Since the quantitative expansion of lifelong learning, attention has been focused on the lifelong educators; experts in the lifelong learning field. Lifelong educators are qualified by the Minister of Education, Science and Technology. However the pro...
Since the quantitative expansion of lifelong learning, attention has been focused on the lifelong educators; experts in the lifelong learning field. Lifelong educators are qualified by the Minister of Education, Science and Technology. However the professionalism of lifelong educators are being argued since the former Community education specialist to when lifelong education law was revised in 2007 until now. Therefore, based on the lack of consideration of the participants in lifelong training program, this study focused on reorganizing the lifelong educator training program based on the participants.
For this purpose, by measuring the educational satisfaction and perception with questionnaire method the following research tasks were set. First, with checking the educational satisfaction of lifelong educators, this study tried to find out how much satisfaction does the participants experience in lifelong educator training programs. Second, through knowing the perception of lifelong educators, this study tried to understand whats the perception participants have about lifelong educator programs.
In addition, we tried to clarify the relationship between each educational satisfaction factor, difference in educational satisfaction based on each participant factor, relationship between motives of participant and each educational satisfaction factor, relationship between participants perception and educational satisfaction as sub-research task for each research task.
Questionnaires were distributed to students taking lifelong educator programs in 5 universities in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Chungcheong Province. Based on a total of 163 questionnaires, frequency analysis, ANOVA, t-test, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis was performed.
The result of this study is as follows.
First, participants in lifelong educator training programs experienced overall satisfaction in the program. In particular, satisfaction for instructors was high, and educational contents, methods and utilization of the program were evaluated as positive.
Second, there was difference in educational satisfaction based on the lifelong educator programs completed. No differences in overall satisfaction and satisfaction utilization were shown, but participants who completed fewer programs had relatively higher satisfaction for educational contents, instructors and methods. And the majors of lifelong educator training program participants showed no difference in educational satisfaction. At last, difference in educational satisfaction showed based on the level expected to be obtained. Participants achieving level 2 were evaluated to acquire more professional knowledge, competency, attitude for lifelong learning that participants achieving level 3.
Third, lifelong educator training program participants were highly goal-oriented, and also activity-oriented. Participants' goal-oriented and activity-oriented motive showed high correlation between overall satisfactions. Learning-oriented motivation had high correlation with satisfaction of the instructor.
Fourth, each educational satisfaction factor of the participants in lifelong educator program had statistically significant correlation. Especially satisfaction for instructors and education methods had the highest correlation statistically, and satisfaction for educational contents and utilization affected overall satisfaction.
Fifth, lifelong educator training program participants viewed the program positively. Participants showed positive evaluation on appropriateness of the educational level but were negative with accessibility of institutions and information provided.
Sixth, appropriateness of the educational level and overall satisfaction of the participants’ perception of lifelong educator training program had high correlation.
In conclusion, participants in lifelong educator training programs were generally satisfied, but participants who completed more programs had relatively low satisfaction. This shows that lifelong educator training programs are not providing participants what they want. The result of this study shows lifelong educator training programs need to consider and reflect participants’ perception.