PART Recent Trends and Developments in Government Policies in Education, Science and Culture
Chapter 2. Promotion of Lifelong Learning
4 Lifelong Learning and Activities in the Fields of Non-formal Education, Culture and Sports
(1) Demands for More Diversified and Advanced Learning
The focus of people's learning activities are apparently shifting
from practical or academic learning to learning for enjoyment and personal enhancement.
However, considering the rapid progress of science and technology and other dramatic
changes in our society, we can predict that the acquisition of practical knowledge
and skills which are useful for vocational and family life will become increasingly
important and that the demands for more diversified and advanced learning will
increase.