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Participants in this study are adult learners in full time employment who are returning to education, in many cases, after a substantial break. The empirical data was gathered from these students who are studying a master’s in business. As educators, there is a need to move beyond traditional assessment models to more creative and innovative ways to ensure learning. The empirical data gathered in this research is relevant and important and will inform practice when considering the inclusion of EBL for assessment and its role in lifelong learning.  \nKeywords: Lifelong Learning, Enquiry Based Learning (EBL), Assessment, Masters, Engagement, Adult Learners  \nIntroduction  \nStudent engagement is an ‘umbrella term’ that covers a very wide range of strategies and activities (Wynne, 2014), but, in the context of this discussion on Enquiry Based Learning (EBL), it leads to the encouraged use of working with ‘real life’ issues and problems, outside of the educational institution, for pedagogical enhancement and, ultimately, as a valuable assessment tool. Attempts at engagement present challenges on two fronts: in the day-to-day order of how a university conducts its work, and in higher order considerations around values, identity and purpose (Wynne, 2014) . Emphasis is placed on public scholarship, on sharing the expertise of the university more broadly, and on learning from communities, to contribute to public problem solving, where civically engaged universities are mindful of the contribution they make to the economy (Hunt, 2011; Wynne, 2014). Hutchings (2007) attempts to set out the  \nphilosophical bases of EBL, and argues that the true sources of EBL are to be found in enlightenment thought, its epistemology and in its aesthetics.  \nResearch Context  \nIt is vital that we move beyond a conceptualisation of education as the simple acquisition of knowledge to one which equally emphasises, nurturesand assesses innovation and expertise in the utilisation and application of knowledge (Boland, 2010) . This research focuses on the use of EBL as an appropriate assessment tool for the adult learner at a master’s level 9. In Ireland, qualifications are assigned to one of 10 levels on the National Framework of Qualifications as defined by Quality and Qualifications Ireland. Levels 6–10 cover higher education qualifications with level 9 equating to Master’s level. Adult learners are defined either based on their age, cognitive maturity, or, as anon-traditional learner (Chao, 2009). The adult learner returning to education brings a different perspective to the classroom and varying standpoints to education, in terms of emotion, motivation, and financial resources, when compared to students entering higher education through normal channels after second level education. Students learn differently in varying situations (Ramsden, 1992), and this istothe fore with adult learners and lifelong learners. Connotation varies greatly with each student but especially with the adult learner (Ramsden, 1992) . Considered reflection is therefore important when developing and applying appropriate assessment strategies for these learners. EBL has enjoyed increasing inclusion in assessment processes and, now, some informed student feedback is timely; correspondingly, this study was conducted in conjunction with adult learners studying a master’s in business degree.  \nLiterature  \nProblem solving (asitwas initially called-and later referred to as Problem Based Learning (PBL)) in higher education (HE) was developed initially for medical schools (Ertmer and Simons, 2006) . The use of problems and EBL in HE prepares students tobe more effective in the real-world situations in which they work, and to return to their places of work with ","cbCaitevOdKTcjCc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitevOdKTcjCc","pdf",74082,"English","# Introduction\n# Research Context\n# Literature\n## What is Enquiry Based Learning (EBL)?","[{\"question\":\"What is the role of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) in lifelong learning?\",\"answer\":\"EBL is presented as an engagement strategy that encourages lifelong learning by driving learners through an enquiry process and supporting learning beyond traditional instruction.\"},{\"question\":\"Who participated in the study and what was their educational context?\",\"answer\":\"The study focuses on adult learners in full-time employment who are returning to education, studying a master’s in business level.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the paper describe EBL as an assessment approach?\",\"answer\":\"It argues for moving beyond traditional assessment models, using EBL to ensure learners develop and apply knowledge through real-life issues, evidence gathering, and responsibility for analysing and presenting learning.\"}]","Assessing Lifelong Learners through Enquiry Based Learning: A Master’s Level Perspective | PDF",1792065888,23]