Journal Articles

Lifelong learning for elders in Hong Kong: Policy and practice

Title:
Lifelong learning for elders in Hong Kong: Policy and practice
Authors:
- Tam, Maureen Dept. of International Education and Lifelong Learning, Hong Kong Institute of Education
Source:
International Journal of Lifelong Education, 31(2), 157-170, 2012
Publisher:
Routledge
Year Published:
2012
Education Categories:
- Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  - QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    - QGD Elder Education
- R Educational Policy & Administration
  - RC Educational Planning & Decision Making Process, Educational Administration
Keywords:
Adult Basic Education Educational Strategies Lifelong Learning Community Role Government Role Adult Students Community Involvement Aging (Individuals) Institutional Role Public Agencies Research Needs Educational Practices Educational Policy Change Strategies Performance Factors Trend Analysis
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Adult Education
Abstract:
Hong Kong's ageing population is growing at an unprecedented rate. Over the past two decades, the government has implemented policies and innovative engagement activities for elders in areas including lifelong learning and community participation. This paper aims to discuss conceptual, policy and practical issues relevant to the participation of elders in lifelong learning; examine the role of government, providers and community agencies in developing policy and practice for elder learning in Hong Kong; discuss the "Elder Academy Network" approach to elder learning set up in 1997, which is marked by the retrocession to China and establishment of the Hong Kong Elderly Commission; investigate new directions in elder learning policy and practice; and finally, identify the needs for future research and policy development of lifelong learning for elders in Hong Kong.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02601370.2012.663805]
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 02601370
DOI:
- 10.1080/02601370.2012.663805
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/7525d544
Entry Date:
2014-01-18