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Re-evaluating the Potential of Cultural Education

Today we are speaking about lifelong learning and the learning society. Both would benefit from taking the combination of education and culture seriously.

Magda Trantallidi:  Re-evaluating the Potential of Cultural Education

Today we are speaking about lifelong learning and the learning society. Both would benefit from taking the combination of education and culture seriously. Cultural education liberates creative forces necessary for a successful life and a well-functioning society. The EU has defined eight key competences; one of them is cultural awareness. More research is needed to determine the impact of cultural education on creating the desired competences.
The article also describes the culture – school network set up by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
LLLLinE 2/2003