Document Type
Book Chapter
Keywords
learning society, learning society model, lifelong learning, sustainable lifelong learning development, Thailand
Abstract
Today's world may be characterized as the dawn of the new millennium of the learning society, where knowledge is considered as a country's most valued asset and primary source of power. In the increasingly intense competition among international communities, Thailand has been respected for advancing the concept of transforming communities, cities and regions into learning societies engaged in a sustainable development strategy which promotes the continual learning of individuals - the smallest unit of society. The learning society approach aims to balance economic, social, natural and environment aspects and resources of society; and is transforming the Thai people into knowledge citizens and knowledge workers. The underlying legislation carries stipulations concerning lifelong learning, educational enhancement and global competitiveness aimed towards developing appropriate manpower to move the society towards sustainable happiness as compared and contrasted with maintaining the 'status quo'. This article portrays the current situation of lifelong learning and education in Thailand; analyses and synthesises five best-practice learning society case studies and proposes guidelines for developing a sustainable learning society.
Publication Date
September 2014
Publication Title
Strategies for Developing a Sustainable Learning Society: An Analysis of Lifelong Learning in Thailand
Recommended Citation
Henschke, John and Charungkaittikul, Suwithida, "Strategies for Developing a Sustainable Learning Society: An Analysis of Lifelong Learning in Thailand" (2014). Adult Education Faculty Works. 7.
Available at:
https://irl.umsl.edu/adulteducation-faculty/7