Пътят на промяната: от образование към учене през целия живот
The Path of Change: from Education to Lifelong Learning

Summary/Abstract: Dynamic societal changes and the rapid pace of knowledge development require a rethinking of traditional education as a one-time process limited to early life. The concept of lifelong learning, a continuous process of acquiring knowledge and skills from childhood to old age, is gaining ever greater significance. This concept is establishing itself as a fundamental principle of education in the 21st century. The purpose of the article is to examine the conceptual and policy development of the idea of lifelong learning, its contemporary significance, and the challenges to its implementation in Bulgaria. The study is based on an analysis of strategic documents at the international and national levels, academic publications, and statistical data. The article sequentially reviews the theoretical and historical foundations of the concept, the contemporary dimensions of lifelong learning, the policy frameworks of the European Union and Bulgaria in this field, as well as the socioeconomic necessity of lifelong learning. The analysis confirms the key role of lifelong learning in the development of human capital and social cohesion. In conclusion, it is emphasized that the transition to lifelong learning is a complex but inevitable process that requires consistent efforts at all levels. Viewing it as a strategic investment in human capital and the future of the nation is highlighted as a key condition for sustainable economic and social development.

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