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A case for the underestimated informal side of lifelong learning

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posted on 2023-05-16, 14:19 authored by Harrison, LB
Formal and non-formal education is well established and recognised in our society. However, unbeknown to those who engage in it, informal learning occurs more frequently than these forms of education. Those who engage with others in their informal learning have the potential for personal fulfilment and community well-being. Who is involved? What does it look like? How does it happen? What is the relationship between the teacher and learner, and what use is it anyway? This paper addresses the position of informal learning in the scheme of lifelong learning and documents a research study that sought to produce some answers when 'informal teachers' of a rural community were investigated.

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Publication title

Australian Journal of Adult Learning

Volume

43

Pagination

23-42

ISSN

1443-1394

Department/School

Faculty of Education

Publisher

Adult Learning Australia

Place of publication

Canberra

Rights statement

Copyright Adult Learning Australia 2003.

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  • Open

Socio-economic Objectives

Other education and training not elsewhere classified

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