scholarly journals Continuous Professional Development of Secondary School Teachers through Peer Observation: Implications for Policy & Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-75
Author(s):  
Jan Alam ◽  
Syed Muhammad Aamir ◽  
Dr. Saqib Shahzad
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Continuous Professional Development ◽  
Peer Observation ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Policy Practice ◽  
Group Interviews

This qualitative action research study aimed to examine teachers’ perceptions about peer observation as an instrument for their Continuous Professional Development (CPD). For this purpose, the experiences of 12 purposefully selected secondary school teachers were captured through peer observation tool followed by focus group interviews to answers two research questions i.e. do teachers perceive peer observation as an effective instrument for their continuous professional development; and what are the merits and demerits in seeking sound professional development through peer observations? The conclusion reveals that peer observation was viewed by teachers as a valuable tool for their professional growth. Teachers reported that peer observation allowed them less anxiety, hesitation and pressure during teaching making the process more reliable and authentic. However, participants also reported time factor and less experience in observation on the part of teachers as obstacles to peer observation. The study includes some suggested recommendations for a more improved peer observation program.

scholarly journals The Role of Continuous Professional Development in Improving Secondary School Teachers’ Teaching and Learning Competencies to Deliver Quality Education in Ethiopia: A Case of Secondary School

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berku Wolde
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Continuous Professional Development ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Learning Competencies

The main purpose of this study was to understand the role of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in improving secondary school teachers’ teaching and learning competencies at Basso Preparatory and Secondary School (BPSS). In so doing, single case study design was employed, and the participants of the study were teachers, principals, supervisor and CPD coordinator of the school and experts at district and Zonal levels, and the data sources were CPD framework and toolkit, portfolio module, teachers’ CPD plans and portfolios. The data collection methods were questionnaire, interview and document analysis, and the data collected were analysed. The result depicted that CPD has improved the teaching competencies of some teachers whereas there are some teachers who have problems in their teaching methods, assessment and evaluation, and subject area knowledge. Besides, the findings from the document analysis disclosed that there are also gaps in the framework and toolkit not to including all the expected teaching and learning competencies in line with the current literature. The portfolio module was not also well conceptualized. This implies that CPD is not playing its best role to developing teachers’ teaching and learning competencies as a whole to deliver quality education at BPSS, and implications for the stakeholders at different levels were forwarded.

scholarly journals A FIELD STUDY OF THE TRANSACTIONAL MODALITIES OF THE IN-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS UNDER RMSA IN MIZORAM

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Zairemmawia Renthlei ◽  
Prof. L N Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Teachers Training ◽  
District Offices

The professional development of teachers is an important aspect of education and the main avenue for the professional development of secondary school teachers is the in-service training programmes organised by the district education offices. This study is an attempt to study the transactional modalities i.e. the manner in which the training programmes are organised by the various district education offices. Training Centres in all eight districts of Mizoram were visited and administrative staff from all the district offices were interviewed. Findings were tabulated and recommendations made for improvement. KEYWORDS: In-service Training Programme, Secondary School Teachers, Training Centres, Transactional Modalities, Challenges, Thrust Areas, Recommendations.

VERBAL JUSTIFICATION—IS IT A PROOF? SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1071-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Tabach ◽  
Ruthi Barkai ◽  
Pessia Tsamir ◽  
Dina Tirosh ◽  
Tommy Dreyfus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions
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