Informal learning in the Netherlands

Marjolein Caniëls; Paul A. Kirschner

Informal learning in the Netherlands

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Lifelong learning (LLL) is a focal point of Dutch policy in relation to innovation, economic growth and social-cohesion. Prerequisite for LLL policy and implementation is knowledge of LLL participation of the working age population (18-64 years). Problem is that policy makers, government agencies and learning institutions only know the extent for formal LLL and not informal and non-formal LLL. This contribution represents the first large-scale study of participation in, barriers for and benefits of LLL in the Netherlands. Results show that in the Dutch labour force that younger workers make more use of LLL than older workers and those with higher levels of formal education participate more than those with lower levels. Perceived benefits include better job performance, keeping up with new knowledge, and better performance of new, job-related tasks Barriers include lack of time, inconvenient time and place of LLL-activities, cost of LLL-activities, and a lack of employer support.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 17th EDINEB Conference: Crossing Borders in Education and Work-Based Learning
Editors	S. Halley, C. Birch, D. Tempelaar, M. McCuddy, N. Hérnandez Nanclares, S. Reeb Grube, W. Gijselaers, B. Rienties, N. Nelissen
Place of Publication	Maastricht
Publisher	FEBA ERD Press
Pages	339-348
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	978-90-813727-3-2
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	17th EDINEB Conference: Crossing Borders in Education and Work-Based Learning - Thames Vally University, London, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Jun 2010 → 11 Jun 2010 http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/7078/

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Conference	17th EDINEB Conference: Crossing Borders in Education and Work-Based Learning
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	9/06/10 → 11/06/10
Internet address	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/7078/

Keywords

Informal learning
Netherlands
Cross sectional study
Lifelong learning

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Caniëls, Marjolein ; Kirschner, Paul A. / Informal learning in the Netherlands. Proceedings of the 17th EDINEB Conference: Crossing Borders in Education and Work-Based Learning. editor / S. Halley ; C. Birch ; D. Tempelaar ; M. McCuddy ; N. Hérnandez Nanclares ; S. Reeb Grube ; W. Gijselaers ; B. Rienties ; N. Nelissen. Maastricht : FEBA ERD Press, 2010. pp. 339-348

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Caniëls, M & Kirschner, PA 2010, Informal learning in the Netherlands. in S Halley, C Birch, D Tempelaar, M McCuddy, N Hérnandez Nanclares, S Reeb Grube, W Gijselaers, B Rienties & N Nelissen (eds), Proceedings of the 17th EDINEB Conference: Crossing Borders in Education and Work-Based Learning. FEBA ERD Press, Maastricht, pp. 339-348, 17th EDINEB Conference: Crossing Borders in Education and Work-Based Learning, London, United Kingdom, 9/06/10.

Informal learning in the Netherlands. / Caniëls, Marjolein; Kirschner, Paul A.
Proceedings of the 17th EDINEB Conference: Crossing Borders in Education and Work-Based Learning. ed. / S. Halley; C. Birch; D. Tempelaar; M. McCuddy; N. Hérnandez Nanclares; S. Reeb Grube; W. Gijselaers; B. Rienties; N. Nelissen. Maastricht: FEBA ERD Press, 2010. p. 339-348.

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