The Role of Lifelong Education in the Work of Teachers

Cjeloživotno je obrazovanje zasigurno jedan od značajnih faktora razvoja svakog društva. Potreba za neprestanim razvojem javila se temeljem ubrzanog razvoja tehnologija i društva. Obrazovanje odraslih u društvu znanja postaje ključno za profesionalni razvoj pojedinca, posebice onih kojima rad uključuje daljnji prijenos znanja. Cilj provedenog istraživanja bio je istražiti ulogu cjeloživotnog obrazovanja u radu učitelja i oblike i prakse njihovog sudjelovanja u programima obrazovanja odraslih. Rezultati su ukazali na opće zadovoljstvo ponuđenim programima dodatnog usavršavanja te učestalosti njihovog održavanja. Učitelji/ice ističu potrebu za boljim sustavom vrednovanja dodatnih usavršavanja u njihovom profesionalnom napredovanju.Lifelong education is certainly one of the most important factors in the development of contemporary society. The need for continuous development arose from the accelerated development of technologies and society. Adult education in the knowledge society becomes crucial for the professional development of individuals, especially those whose work involves the further transfer of knowledge. The aim of the conducted research was to investigate the role of lifelong education in the work of teachers and the forms and practices of their participation in adult education programs. The results indicated general satisfaction with the offered additional training programs and their frequency. Teachers emphasize the need for a better evaluation system for additional training in their professional development