Abstract
<p style="text-align:justify">Once a privilege for the members of the elite, writing is now a staple of everyday life accessible to the masses. Despite its significance for individuals’ economic, psychological, and educational well-being, it may not always be utilized to its full capacity. This is partly due to reductionist approaches to writing without full consideration of its various manifestations in life. This paper will argue that writing is more than the inscription of letters and symbols on paper (or on screen). The common misconception that highly developed artistic skills are a must for one to be a “good” writer often prevents individuals from engaging in rewarding learning experiences in and outside of formal education contexts. The realization of the ways in which writing in fact is a part of our daily lives and therefore cannot be divorced from learning throughout life will reduce concerns about a possible lack in writing skills. It will also be maintained in this paper that there is complementarity between lifelong learning and writing; just as lifelong learning requires the utilization of writing skills, greater involvement in writing and enhancements to one’s writing skills support lifelong learning skills. This paper will also propose that an emphasis on writing across curriculum in formal education settings as well as outside of formal education will help prepare individuals for engagement in continuous learning throughout life.</p>
Highlights
Today’s economic hardships make it difficult for many to meet all the exigencies and opportunities for learning in life
It will be maintained in this paper that there is complementarity between lifelong learning and writing; just as lifelong learning requires the utilization of writing skills, greater involvement in writing and enhancements to one’s writing skills support lifelong learning skills
In a recent study investigating the impact of laptop use from the perspective of digital competence in a writingintensive, project-based course, we found that students’ effective use of online environments (e.g. DropBox, OneDrive, We Transfer) facilitated their project writing experiences in teams and allowed instructors to provide instant feedback on student drafts (Deveci et al, 2018)
Summary
Today’s economic hardships make it difficult for many to meet all the exigencies and opportunities for learning in life. In either case, when the rapidly changing and protean character of technology and its impacts on employability as well as man’s continuous search for meaning in life are considered, the premiums placed upon continuous learning will remain more pressing. Demanding though this might sound, the good news is that our potential for learning is ineliminable, and our potential for development makes it incumbent on us to consider a variety of ways in which it can be utilized throughout one’s lifespan.
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