Type of Proposal
Paper: Model or Theory Development
Abstract
This paper develops a theory of the learning society through four transformative waves—human potentiality, corporate employability, scholastic inflexibility, and communal responsibility—shaping future paradigms in lifelong learning. By exploring these waves' interconnections, the presentation examines how learning cities and educational democracy can create inclusive, adaptable frameworks for adult and continuing education, fostering global collaboration and unity.
Keywords
learning society, ascension of lifelong learning, learning cities, educational democracy
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Recommended Citation
Scott, L.
(2025).
Towards a Learning Society: Four Waves Shaping the Future of Lifelong Learning.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2025/Papers/5
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Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons
Towards a Learning Society: Four Waves Shaping the Future of Lifelong Learning
This paper develops a theory of the learning society through four transformative waves—human potentiality, corporate employability, scholastic inflexibility, and communal responsibility—shaping future paradigms in lifelong learning. By exploring these waves' interconnections, the presentation examines how learning cities and educational democracy can create inclusive, adaptable frameworks for adult and continuing education, fostering global collaboration and unity.
