Conference Paper (published)
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Citation
Field J (2009) Reflecting From the Front Line: Research on Lifelong Learning and Policies for Well-Being. In: Education-line Database. 39th Annual SCUTREA conference, University of Cambridge, UK, 07.07.2009-09.07.2009. Leeds: University of Leeds. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/bei/COLN/COLN_default.html
Abstract
The paper provides an account of the interface between policy and research on lifelong learning as experienced in a recent UK Foresight exercise. In 2008, the UK Government Office for Science published a lengthy report on what it called mental capital and well-being. Commissioned as part of the Foresight process – intended to help government anticipate emerging and urgent future developments - the report outlined a number of interventions that could be taken in the short to medium term in order to improve mental capital and well-being over the longer term. The paper concludes with reflections on the challenges and limitations of the researcher's role in policy development.
Keywords
Education policy; Lifelong learning; Well-being; Education research; Adult education Great Britain
| Status | Published |
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| Publication date | 31/07/2009 |
| Publication date online | 01/07/2009 |
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| Publisher | University of Leeds |
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| Place of publication | Leeds |
| Conference | 39th Annual SCUTREA conference |
| Conference location | University of Cambridge, UK |
| Dates | – |