Sustainable Development Strategies for Lifelong Learning of Adult Higher Education in ZheJiang

Xu Zhongyan

Adult education -- China -- Zhejiang

Continuing education -- China -- Zhejiang

The objectives of this research were 1) to investigate the current situation and expected trend of sustainable development of lifelong learning in adult higher education in Zhejiang Province; 2) to develop strategies for the sustainable development of lifelong learning of adult higher education in Zhejiang Province; 3) to evaluate the adaptability and feasibility of the strategies sustainable development for lifelong learning of adult higher education in Zhejiang Province. The sample group of
this study 384 students and 10 interview experts, 10 focus group discussion experts and 5 strategy assessment experts. The research tools included 1) questionnaires; 2) interviews; 3) strategies; and 4) assessment forms. Statistical methods used to analyze the data included percentage, mean, standard deviation, modified Priority Needs Index (PNImodified) and content analysis. The research instruments included 1) questionnaires, 2) interview and 3) strategies, and 4) evaluation form. The statistic to analyze the data were percentages, mean, stand deviations, Modified Priority Needs
Index; (PNImodified) and content analysis.

The results of the study found
1) The current status of sustainable development of lifelong learning in adult education in Zhejiang Province is generally moderate. Considering the overall ideal situation, it is at a good level.
2) Formulate strategies for promoting lifelong learning in adult education in Zhejiang Province, including 26 strategies in 4 aspects, build institutional measures, including 6 strategies, improve the management system, including 8 strategies, enhance learning motivation, including 7 strategies, and evaluate education quality, including 5 strategies.
3) The feasibility and adaptability evaluation of strategies for promoting lifelong learning in adult education in Zhejiang Province, the overall evaluation result is the highest level.

Keywords: Strategies Developing; Lifelong Learning; Sustainable Development; Adult Higher Education

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University. Office of Academic Resources and Information Technology

Sunata Thaveethavornsawat

Touchakorn Suwancharas

Areeya Juichamlong

2024

2025-12-22

2025-12-22

2025-12-22

thesis

application/pdf

TH 374 X8S 2024

eng

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral degree

Education Management for Sustainable Development

Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University