April 1st, 2016 | RESEARCH
Given the importance of learning to economic and life success, this review seeks to broaden the conception of learning beyond traditional formal education. Learning occurs every day in many ways and in a range of settings. This broad scope of learning--termed "informal learning"--is increasingly important in the rapidly changing knowledge economy. As such, in this review paper, we examine the different types of informal learning, their opportunities and challenges, and their issues of access and equity. Spanning multiple disciplines, e draw particular attention to the workplace and adult learning literature. This meta-review is a synthesis of over 600 publications with a focus on review articles published in the last 25 years.
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Michelle Van Noy, Author, Rutgers UniversityHeather James, Author, Rutgers University
Crystal Bedley, Author, Rutgers University
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Funding Source: Private Foundation
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Audience: Administration | Leadership | Policymakers | Adults | Educators | Teachers | General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science
Resource Type: Literature Review | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Informal | Formal Connections | Media and Technology | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Public Programs