Evaluation in lifelong learning

Lifelong learning is a worldwide practice. It supposes another approach to learning and, consequently, to evaluation. In the present paper differences between traditional and lifelong learning are presented, and reasons to another type of evaluation are outlined. Lifelong learning offers a waste amount of assessment tools that aimed to develop individuals and increase their motivation. As an example of competence assessment with alternative assessment tools, one model of competence assessment of an information scientist is given in the present article.