The world of life-based learning foundations and applications across contexts Aji Prasetya Wibawa, Andrew Nafalski, Gulsun Kurubacak Çakır, Ming Foey Teng, editors

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wibawa, Aji Prasetya

Contributor:

Wibawa, Aji Prasetya, editor.

Nafalski, Andrew, editor.

Kurubacak, Gulsun, 1964- editor.

Teng, Ming Foey, editor.

Series:

Lifelong learning book series ; 2730-5325 v. 37

Lifelong learning book series 2730-5325 v. 37

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Experiential learning.

Active learning.

Continuing education.

continuing education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cham Springer 2026

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to life-based learning, a paradigm of education that integrates formal, informal, and non-formal learning experiences across various contexts and domains, such as community, workplace, personal, and leisure settings. The book addresses the problem of how to design and implement effective and engaging learning experiences that are relevant, meaningful, and authentic for learners of all ages and backgrounds. The book also explores the benefits and key challenges of life-based learning for learners, educators and policy makers through case studies of life-based learning initiatives and programs from around the world. The book is intended for those interested or involved in the field of education, such as teachers, trainers, facilitators, curriculum developers, instructional designers, researchers, policy makers, and learners. Chapters 1, 2, 24 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 NC-ND International License via link.springer.com

Contents:

Part I: Foundations of Life-Based Learning

Chapter 1. Understanding Life-Based Learning

Chapter 2. Life-Based Learning as An Educational Paradigm

Chapter 3. Life-Based Learning vs. Traditional Learning

Chapter 4. Key Principles and Practices of Life-Based Learning

Part II: Life-Based Learning in Formal Education

Chapter 5. Life-Based Learning in Primary and Secondary Education

Chapter 6. Life-Based Learning in Higher Education

Chapter 7. Life-Based Learning in Online and Blended Learning

Chapter 8.Integrating Interdisciplinary Approaches to Real-World Relevance in Life-Based Learning

Chapter 9. Critical Literacy in Life-Based Learning

Part III: Life-Based Learning in Informal and Non-Formal Education

Chapter 10. Life-Based Learning in Community and Social Settings

Chapter 11. Life-Based Learning in Workplace and Professional Settings

Chapter 12. Life-Based Learning in Personal and Leisure Settings

Chapter 13. Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion through Life-Based Learning

Part IV: Practical Applications and Case Studies

Chapter 14.Examples of Life-Based Learning in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Chapter 15. Future Scholars: A Reflective Analysis of Student Mentorship in Scientific Research

Chapter 16. Examples of Life-Based Learning in Online and Blended Learning

Chapter 17. Life-Based Learning Projects: Strategy for School - Community Engagement

Chapter 18.Preparing Science Teachers for Workplace Dynamics through Life-Based Learning: A Model Discussion on Service Learning Strategies in Malaysia

Chapter 19. Life-Based Students' Professional Career Development in Chinese Higher Education to Fostering Skills and Innovative Workforce

Chapter 20. Wayang: A Case of Life-Based Learning Hobbies and Interests in Personal and Leisure Settings

Chapter 21. Success story in life-based learning: How pesantren transforms real- life experiences into educational gold

Chapter 22. The KGR Educational Framework Values Life-Based Teacher Training

Part V: Implications, Recommendations, and Future Outlook

Chapter 23. Life-Based Learning Implications and Recommendations for Policy Makers

Chapter 24. Reflections, Transformations, and Futures

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 7, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Wibawa, Aji Prasetya The World of Life-Based Learning

ISBN:

9783032167316

3032167310

OCLC:

1589258024

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license