终身教育作为一种现代教育思想,已经被各国广泛接受和认可,其对象为社会的全体成员,强调教育伴随人的一生,而不是随着学校教育的结束而终止。成人教育是教育体系中的重要组成部分,是学校教育的延续和补充,它在终身教育体系中占有重要的地位。在此主要阐述了成人教育的发展,并对其在终身教育体系中的地位和作用进行了研究。 Lifelong education, as a modern educational thought, has been widely accepted and endorsed by all countries. Its object is all members of society, emphasizing that education accompanies one’s life, rather than ending with the end of school education. Adult education is an important part of the education system, an extension and supplement of school education. It occupies an important position in the lifelong education system. This article mainly expounds the development of adult education and studies its status and role in lifelong education system.