Dr. Szilvia Simándi
Eszterházy Károly Catholic University (Hungary)
https://doi.org/10.53656/ped2024-2.08
Abstract. The paper relates to the practical implementation of lifelong learning, and more closely to its effect related to subjective quality of life. Learning circles are known platforms of adult learning, and nowadays the main motivation of adults is typically to indulge in a certain topic – based on personal curiosity – in cooperation with others with similar interest. The challenges of the previous time period (Covid pandemic, energy crisis, etc.) more and more increase the value of online learning opportunities and community experiences. In this paper a needs assessment is presented on the interest in and demand on online study circles among adult responders, in the frame of a questionnaire research (n=318). Among the questions respondents were asked to give their expectations, and as a result, three types were to identified in the frame of factor analysis.
Keywords: learning circles, web 2.0. tools, online communities, adult learning, online learning, lifelong learning
