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Human Development in the Learning Society

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New models of learning are radically changing our conception of education. Education for human development in the learning society requires collaborative learning and involves focusing on knowledge-building. These changes arise from shifts in educational goals, from increasing diversity of populations, and from new conceptions in learning and knowledge. Life long learning, schools as learning organizations, and the integration of schools into a broader community that promotes learning will be required for human development in the information age.

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Keating, D.P. (2005). Human Development in the Learning Society. In: Fullan, M. (eds) Fundamental Change. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4454-2_3

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