Abstract
In this study, it is aimed to determine teachers’ lifelong learning (LLL) tendencies. It is also aimed to reveal the variables that are associated to the LLL tendencies and to predict its levels. This research, which was a relational model, was utilised in spring term of 2017–2018 academic year. The participants of the study consisted of 199 teachers working at various school levels associated with the Ministry of National Education. According to the results of the study, it was found that demographic, occupational variables and the burnout in the multiple linear regression analysis were significant predictors of LLL tendency. When the variables are considered one by one, it is concluded that the predictors of teachers’ LLL tendencies are age, occupational seniority and burnout. Keywords: Teachers, lifelong learning tendency, personal variables, occupational variables, occupational burnout
Highlights
Nowadays, the continuous development of information technologies influences what type of competencies information society individuals need to pose in using those technologies effectively
A relational model was designed for lifelong learning (LLL) tendency based on the reviews of the studies related to LLL
According to the findings of the study, it was determined that there was a negative relationship between age and LLL tendencies of teachers
Summary
The continuous development of information technologies influences what type of competencies information society individuals need to pose in using those technologies effectively. Because of the rapid changes observed in communal living, individuals have to acquire new knowledge and skills. At this point, it can be stated that lifelong learning (LLL) has gained more importance. The concept of LLL points out the importance of improving the knowledge, skills and competences of individuals in order to be successful and happy members of knowledge society from birth to death (European Commission, 2002). LLL refers to a period that requires an individual to develop own competences and skills within his/her lifetime (Demirel, 2009). LLL, which includes formal and informal education, involves the ability of individuals to develop their qualifications, understanding and abilities to solve the problem, and to be able to transfer these to other situations (Sonmez, 2007)
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