Lifelong learning is about developing skills and knowledge throughout life for personal fulfilment, to realise ambitions, enhance quality of life, and to have opportunities to participate in building society. Learning takes place when someone is stimulated, motivated or inspired and undergoes some kind of personal change.
Scotland�s first lifelong learning strategy (produced by the Scottish Executive) urges people in Scotland to develop a passion for learning. There are 5 people-centred goals that will realise the vision:
Lifelong learning emphasises that all users and staff collaborate in and benefit from activities which increase skills, understanding, engagement and which change behaviour and attitudes. Museums can support lifelong learning both through informal learning and formal learning.
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