Is lifelong learning important?
Is lifelong learning a skill, or perhaps the result of a process? The term lifelong learning is not new, in fact, Henry Ford stated in early 1900…
The world is changing faster and faster… we know that there are many reasons for the accelerating of change, connectedness because of technology, and arguably most important technology itself, but the need to adapt to the changes remains the most important skills that humankind needs to master. So, to adapt we know that new skills, new knowledge, and new thinking patterns are crucial.
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
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Henry Ford
1863 to 1947
HENRY FORD
But it is not only about staying young in the mind…
The world is changing faster and faster… we know that there are many reasons for the accelerating of change, connectedness because of technology, and arguably most important technology itself, but the need to adapt to the changes remains the most important skills that humankind needs to master. So, to adapt we know that new skills, new knowledge, and new thinking patterns are crucial.
How do we ensure that our young learners will be willing to remain lifelong learners?
We need to make sure that they understand the world around us and the need to learn new things.
Learning at school needs to be engaging and enjoyable. The phrase “I hate school “always strikes me hard…we cannot allow this to happen. School learners need to be a little excited and curious. Otherwise, we are losing the battle and the war!
We are committed to transforming education and ensuring quality learning for all communities in Southern Africa.