Life Long Learning means to motivate oneself, to seek an upgrade knowledge voluntarily

depending on the personal needs and professional development. In the context of the
teaching profession and professionalism, lifelong learning process is seen as a very
important element in maintaining the sustainability of educational service it can be a catalyst
for educational career and development.

Analyse the relevance of Life Long Learning in the context of supporting and ensuring
the success of the National Education Philosophy (FPK) and at the same time
strengthening the educational career.

1.0 Action Research

2.0 In Service
3.0 C

1.0 Investigate

Research is as a systematic investigation into a study of materials and sources in order to

establish facts and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. It is one
effective activity in the Lifelong Learning view that required them to develop questions based
on their curiosity about the students learning and their teaching, investigate their questions
with their students systematically documenting what happens, collect and analyse data from
their classes including their own observations and reflections as well as examine their
assumptions and beliefs before articulate their theories. Research process lead to high
thinking and analysis level to train teachers to become more sensitive and critical thinking. In
addition, the research allows them to uncover many new things that and propose more
action to the latest and appropriate. For teachers, the most appropriate type of research is
Action Research (PT). Dr. Wan Zahid as cited in (Guan, 1997), has encouraged all teachers
to conduct action research due to the introduction of PIER project (Programme for
Innovation, Excellence, and Research) by Ministry Education of Malaysia. Under this on-
going project, many funds were allocated for action research to be carried out at the school
level each year (Boey, 2010). The Ministry of Education realizes the need to develop a core
group of teachers who are innovative, creative and always care for their professional
development. Hence, more effort in the inculcation of a research culture among teachers is
vital to sustain quality professional development. To put it simply, teachers engage in action
research to learn and improve their own teaching activities. As teachers, this is imperative
because teaching is dynamic and needs constant improvement. Education must be seen as
a lifelong process and if teachers inculcate these values of lifelong education then the
teaching profession can make a quantum leap towards improvement.