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Lim, Jin Seop; Park, Myung-Bae; O'Kelly, Christine H.; Knopf, Richard C.; Talmage, Craig A. – Educational Gerontology, 2023
This study seeks to develop Age-Friendly University (AFU) implementation guidelines to enable universities to self-identify their age-friendliness levels and establish specific strategies toward becoming an AFU. The survey was completed by primary leads for 26 AFUs-recognized institutions globally. The questionnaires included an inventory of 68…
Descriptors: Universities, Institutional Characteristics, Educational Indicators, Guidelines
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Rubenson, Kjell – International Review of Education, 2019
A quick review of national policy documents reveals how lifelong learning has evolved as the key principle for a comprehensive education and learning strategy from cradle to grave. This raises major challenges for how to assess and report the state of lifelong learning in UNESCO Member States. It is in this context that this article critically…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adults
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Cappon, Paul; Laughlin, Jarrett – International Review of Education, 2013
In the development of learning cities/communities, benchmarking progress is a key element. Not only does it permit cities/communities to assess their current strengths and weaknesses, it also engenders a dialogue within and between cities/communities on the means of enhancing learning conditions. Benchmarking thereby is a potentially motivational…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Municipalities, Educational Environment, Benchmarking
OECD Publishing, 2018
Taking the students' perspective, Education Policy Outlook 2018: Putting Student Learning at the Centre analyses the evolution of key education priorities and key education policies in 43 education systems. It compares more recent developments in education policy ecosystems (mainly between 2015 and 2017) with various education policies adopted…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education
Knighton, Tamara; Hujaleh, Filsan; Iacampo, Joe; Werkneh, Gugsa – Statistics Canada, 2009
This report is based on the Access and Support to Education and Training Survey (ASETS), which was undertaken by Statistics Canada in partnership with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). The ASETS brings together three previous education surveys that covered specific population groups: (1) the Survey of Approaches to Educational…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Finance, Lifelong Learning, Foreign Countries
Harwood, Chris – Canadian Literacy and Learning Network, 2012
The purpose of the "State of the Literacy and Essential Skills Field" report is to provide an environmental scan showing the state of Literacy and Essential Skills (L/ES) across the country, from the perspective of the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) and its national network of partners, both within and outside the Literacy…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Literacy, Basic Skills, Educational Assessment
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2011
Advanced Education and Technology's mission is to lead the development of a knowledge-driven future through a dynamic and integrated advanced learning and innovation system. Its core businesses are to: (1) provide strategic leadership for Campus Alberta and Alberta Innovates; and (2) engage learners, industry and the community in learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Educational Finance
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2010
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology envisions Alberta's prosperity through innovation and lifelong learning. Advanced Education and Technology's mission is to lead the development of a knowledge-driven future through a dynamic and integrated advanced learning and innovation system. This paper presents the highlights of the business…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Innovation, Lifelong Learning
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2010
This paper presents the business plan of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology for 2010 to 2013. Advanced Education and Technology supports the advanced learning system by providing funding for advanced learning providers, coordinating and approving programs of study at public institutions, licensing and approving programs at private…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Certification, Scholarships