LIFELONG
LEARNING
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Why education doesn't end at graduation?
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LƯƠNG TUN ĐT
NGUYN QUNH GIANG
BÙI VĨNH NGUYÊN
ĐNG NGUYN NHT HUY
CAO THC QUYÊN
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MEMBERS
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
01. CONCEPT
02. BENEFITS
03. MAINTENANCE STEPS
04. REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES
05. REVISION
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CONCEPT OF
LIFELONG LEARNING
Lifelong learning is the continuous, self-driven pursuit
of knowledge and skills throughout life.
It occurs in various learning environments, supporting
both personal and professional growth.
It emphasizes adaptability and proactive learning to
stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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WHY SHOULD WE
CHOOSE TO KEEP
LEARNING?
To keep up with the changing world
To acquire new useful skills and ideas to
spot opportunities
To achieve goals in our career paths
To be the better version of ourselves
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Maintain your lifelong learning: assess,
set goals, grow skills, and reflect.
Keep learning, keep growing
Maintenance
Steps
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ESTABLISH CLEAR
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define clear and achievable learning goals is
essential for sustaining lifelong learning.
Identify desired skills or knowledge helps learners
plan their learning path with purpose.
Establish clear objectives also offer measurable
benchmarks to track progress.
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CULTIVATE
CONSISTENT
LEARNING
HABITS
Lifelong learning requires regular engagement and dedicated
study time.
Scheduling daily or weekly periods for reading, research, or
skill practice helps build lasting habits.
Consistent micro-learning sessions can significantly support
long-term growth.
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DEVELOP CRITICAL
AND REFLECTIVE
THINKING SKILLS
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REAL-LIFE
EXAMPLES
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Thailands first school for the elderly is called Tambon
Hua Ngom Elderly School. Its aim is to improve the
quality of life for older adults and help them stay active
and productive in an ageing society.
Thailand
Elderly
School
The school recruits local teachers and monks to teach a
wide range of subjects. Besides language classes, older
learners can join handicraft workshops and learn about
local traditions.
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The Seniors
University of China
(SUC)
The Open University of China established the Seniors
University of China in January 2015. The initiative responds
to the governments call to expand learning opportunities
for older people and to build a society where lifelong
learning is available to everyone.
The University aims to meet the diverse and individual
learning needs of seniors, especially their need for cultural
and spiritual enrichment.
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VIETNAM (2024–2025)
Vietnams continuing education system
enrolled over 26.3 million learners
nationwide.
Adult literacy rates (ages 15–60) reached
99.10% at level 1 and 97.72% at level 2.
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GLOBAL (2025)
Adults with high cognitive and problem-
solving skills show a 74% participation rate in
lifelong learning.
Adults with lower skill levels participate far
less, at only 42%, highlighting global inequality
in access to lifelong learning.
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REVISION
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1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST EXPLAINS WHY
LEARNING CONTINUES BEYOND GRADUATION?
A. Because students must complete unfinished school tasks
B. Because knowledge and skills constantly change in modern
life
C. Because employers require everyone to return to school
every year
D. Because learning after graduation is optional and mostly
for fun
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ANSWER: B
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2. WHICH IS NOT AN EXAMPLE OF LIFELONG
LEARNING?
A. Taking online courses to update digital skills
B. Learning a new language for work or travel
C. Stopping all forms of study after leaving university
D. Attending workshops or seminars to improve
professional abilities
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ANSWER: C
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3. WHAT IS ONE MAIN BENEFIT OF LIFELONG
LEARNING?
A. It guarantees a higher salary immediately
B. It helps individuals stay adaptable in a fast-
changing world
C. It prevents people from changing careers
D. It eliminates the need for any professional
training
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ANSWER: B
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4. LIFELONG LEARNING ONLY TAKES PLACE IN
FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS SUCH AS SCHOOLS
OR UNIVERSITIES.
True or False
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ANSWER: FALSE
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The beautiful thing about learning is
that no one can take it away from you.
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– B.B. King
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THANK
YOU
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GROUP 1
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VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 LIFELONG LEARNING
Why education doesn't end at graduation? Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 GROUP MEMBERS LƯƠNG TUẤN ĐẠT NGUYỄN QUỲNH GIANG BÙI VĨNH NGUYÊN
ĐẶNG NGUYỄN NHẤT HUY CAO THỤC QUYÊN Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01. CONCEPT 02. BENEFITS 03. MAINTENANCE STEPS 04. REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES 05. REVISION Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 CONCEPT OF LIFELONG LEARNING
Lifelong learning is the continuous, self-driven pursuit
of knowledge and skills
throughout life.
➢ It occurs in various learning environments, supporting
both personal and professional growth.
➢ It emphasizes adaptability and proactive learning to
stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1
To keep up with the changing world WHY SHOULD WE
To acquire new useful skills and ideas to CHOOSE TO KEEP spot opportunities LEARNING?
To achieve goals in our career paths
To be the better version of ourselves Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 Maintenance Steps
Keep learning, keep growing
Maintain your lifelong learning: assess,
set goals, grow skil s, and reflect. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 ESTABLISH CLEAR LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define clear and achievable learning goals is
essential for sustaining lifelong learning.
Identify desired skills or knowledge helps learners
plan their learning path with purpose.
Establish clear objectives also offer measurable benchmarks to track progress. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 CULTIVATE
Lifelong learning requires regular engagement and dedicated study time. CONSISTENT LEARNING
Scheduling daily or weekly periods for reading, research, or
skill practice
helps build lasting habits. HABITS
Consistent micro-learning sessions can significantly support long-term growth. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 DEVELOP CRITICAL AND REFLECTIVE THINKING SKILLS
Sustained learning relies on questioning, analyzing,
and evaluating information
.
Practicing critical thinking by asking why, checking
evidence, and considering alternatives
prevents passive learning.
Reflective thinking helps connect new knowledge with prior experience. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES Communication Skills 2
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Thailand’s first school for the elderly is cal ed Tambon
Hua Ngom Elderly School. Its aim is to improve the
quality of life for older adults and help them stay active Thailand
and productive in an ageing society. Elderly
The school recruits local teachers and monks to teach a School
wide range of subjects. Besides language classes, older
learners can join handicraft workshops and learn about local traditions. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 The Seniors University of China (SUC)
The Open University of China established the Seniors
University of China in January 2015. The initiative responds
to the government’s cal to expand learning opportunities
for older people and to build a society where lifelong
learning is available to everyone.
The University aims to meet the diverse and individual
learning needs of seniors, especial y their need for cultural and spiritual enrichment. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1
VIETNAM (2024–2025) GLOBAL (2025)
Vietnam’s continuing education system
➢ Adults with high cognitive and problem-
enrolled over 26.3 million learners
solving skills show a 74% participation rate in nationwide. lifelong learning.
Adult literacy rates (ages 15–60) reached
➢ Adults with lower skill levels participate far
99.10% at level 1 and 97.72% at level 2.
less, at only 42%, highlighting global inequality
in access to lifelong learning. Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 REVISION Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1
1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST EXPLAINS WHY
LEARNING CONTINUES BEYOND GRADUATION?
A. Because students must complete unfinished school tasks
B. Because knowledge and skil s constantly change in modern life
C. Because employers require everyone to return to school every year
D. Because learning after graduation is optional and mostly for fun ⟶ ANSWER: B Communication Skills 2
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2. WHICH IS NOT AN EXAMPLE OF LIFELONG LEARNING?
A. Taking online courses to update digital skil s
B. Learning a new language for work or travel
C. Stopping al forms of study after leaving university
D. Attending workshops or seminars to improve professional abilities ⟶ ANSWER: C Communication Skills 2
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3. WHAT IS ONE MAIN BENEFIT OF LIFELONG LEARNING?
A. It guarantees a higher salary immediately
B. It helps individuals stay adaptable in a fast- changing world
C. It prevents people from changing careers
D. It eliminates the need for any professional training ⟶ ANSWER: B Communication Skills 2
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4. “LIFELONG LEARNING ONLY TAKES PLACE IN
FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS SUCH AS SCHOOLS OR UNIVERSITIES.” True or False ⟶ ANSWER: FALSE Communication Skills 2
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“The beautiful thing about learning is
that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King Communication Skills 2
VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education GROUP 1 THANK YOU Communication Skills 2