The acquisition of knowledge, skills,
competences that
lifelong learning should enable is not limited, in its conceptual understanding, to that of foundational skills, but also encompasses a larger panel of skills, bearing in mind the emergence of new skills deemed critical
for individuals (as
learning to
learn, skills
for global citizenship, entrepreneurial skills, and other core skills).
«Over 50 years of research links the various roles that families play in a child's education — as supporters of
learning, encouragers of grit and determination, models of
lifelong learning, and advocates of proper programming and placements
for their child — with indicators of student achievement including student grades, achievement test scores, lower drop - out rates, students» sense of personal
competence and efficacy
for learning, and students» beliefs about the importance of education.»