Table 1

Development of lifelong learning policies and actions in Taiwan since the 1960s

YearDevelopment lifelong learning policies and actions in Taiwan since the 1960s
1960sConcept of lifelong learning introduced
1970s
- 1972
- 1973
UNESCO adopted the concept of lifelong learning
Learning to Be by UNESCO
Recurrent education: A strategy for lifelong learning by OECD
1970s - 1990sLittle focus on lifelong learning
1990s
- 1996
- 1998
  1. Impact of globalization

  2. Effects of an aging society

  3. Influence of information technology

  4. Learning: the treasure within by UNESCO

  5. Towards a learning society by Government of Taiwan

2000s
  1. Starting to focus on lifelong learning

  2. New regulations for implementation of lifelong learning

2002Lifelong Learning Act 2002 implemented in Taiwan
2011Compulsory curriculum reform integrating elementary and secondary education into the twelve-year curriculum
2018Implementation of 12-year compulsory education with values shifting from knowledge to competencies in self-direction action, social participation, and communicative interaction
2019 onwardChallenges for NOU Taiwan in lifelong learning environment

Source(s): Adapted and summarized from Chang et al. (2012); Chen and Huang (2017) 

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