Intergenerational Learning Enhanced through Local Wisdom in Thailand

Abstract

Lifelong learning is significant in the Thai learning society. Presently, Thailand has been aging as a society since 2005, with an aging population of 20 percent in 2021 which is expected to become 30% of the population in 2040.  Lifelong learning is the continuous supportive process which stimulates and empowers Thai citizens to acquire knowledge, attitudes, values, skills and understanding which they will require throughout their lives. Since 2005, Thailand’s elderly population has been rising and by 2021 the estimated aging population will have reached 20%. This is expected to rise to 30% of the population by 2040. The problem of profound intergenerational fragmentation is increasing. Facilitating intergenerational learning enhanced through local wisdom will promote the cultural perspectives in intergeneration communication between young people and the elderly. The transmission of local wisdom from generation to generation through informal learning, which takes place through all forms of learning as a result of an individual’s life experiences.. The promotion of intergenerational learning offers people of different ages the opportunity to come together and share their expertise, experiences, knowledge and skills.  Such learning can provide benefits to all involved and foster life-enhancing understanding and growth.