TEACHERS AND LIFELONG LEARNING: HOW MUCH IT WORKS?

Purpose: The present study is directed towards finding out the status of teachers in continuing their education after securing a permanent job. Methodology: 50 teachers who are technology friendly are identified and selected as random sampling method. Data was collected using lifelong learning questionnaire. Lifelong learning in this study encompass the teachers' participation and interest in doing or continuing any course after getting the job. Percentage analysis was done to find out the status. Findings: Results of the analysis indicate that though the teachers are technology friendly, they are not able to do any course and continue their learning because of so many obstacles either arises from the job or lack of time. Majority of the teachers opined that job promotion is the major fact for which gives thrust to do any course or taking interest in lifelong learning. Relevance: In this technological era, updating the skills and knowledge especially for teachers is essential to go along with students. Otherwise you will be feeling like ‘odd one out'. There is vast variety of platform for the teachers to ignite and update their knowledge. Make utilize those to fit in to the new generation classrooms.