Open Accesseutagogoy Extended: A Conceptual Framework to Support Informal, Self-Determined Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
Author(s) -
Dirk Morrison
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of studies in education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2162-6952
DOI - 10.5296/jse.v10i3.17297
Subject(s) - lifelong learning , informal learning , situated , context (archaeology) , informal education , conceptual framework , situated learning , sociology , psychology , knowledge management , pedagogy , computer science , social science , artificial intelligence , geography , higher education , political science , archaeology , law
This paper reviews and then extends the concept of heutagogy, making a case for why and how it provides a theoretical and practical framework for understanding and facilitating informal, self-determined older adults’ online lifelong learning activities and processes. This discussion is situated within a unique research context, namely, older adults’ (retirees) use of online personal learning networks (oPLNs) to support their informal lifelong learning goals. From our analysis, there is evidence to substantiate the claim that heutogogical principles were manifest within an “ecology” of informal online learning.