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ERIC Number: EJ1155385
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1947-8607
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Cultural Learning Processes through Local Wisdom: A Case Study on Adult and Lifelong Learning in Thailand
Ratana-Ubol, Archanya; Henschke, John A.
International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, v6 n2 Article 4 p41-60 2015
This article provides the background and concept of Thailand Lifelong Learning [LLL], even attempting a definition. The Thai LLL vision encompasses strategies for developing human qualities such as integrity, self-reliance, adaptability, resilience, and spirituality, to name a few. In some regards LLL seeks to recapture a more fully-developed perspective, on what in earlier times and places [1238 AD in Thailand], was called "indigenous education", as it now pursues the benefits of a vibrant Learning Society. Progress of LLL in Thailand at times seems to be very slow and methodological rather than dynamic. It stems from developing a policy of learning processes for establishing solid education systems--Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal. LLL also has developed by means of garnering and integrating "Local Wisdom" [a Thai term designating important valued human experience] into what has become known as "cultural learning processes". This Local Wisdom is held by "Wisdom Teachers" and encompasses nine areas, as follows: agriculture, handicraft/cottage industry, traditional medicine, conservation of natural resources, funding/community economics, fine arts, languages/literatures, philosophy/religion/tradition, and food/nutrition. Government Organizations and Private Non-Governmental Organizations have strongly supported and have been major forces for advancing cultural learning, LLL, and what may be labeled as a "Learning Society". In addition, collaboration between Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok [Thailand's premier university] and Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri, USA, has helped Thai LLL advance immeasurably and move toward becoming a Learning Society from 2010 to 2015. Added to this, and provided a Model of Cultural Learning, with recommendations for improvement at the National and Community levels. It concludes with assurances toward its creating diversity within the constituencies to be served, strengthening a self-sufficient economy, solidifying moral values, and enhancing Thailand's becoming a vibrant and flourishing Lifelong Learning Society.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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