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Statement Regarding Life-Long Education.

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Title:	Statement Regarding Life-Long Education.
Authors:	Mathur, M. V., United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France).
Peer Reviewed:	N
Page Count:	7
Publication Date:	1972
Descriptors:	Adult Education, Adult Programs, Citizen Participation, College Role, Developing Nations, Educational Attitudes, Lecture Method, Lifelong Learning, Speeches
Geographic Terms:	India
Abstract:	A point of view on the subject of life-long education is presented. The viewpoint espoused is that the academic community should make an effort to attract to the campus a group of citizens who showed interest in keeping up their education and understanding of contemporary developments. When this program was undertaken, a series of 40 lectures were delivered to such a group by the leading lights of the scholarly community. Various surveys conducted over a period of years on the subject of adult education are mentioned. Finally, the role of the university in this field is discussed. Currently, the universities in developing countries are still searching for a direction to follow in life-long education. (CK)
Entry Date:	1973
Accession Number:	ED074334
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	A point of view on the subject of life-long education is presented. The viewpoint espoused is that the academic community should make an effort to attract to the campus a group of citizens who showed interest in keeping up their education and understanding of contemporary developments. When this program was undertaken, a series of 40 lectures were delivered to such a group by the leading lights of the scholarly community. Various surveys conducted over a period of years on the subject of adult education are mentioned. Finally, the role of the university in this field is discussed. Currently, the universities in developing countries are still searching for a direction to follow in life-long education. (CK)