LIFELEARN Project

Welcome to the LIFELEARN project website.

LIFELEARN aims to capture the potential of the community and home environments as rich sites and sources of learning. By systematising informal learning to be compatible with the formal learning frameworks of tertiary education, Lifeplace Learning (LPL) will provide enhanced opportunities for adult learners to recognise knowledge gained in a wide variety of professional, leisure and community contexts.

LIFELEARN will build on the established practices of work based learning (WBL) where learners negotiate learning outcomes derived from their work role, complemented by directed learning and/or research, so that the outcomes are placed in a recognisably academic context. LIFELEARN will extend these procedures to implement, assess and quality assure learning that occurs from a person's wider life role. Existing WBL/LPL practice will be reviewed to develop guidance material for practitioners and learners. Partners will develop LPL approaches (modules, programmes and courses) in their own institutions, enrol adult learners and work collaboratively to evaluate the impact on the adult learner experience, the tutor experience and the sustainability aspects of the concept. These will be documented and disseminated as case studies. The roles of ICT and other media based resources will also be evaluated as will the student support mechanisms such as mentoring, facilitation and coaching. LIFELEARN's dissemination role will promote the status and recognition of LPL across Europe.

INVITATION

We are interested in hearing from individuals/groups/organisations/institutions who would be interested in working with us in developing this area of learning in any way but particularly in developing new projects to extend the boundaries of the concept of Lifeplace Learning. Please contact Dr Harris or Prof Malcolm in the first instance or the appropriate country partner if this is more suitable. We are particularly interested in academic institutions who would be willing to test the Scottish version of Lifeplace Learning within their own institutions.

Please see leaflet attached: English version; German version

Please send feedback and comments about this project to Professor Malcolm Allan, School of Engineering and Computing, Glasgow Caledonian University.

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This project is funded by the European Commission - Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency as part of the SOCRATES - GRUNDTVIG: EUROPEAN COOPERATION PROJECTS Programme.

LIFELEARN Project email: lifelearn@gcal.ac.uk