终身学习国际研究的历史脉络与前沿方向--基于WOS数据库50年文献的计量分析

The History and the Frontiers of International Research on Lifelong Learning:A Quantitative Analysis Based on the 50 Years of Literature in WOS Database

研究选择WOS核心数据库作为文献来源,基于文献计量的方法,使用Histcite和Citespace软件,从历史脉络、当前状况、前沿方向等3个视角分析终身学习国际研究的发展状况。研究发现:终身学习国际研究最主要的脉络是医学教育中的终身学习,其次还有自主学习、老年学习、学习成果认证及胜任能力发展;美国在终身学习国际研究中处于领先地位;终身学习国际研究前沿方向聚焦在4个方面,即以MOOC为代表的终身学习技术、以建构主义为代表的终身学习理论、以员工发展为代表的工作场所终身学习、以非正式教育为代表的终身学习方式。

WOS core database as the source of literature,based on bibliometric method,this study analyzes the development status of lifelong learning international research by means of Hiscite and Citespace software from three perspectives:historical context,current status and frontiers.It is found that lifelong learning in medical education is the most important part of international research,followed by independent learning,the aged learning,learning achievement certification and competency development.The United States is a leader in international research on lifelong learning.The international research frontiers of lifelong learning focus on four aspects,namely,lifelong learning technology represented by MOOC,lifelong learning theory represented by constructivism,lifelong learning in the workplace represented by employee development,and lifelong learning methods represented by informal education.