Developed communication in native language as a prerequisite for the quality of lifelong learning

Abstract

The concept of lifelong learning is the acquisition of key competencies which represent a portable, multifunctional set of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to each individual for his personal fulfilment and development, social inclusion and employment. Communication in the mother tongue is the primary key competence and a prerequisite for the development of all other key competences. In order for an individual to be communicatively and linguistically competent, he must be able to use a dictionary of a language in various social areas of life, i.e. he must be capable of correct and creative oral and written expression and interpretation of concepts, thoughts, feelings, attitudes and facts, as well as for linguistic interaction in a series of various social and cultural situations.The analysis focuses on factors necessary for the realization of the mentioned goals and for indicating the importance of design and development of new concepts of teaching programmes/curricula, and thus new methodical approaches to teaching and learning.
 
Keywords: Communication tools, communication in the mother tongue, lifelong learning, the Croatian Qualifications Framework, programmes/curricula for adult education.