LIFELONG LEARNING AND EDUCATION: UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN NEED TO LEARN
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i12.2025.6612Keywords:
Education, Lifelong Learning, Sociology, Cognition, Neuroscience, SchoolingAbstract [English]
Lifelong learning has become one of the most significant paradigms in contemporary educational discourse, reflecting the recognition that learning extends far beyond formal schooling and continues throughout the human lifespan. Rooted in psychology, sociology, neuroscience and educational theory, the concept captures both the innate human drive for knowledge and the structural forces that shape learning opportunities. This paper examines lifelong learning from a multidimensional perspective, exploring its historical evolution, theoretical foundations, cognitive mechanisms, sociocultural dynamics, and modern implications in an age characterized by rapid technological and social change. Through an interdisciplinary analysis, it clarifies the human need to learn as both a biological imperative and a sociocultural construct. The paper concludes by arguing that lifelong learning is fundamental not only for individual development but for societal resilience in the face of global transformations.
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