In Lifelong Learning: A View from the Coal Face, Marsh revisits research undertaken in 1999-2000 which examined how the then current government initiatives could contribute to the development of human potential and more importantly, the whole person; the centre of Rosalie Marsh's personal ethos. This extensive research was undertaken when there was a new focus on work-based learning; an area in which the author was involved as she worked with a wide spectrum of adult learners across the UK. This new direction in learning was in an effort to raise standards,improve skills and meeting national targets in education and training to increase the prosperity of the nation. Marsh examines various issues and new initiatives of the day and reflects on where we are now . This is the first of the new Lifelong Learning:Personal Effectiveness Guides by Rosalie Marsh which draw from her extensive skills & industrial experience in sales management and work-based learning in adult and further education; They are designed as a user-friendly support material for learners of all ages with a wide range of abilities. From the Book Back Cover.This is the first of the new Lifelong Learning:Personal Effectiveness Guides by Rosalie Marsh which draw from her extensive skills & industrial experience in sales management and work-based learning in adult and further education. Through literature review and empirical research this book asks: 'What is lifelong learning?' It examines the: Human perspective Economic perspective Official perspective and other perspectives before looking at other nations v the UK. The author looks at the wider issues of: Learning Opportunity Access Professional and Personal Development before asking if the success of the initiatives are being effectively measured. The results of the semi-structured interviews with a cross-section of mature adults had surprising results. Who is this book for? Aimed at the Home Learner and designed to read in bite-sized chunks. Someone who is unable to attend formal courses. To fill gaps in underpinning knowledge and skills needed to 'get on in life'. Designed as a user-friendly support material for learners of all ages with a wide range of abilities. http://www.christalpublishing.com