Eğitim Fakültesi Öğretim Elemanlarinin Yaşam Boyu Öğrenme Yeterliklerine İlişkin Algilari * The Perceptions of Academicians in Education Faculties on Their Lifelong Learning Competencies

It was aimed to determine academicians' perceptions on their lifelong learning competencies according to various variables. The sample was composed of 255 academicians at Education Faculty at Mersin University, Firat University, Dicle University, Trakya University, Selcuk University, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Adnan Menderes University and Cukurova University. Data of the study were collected via lifelong learning competency scale developed by researchers and by asking them to describe their perceptions on lifelong competencies via a metaphor. For data analysis descriptive statistics, independent sample t test, one way variance analysis (ANOVA), Pearson correlation parameter and content analysis were used. It was observed academicians' perceptions on their lifelong competencies were high and their perceptions differed as regards gender, foreign language proficiency level and technology using level. The learning continuity was emphasized via the metaphors. Not generating any metaphor forming limited competency perception indicated academicians' positive perceptions on their lifelong learning competencies.