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Adult learning

The processes by which adults learn and build on their existing knowledge and skills.

Source:
NCVER (Australia), VOCEDplus: Glossary of VET, (accessed 12/2022)


The entire range of formal, non-formal and informal learning activities which are undertaken by adults after a break since leaving initial education and training, and which results in the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Note: This includes university-level or higher education undertaken after a break (other than for deferred entry) since leaving initial education and training.

(Note: This is a pragmatic definition for EU purposes; a full dictionary definition would include all higher education)

view also Adult learning and education

Source:
EU, European Adult Learning Glossary, Level 2, 2010


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