Writing for and Because of Lifelong Learning

Tanju DEVECİ

doi:https://doi.org/10.12973/eu-jer.8.1.1

Article Details

Writing for and Because of Lifelong Learning

Authors:

Tanju DEVECİ

Publisher:

Eurasian Society of Educational Research

Main Topics:

Education

Journal:

European Journal of Educational Research 2019 Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.1-7

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000783534

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

2165-8714

pISSN:

2165-8714

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12973/eu-jer.8.1.1

Abstract:

 


Once a privilege for the members of the elite, writing
is now a staple of everyday life accessible to the masses. Despite its
significance for individuals’ economic, psychological, and educational
well-being, it may not always be utilized to its full capacity. This is partly
due to reductionist approaches to writing without full consideration of its
various manifestations in life. This paper will argue that writing is more than
the inscription of letters and symbols on paper (or on screen). The common
misconception that highly developed artistic skills are a must for one to be a
“good” writer often prevents individuals from engaging in rewarding learning
experiences in and outside of formal education contexts. The realization of the
ways in which writing in fact is a part of our daily lives and therefore cannot
be divorced from learning throughout life will reduce concerns about a possible
lack in writing skills. It will also be maintained in this paper that there is
complementarity between lifelong learning and writing; just as lifelong
learning requires the utilization of writing skills, greater involvement in
writing and enhancements to one’s writing skills support lifelong learning
skills. This paper will also propose that an emphasis on writing across
curriculum in formal education settings as well as outside of formal education
will help prepare individuals for engagement in continuous learning throughout
life.

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Article Details

Writing for and Because of Lifelong Learning

Authors: Tanju DEVECİ

Publisher: Eurasian Society of Educational Research

Main Topics: Education

Journal: European Journal of Educational Research 2019 Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.1-7

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000783534

Frequency: Quarterly

eISSN: 2165-8714

pISSN: 2165-8714

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12973/eu-jer.8.1.1

Issues

Authors:

Tanju DEVECİ

Publisher:

Eurasian Society of Educational Research

Main Topics:

Education

Journal:

European Journal of Educational Research 2019 Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.1-7

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000783534

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

2165-8714

pISSN:

2165-8714

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12973/eu-jer.8.1.1