Lifelong Learning for Engineers and Scientists in the Information Age

2

Definitions of Lifelong Learning and How They Relate to the Engineering Profession

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) defines lifelong learning thus:

lifelong learning n. a form of or approach to education which promotes the continuation of learning throughout adult life, esp. by making educational material and instruction available through libraries, colleges, or information technology.

OED Online (Oxford University Press)

The OED definition provides a good general starting point that lifelong learning is primarily conducted through educational institutions. In fact, the idea or concept of “lifelong learning” can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. At a presentation to Leningrad University, Bosco (2007) traces the classical roots of the ...