REASONS OF EMPLOYEES’ PARTICIPATION IN CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Authors

  • Niki Liodaki Laboratory of Pedagogical Research and Lifelong Learning, Department of Educational Science and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
  • Thanassis Karalis Laboratory of Pedagogical Research and Lifelong Learning, Department of Educational Science and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i10.5023

Keywords:

reasons for participation, employees, factors, reasons

Abstract

The aim of this study was to highlight the reasons that motivate employees to participate in Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs and, also, aims to identify the factors that contribute to their reasons for participation. The research tool was the questionnaire which contains a list of 28 reasons for participation. The results of the present study showed that the most important reasons that motivate employees to participate in CPE programs were, “to cultivate my skills and abilities”, “to be informed about new technologies and developments in my field”, and “to be a more accomplished as a professional”. Additionally, six categories of reasons for participation reasons have emerged from the statistical analysis: Efficiency at work, Professional advancement, Enhancement/acquisition of qualifications, Network/environment, Instrumental use of education, and Escape.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Niki Liodaki, Laboratory of Pedagogical Research and Lifelong Learning, Department of Educational Science and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

    Dr. Niki Liodaki holds a BA and MA in Education from the Department of Educational Science and Early Childhood Education. Her doctoral dissertation focuses on motives and barriers to participation. Her research interests also include adult education and lifelong learning policies, transformative education planning, and evaluation of adult education programs.

  • Thanassis Karalis, Laboratory of Pedagogical Research and Lifelong Learning, Department of Educational Science and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Patras, Greece

    Thanassis Karalis is Professor of Lifelong Learning and Adult Education in the Department of Educational Science and Early Childhood Education at the University of Patras. He is Director of the Laboratory of Pedagogical Research and Lifelong Education.

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2023-09-09

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Vol. 10 No. 10 (2023)

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