Review article

THE CONCEPT OF LIFELONG LEARNING IN SWEDEN

Željka Ciler orcid.org/0000-0002-9694-2347 ; Andragoško učilište Zvonimir

Abstract

In this paper the case study is the concept of lifelong learning in Sweden. In order to understand the concept itself the general geographical, economic and social characteristics of Sweden are represented as a basis for creating a positive awareness of the importance of education and human capital. The opinions of Swedish society in terms of lifelong learning are explained. The analysis of the Swedish education system and adult education are given from the standpoint of management and financing. This paper brings the conclusion that Sweden with its successful strategy, the results achieved and the continuous creation of new models and the principles of maintaining and increasing the advanced education of society, is one of the leading countries of knowledge.

Keywords

Lifelong learning; the Swedish education system; adult education; knowledge capital

Hrčak ID:

103417

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/103417

Publication date:

11.6.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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