Lifelong Learning as a Strategic Framework for Human Resource Development, Digital Literacy, and Sustainable Education in the Era of Global Transformation

Abstract

Lifelong learning is the key to improving human resource quality, adapting to change, and achieving sustainable development. This paper employs a literature study approach, systematically elaborating on schools, lifelong education, and formal, non-formal, and informal learning based on journals and books to understand the framework of lifelong education. Lifelong learning is a comprehensive system encompassing all learning activities that occur throughout human life. The concept aims to create better individuals and societies while serving as a major project in modern communities living in an ever-changing and information-rich world. Lifelong education plays a vital role in helping people continuously adapt to change. Also known as Life Long Education, it emphasizes continuous learning from birth to death through various educational pathways, formal, non-formal, and informal. Thus, lifelong learning underscores that education does not end with formal schooling but continues throughout life across multiple modes of learning.