scholarly journals Investigation of Saudi Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching and Learning after a 12-month Professional Development Programme in Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 15-44
Author(s):  
Gosia Klatt ◽  
◽  
Amy Berry ◽  
Anne Suryani ◽  
Veronica Volkoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Professional Development Programme ◽  
Perceptions Of Teaching

This study investigates the perceptions of teaching and learning of teachers from Saudi Arabia who participated in a 12-month professional development programme based in Australia. Considering the design of the programme and the vast differences between the education systems and cultures of the two countries, this study examines Saudi teachers’ classroom practices and challenges while teaching at schools in their home country, and whether their perceptions of teaching practice changed during and after participating in the professional development programme in Australia. Factors that might have influenced the changes to and nature of their teaching aspirations and plans for their students and schools in Saudi Arabia are also discussed.

scholarly journals Professional Development for Ethical Teaching

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roseanna Bourke ◽  
John O'Neill
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Good Teaching ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Professional Development Programme ◽  
Good Teaching Practice

The routine dilemmas faced by teachers sometimes provoke heated reactions from colleagues, government and sections of wider civil society as to their practical resolution. Everyday tensions of teaching can produce polarised views about the ethics of decisions and actions that are taken in workplace contexts. How do teachers reach solutions and determine their own “right” or “best” answers to these dilemmas? Using the case of a professional development programme to raise awareness of the New Zealand Teachers Council Code of Ethics for Registered Teachers, this article illustrates how working through a range of carefully constructed, authentic, polarising real-life scenarios allows teachers to safely learn to challenge their assumptions, values and beliefs rationally. The learning process also helps teachers to articulate their tacit theories of “good” teaching practice (including curriculum and assessment), and permits them to justify their decisions and actions based on sound reasoning according to shared ethical principles and commitments.

Impact of a Professional Development Programme on Trainee Teachers' Beliefs and Teaching Practices

2016 ◽  
pp. 176-194
Author(s):  
Yasemin Kırkgöz
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Collaborative Action Research ◽  
Trainee Teachers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Professional Development Programme ◽  
Mathematic Education

This study emerged from the concerns experienced by the last-year English language trainee teachers during their school practicum. An increasing number of trainees complained that their existing beliefs conflicted, in many ways, with the school-based mentor's teaching practice. A collaborative action research (CAR) professional development programme (PDP) was established to help prospective teachers resolve many of the dilemmas and improve their classroom practices in a 10-week practicum course. It was found that CAR has a powerful impact upon teacher candidates as it solves many of the dilemmas and concerns. Belief changes of one trainee teacher are presented as an exemplary case. While such findings can improve our understandings of pre-service teachers' cognitive learning and problem solving skills at the practicum site, they also generate useful insights into designing a PDP to promote trainee teachers' school-based professional development in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematic) education.

Impact of a Professional Development Programme on Trainee Teachers' Beliefs and Teaching Practices

2016 ◽  
pp. 1482-1500
Author(s):  
Yasemin Kırkgöz
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Collaborative Action Research ◽  
Trainee Teachers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Professional Development Programme ◽  
Mathematic Education

This study emerged from the concerns experienced by the last-year English language trainee teachers during their school practicum. An increasing number of trainees complained that their existing beliefs conflicted, in many ways, with the school-based mentor's teaching practice. A collaborative action research (CAR) professional development programme (PDP) was established to help prospective teachers resolve many of the dilemmas and improve their classroom practices in a 10-week practicum course. It was found that CAR has a powerful impact upon teacher candidates as it solves many of the dilemmas and concerns. Belief changes of one trainee teacher are presented as an exemplary case. While such findings can improve our understandings of pre-service teachers' cognitive learning and problem solving skills at the practicum site, they also generate useful insights into designing a PDP to promote trainee teachers' school-based professional development in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematic) education.

scholarly journals Teacher Professional Development and Geography Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices for Climate Change Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muofhe Thenga ◽  
Paul Goldschagg ◽  
Rene Ferguson ◽  
Caleb Mandikonza
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Climate Change Education ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Professional Development Programme

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) was added to the South African Geography school curriculum when the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) was implemented from 2012. Many in-service teachers who qualified prior to 2014 did not cover this concept during their initial teacher education qualification because it was not part of the curriculum at that time. To address this deficiency, a teacher professional development (TPD) module was developed by the Fundisa for Change programme and offered to a selection of in-service high school Geography teachers. Transformative learning theory helped to understand the pedagogical practices used by teachers after attending the Fundisa for Change teacher professional development programme, in particular the use of a learner-centred approach. Using a small-scale, qualitative and interpretive case study method, the influence of this short TPD course on the teaching of climate change in the Geography CAPS curriculum on teachers’ pedagogical practices was investigated. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis and lesson observations. Data were analysed using both inductive thematic and deductive analysis. Findings from this small sample of five teachers and their practices suggest that despite attending the programme, most of the participating teachers did not sufficientlyintegrate climate change education in their Geography classroom practices. The majority of the research participants did not implement the learner-centred teaching methods covered in the course. It is therefore recommended that a teacher professional development programme should be incorporated into longer-term and preferably ongoing professional development programmes so as to adequately foster climate change education in classroom practices. Keywords: Geography, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), climate change education, teacher professional development, learner-centred pedagogies 

scholarly journals Developing inquiry-based teaching and learning in Family Maths programme facilitators

Pythagoras ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 0 (66) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pam Austin ◽  
Paul Webb
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
South African ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Transformative Education ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Nelson Mandela ◽  
Professional Development Programme

The inquiry-based Family Maths professional development programme, offered by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, attempts not only to support the transformative education practices targeted by the South African National Department of Education, but also to extend them beyond the school walls to the community at large. This study investigates the extent to which this programme develops facilitators’ ability to implement inquiry-based learning. The research undertaken uses both qualitative and quantitative methods in an empirical study of 39 facilitators. The facilitators’ inquiry beliefs and ability to implement inquiry learning was measured by means of questionnaires, observation schedules and interviews. Data generated by the study reveal that both the facilitators’ understanding and practice of inquiry improved as they progressed through the novice, intermediate and veteran categories of the Family Maths professional development programme.

Impact of a Professional Development Programme on Trainee Teachers' Beliefs and Teaching Practices

2016 ◽  
pp. 1484-1500
Author(s):  
Yasemin Kırkgöz
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Collaborative Action Research ◽  
Trainee Teachers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Professional Development Programme ◽  
Mathematic Education

This study emerged from the concerns experienced by the last-year English language trainee teachers during their school practicum. An increasing number of trainees complained that their existing beliefs conflicted, in many ways, with the school-based mentor's teaching practice. A collaborative action research (CAR) professional development programme (PDP) was established to help prospective teachers resolve many of the dilemmas and improve their classroom practices in a 10-week practicum course. It was found that CAR has a powerful impact upon teacher candidates as it solves many of the dilemmas and concerns. Belief changes of one trainee teacher are presented as an exemplary case. While such findings can improve our understandings of pre-service teachers' cognitive learning and problem solving skills at the practicum site, they also generate useful insights into designing a PDP to promote trainee teachers' school-based professional development in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematic) education.

Professional Development Programme in the Use of Educational Technology to Implement Technology-Enhanced Courses Successfully

2010 ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Sibongile Simelane
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
Professional Development Programme

Universities globally have realised that they need to educate instructors, lecturers and teachers in how to integrate technology into education. Some higher education institutions have already introduced professional development programmes in educational technology to ensure that technology will be effectively utilised, which in turn will enhance the quality of their educational practices. In this chapter, a case study of the implementation component of the e-TUTO programme will be discussed in depth with the findings from the participants who participated in the programme during June 2005 to June 2006. An overview of professional development programme in the use of educational technology to assist lecturers to implement technology-enhanced courses successfully is presented, as well as an overly demanding e-TUTO programme, which might hinder the successful implementation of a technology-enhanced course. The professional development programme should empower faculty members to utilise and integrate technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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