Lifelong skills a tool for adult development in kwara state, nigeria
Kemahiran sepanjang hayat: alat untuk pembangunan dewasa di negeri kwara, nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.53840/attarbawiy.v9i1.254Keywords:
Lifelong, Skills, Adult, Development, lifelong learningAbstract
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The paper examined the lifelong skills as a tool for adult development in Kwara State, Nigeria. The acquisition and refinement of lifelong skills are pivotal in the continuous development of adults, fostering both personal and professional growth. Lifelong learning encompasses a broad spectrum of skills, including cognitive, technical, social, and emotional competencies, which are essential for adapting to the ever-evolving demands of the modern world. This paper explores the significance of lifelong skills as fundamental tools for adult development, examining their impact on career advancement. The paper recommended among other things, the government at all levels should expand access to adult education programmes, including literacy, numeracy, and vocational training, particularly in underserved, areas, Provide flexible learning opportunities such as part-time courses, evening classes, and online education to accommodate working adults and those with family responsibilities,
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Kertas kerja ini mengkaji kemahiran sepanjang hayat sebagai alat untuk pembangunan orang dewasa di Negeri Kwara, Nigeria. Pemerolehan dan penambahbaikan kemahiran sepanjang hayat adalah penting dalam pembangunan berterusan orang dewasa, yang merangsang pertumbuhan peribadi dan profesional. Pembelajaran sepanjang hayat merangkumi pelbagai jenis kemahiran - termasuk kecekapan kognitif, teknikal, sosial dan emosi - yang penting untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan keperluan dunia moden yang sentiasa berubah. Kertas ini meneroka kepentingan kemahiran sepanjang hayat sebagai alat asas untuk pembangunan orang dewasa, dengan meneliti kesannya terhadap kemajuan kerjaya. Antara cadangan dalam kertas ini ialah kerajaan di semua peringkat perlu memperluaskan akses kepada program pendidikan orang dewasa, termasuk literasi, numerasi, dan latihan vokasional, khususnya di kawasan yang kurang mendapat perkhidmatan; menyediakan peluang pembelajaran yang fleksibel seperti kursus separuh masa, kelas malam, dan pendidikan dalam talian untuk menampung keperluan golongan dewasa yang bekerja dan mereka yang mempunyai tanggungjawab keluarga.
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