Living In A Learning Society

Learning by Interest: Experiences and Commitments in Lives with Dance and Crafts

“…Referring to Dreier (2000), David creates a personal participatory trajectory, changeable over time but he never loses sight of his aim and direction in life. Our conclusion is that David's learning story highlights the fact that significant learning experiences (Antikainen et al 1996) occur as definable events, such as his learning in his youth. However, just as important is that his learning over time also reflects significant learning experiences as a cumulative development.…”

“…According to this, an experience, whether it is of great or little importance, stands out as an enduring memory. When speaking about learning, we can compare this with the concept of significant learning experiences (Antikainen et al 1996). Referring to Dewey, Antikainen et al propose that the key factors in learning and human development are the quality and continuity of experiences.…”

“…Throughout the whole process, fulfilment is anticipated and felt very strongly. Henrik illustrates what Antikainen et al (1996) describe as significant learning experiences that stress the cumulative characteristics rather than a definable learning event that changes the life course. He explicitly interprets the fulfilment of the experiences.…”

Jammin’ the Blues: Experiencing the “Good Life”

“… Smilde (2008) contended that lifelong learning shaped by four principles. The first is autobiographical awareness ( Antikainen et al, 1996 ), which is related to a person’s sense of their musical identity. The second, significant learning ( Rogers, 1969 ), refers to pivotal experiential moments during the life-course, that strengthen both individual and musical identity.…”