The relationship between teacher education, professionalism and lifelong learning

Abstract

This qualitative study unravels teachers' perception on and involvement in lifelong learning through literature review. It also attempts to foster and encourage lifelong learning through professionalism and as the twenty first century is approaching, learning throughout life will be essential for adapting to the evolving requirements of the labour market and for better mastery of the changing time-frames and rhythms of an integral part of national and international policies. The findings suggest that lifelong learning is significant as the nature of teaching demands teachers to be engaged in continuing career-long professional development and additionally they are the schools' greatest asset to deliver knowledge.