LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE FIELD OF MODERN EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Global events and changes in the world, based on geopolitical attitudes and approaches have reflections on all spheres of society and social relations. Specifically, we want to look at the reflections that occur every day in the field of education on a global scale. Global education reforms in the world are happening continuously, and I will only mention the reform of higher education (Bologna process) and the promotion of the concept of lifelong learning by the European Commission (European Union).

It is very difficult to predict the future of upbringing and education, but it is to be expected that education will be modernized in all directions. The education system is changing its role and becoming more functional, ie it has tendencies of progress and development towards a global “knowledge society“. The rapid technological progress and the systematic introduction of information and communication technologies in education contribute to this development of education.

The modern age in which we live and work brings us various life challenges and temptations that we have to deal with, regardless of our profession, affiliation, commitment, level of education, space, time and other circumstances in which we function, as a member of society and community. The modern age requires a built and developed society with ready and capable citizens, who are able to respond to the challenges, problems and needs that arise. The answer to the mentioned challenges lies in continuous learning and improvement, improvement of the level of knowledge, abilities and skills, which certainly offers us a global concept of lifelong learning. The significance and value of the concept of lifelong learning in the field of “knowledge society” and “sustainable development” is really invaluable, which will be partly shown through this professional paper.