setting the context
The stakeholders
The socio-economic context
The policy environment
EU and beyond
United Kingdom
Scotland
Equal opportunities
Sustainable development
The current funding system
How well does the current lifelong learning system perform?
PART 3 Our vision for Lifelong Learning in Scotland
"The best possible match between the learning opportunities open to people and the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours which will strengthen Scotland's economy and society."
How we plan to use our financial resources
Our goals:
Goal 1: A Scotland where people have the confidence, enterprise, knowledge, creativity and skills they need to participate in economic, social and civic life
Goal 2: A Scotland where people demand and providers deliver a high quality learning experience
Goal 3: A Scotland where people's knowledge and skills are recognised, used and developed to best effect in their workplace
Goal 4: A Scotland where people are given the information, guidance and support they need to make effective learning decisions and transitions
Goal 5: A Scotland where people have the chance to learn, irrespective of their background or current personal circumstances
PART 4 What happens next? Implementing the strategy
Engaging in debate
Building on the strategy
Building a better evidence base
Measuring success
Roles and responsibilities
Conclusion
Glossary
Annex: Details of Indicators
Further Information

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