scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceptions of the Impact of Continuing Professional Development on Promoting Quality Teaching and Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Ravhuhali
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Quality Teaching ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Death by PowerPoint: alternatives for life

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 420-427
Author(s):  
Richard M. Duffy ◽  
Marian Henry
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
The Impact

SummaryThe use of PowerPoint has become nearly ubiquitous in medical education and continuing professional development; however, many alternatives are emerging that can be used in its place. These may confer some advantages, but they also have potential drawbacks. It is helpful that educators are aware of these new presentation options and their pros and cons, including any financial implications and issues of data protection. This article considers the role of technology in teaching and learning, identifying underlying assumptions that are often made. It identifies and appraises technology that can be used with or instead of PowerPoint to best facilitate deep learning. The potential pedagogical benefits and practical limitations of these technologies are considered, and strategies are highlighted to maximise the impact of PowerPoint where it is the software of choice.

scholarly journals Support for teachers in challenging situations as a factor of change: reflections from a continuing professional development programme in Guinea-Bissau

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Da Silva ◽  
Joana Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Guinea Bissau ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
The Impact

This article focuses on the experience of a bilateral educational aid project concerning a continuing professional development (CPD) programme for teachers with specific reference to Guinea-Bissau. The author was keen to understand how teachers and school principals perceived the impact of this CPD programme on the quality of teaching and learning. In this qualitative study data from teachers and school principals were collected by means of interviews, focus groups, field notes and documental analysis. The article argues that the programme improved the language skills of the teachers and impacted positively on scientific, pedagogical and didactic content.

scholarly journals CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) PROVISION FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN SAUDI ARABIA: PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF CPD PROVIDERS

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Saed A. Sabah ◽  
Merfat Fayez ◽  
Saeed M. Alshamrani ◽  
Nasser Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Single Shot ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Government Reforms ◽  
The Impact

This study examines the perspectives of science and mathematics Continuing Professional Development (CPD) providers regarding the nature and status of CPD provision in Saudi Arabia. It was carried out during a time when current government reforms in Saudi Arabia have placed the teaching and learning of math and science in the schools at the core of its agenda. To achieve the study results, an open-ended questionnaire was developed and used in the data collection process. Twenty science and mathematics CPD providers completed the questionnaire. Data were analyzed inductively using thematic analysis. Three themes were elicited from the study analysis: CPD planning and delivery, assessing the impact of CPD, and views of effective CPD. The article concludes that the dominant model of CPD in Saudi Arabia is based on traditional notions that are focused on a single shot design (such as training courses and workshops). The study suggests increasing the scope of CPD efforts in Saudi Arabia to allow for other forms of CPD opportunities and that science and mathematics Saudi CPD providers require support and fine tune training in order to assure the success of the CPD efforts. Keywords: continuing professional development, providers’ perception, Saudi Arabia, science and mathematics education.

Workplace learning for pre – service teachers’ practice and quality teaching and learning in technical vocational education and training: key to professional development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Chinyere Ogbuanya ◽  
Taiwo Olabanji Shodipe
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Quality Teaching ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technical Vocational Education ◽  
And Training

Purpose With critical reviews of previous studies in workplace learning, this paper aims to investigate workplace learning for pre-service teachers’ practice and quality teaching and learning in technical vocational education and training: key to professional development. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted multistage sampling technique to select sample for the study. Empirical analysis was adopted to analyse the data collected from technical vocational education and training pre-service teachers. Findings The result of the study revealed that the constructs of social learning theory had a stronger linkage with the constructive teaching than traditional management. Originality/value This study emphasizes the need to adequately train pre-service teachers on instructional delivery processes, building strong relationship with learners and build the ability to organize and execute necessary actions required to successfully carry out a specific educational task in a particular context.

Professional Development In Kosovo – Research Of Training Programs And Tests

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekim Samadraxha ◽  
Veton Alihajdari ◽  
Besim Mustafa ◽  
Ramë Likaj
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Career Structure ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
And Training

Vocational Education Teachers are one of the main important assets for workforce development. This study of the workforce of VET teachers in selected partner countries has two main goals. The aim of this research is to evaluate the level of teacher’s development and training programs and test as well, to inform national policymakers about the situation and the needs of the VET teachers and, secondly, to help monitoring the implementation and the change of the teacher professional development. The methodology to be used is based on qualitative research methods, including interviews und surveys. A major focus of the survey is to enable policy makers to understand what is required to bring along improvements in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) quality, effectiveness and responsiveness, as well as factors affecting teacher effectiveness in general, such as their motivation and career structure. Professional development for teachers and trainers is widely recognized as a vital tool for the educational reform (Bicaj, 2013). Research shows that the professional development can enduring improve the quality of teaching and learning, enhancing the effectiveness of education and training and providing added value to students, teachers and employers. There is no doubt about the importance of the Continuing Professional Development of VET teachers. Kosovo has for many years developed extensive policies to address this issue, and currently these policies are being implemented.

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