Understanding the role of context in lifelong learning

Catherine Down

Understanding the role of context in lifelong learning

Catherine Down

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Abstract

This paper challenges the way we conceptualise learning, arguing that learning involves deliberate interaction with our social, emotional, intellectual and physical contexts in order to better understand and work within them. This necessitates a reconsideration of the metaphors associated with learning such as transfer, generalisation and the contextual nature of learning.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Lifelong learning
Subtitle of host publication	Reflecting on successes and framing futures
Editors	Geoff Danaher Debbie Orr, R E (Bobby) Harreveld R E (Bobby) R E (Bobby) Harreveld
Place of Publication	Rockhampton
Publisher	CQU
Pages	147-152
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	1921047569
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	International Lifelong Learning Conference - Yeppoon, Central Queensland, Australia, Australia Duration: 16 Jun 2008 → 19 Jun 2008

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Conference	International Lifelong Learning Conference
Country/Territory	Australia
Period	16/06/08 → 19/06/08

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