Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning

Amaratunga, RDG; Pathirage, CP; Keraminiyage, KP; Thayaparan, M

Abstract

The mismatch between graduate skills and labour market requirements has been identified as one
of the main factors behind graduate unemployment and employer dissatisfaction, particularly in
the Built Environment sector, as reported by EU labour force survey 2008. This paper presents the
initial conceptual ideas of a research project titled Built Environment Lifelong Learning
Challenging University Responses to Vocational Education. This research projects aims to
modernise the Higher Education Institutions to be more responsive to construction labour market
skills needs. To achieve this aim, lifelong learning concept will be incorporated within the Higher
Education system where focus will be given on Built Environment programmes. The overall
research methodology and the research techniques adopted are outlined in this paper. It also
shares an initial literature review in the area of skills and employability and discusses the role of
HEIs in lifelong learning.

Citation

Amaratunga, R., Pathirage, C., Keraminiyage, K., & Thayaparan, M. Advancement of built environment higher education through lifelong learning. Presented at International research conference on sustainability in built environment, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: International research conference on sustainability in built environment
• Conference Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• End Date: Jun 19, 2010
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2010
• Deposit Date: Sep 15, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Keywords: Built Environment, Higher Education reform, Labour market skills, Lifelong Learning
• Publisher URL: http://www.becon.mrt.ac.lk/caslebemru/Conference_Pro.pdf
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference