scholarly journals A Study of Reflective Teaching in Professional Development of Secondary School Teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ayaz ◽  
Wazim Khan ◽  
Salman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Reflective Teaching ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Teachers Professional Development ◽  
Development Objectives

Reflective teaching (RT) has globally acknowledged its usefulness to teachers' professional development. This study investigated the consequences of RT concerning teachers' professional development. Objectives of the study were: to search the effect of RT on teachers' professional development; to investigate the extent of RT to be used by teachers; to explore the perception of teachers about RT. This study was qualitative and descriptively analyzed. Researcher used Observation and Interview for data collection. Population was 5537 whereas the Sample consisted of 200 male secondary school teachers. Results of the study were: maximally the teachers had not used the tools of RT and as a result, mostly their teaching had not affected their professional development; mostly teachers were unaware through RT but agreed about the validity of RT to be used in teaching; RT has a great extent to be used by the teachers in the process of teaching. This study endorsed the importance of RT to replace the old traditional methods of teaching through RT. Also, this study will play a dynamic role in spanning the gap between theory with practice.

scholarly journals Quality Teaching: Evaluating Teachers’ Professional Code of Conduct and Practices

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shakir ◽  
Muhammad Aslam Adeeb
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Professional Standards ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Professional Code ◽  
Punjab Province ◽  
Teachers Professional Development

The study aimed to assess teachers’ professional development and code of conduct based on national professional standards in Pakistan. The main objectives of the study were (a) to evaluate teachers’ professional development and code of conduct based on national professional standards in Pakistan (b) to categorize teachers’ professional competencies based on five levels define in rubrics and (c) to recommend appropriate professional code of conduct and professional standards for global teacher.  The population of the study was consisted of all the secondary school teachers of Punjab Province. To conduct the observational survey of this research, a sample of 453 participants from Punjab province was selected to observe the teachers in field directly. The collected data through observational check list was analyzed with the help of software SPSS by using statistical formulas of chi-square, simple mean and percentage. The analysis of various levels shows that 38.4% teachers occasionally understand how teaching practices can be innovative while only 36.2% secondary school teachers know the importance of teaching practice. It is concluded that more than half of the teachers were having poor knowledge about professional code of conduct; they did not now even the importance of teaching practice. Majority of the teachers seems incompetent in applying action research during the classroom. Study suggested that there is need to set career development direction through certificates, degrees, and career ladders, linked to compensation adequate with experience and qualifications. These achievements have to be adequately compensated financially, based on achievement and experience.

scholarly journals STRESS AND DEPRESSION AS CORRELATES OF RETIREMENT PHOBIA AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
B M Liman ◽  
H S Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Descriptive Research

The thrust of the study was to investigate stress and depression as correlates of retirement phobia among secondary school teachers in Sokoto state, Nigeria. The study employed descriptive research design, of correlational type. 260 respondents were selected using Krejcie and Morgan table from the total of 801 teachers from a total of 15 secondary schools in Sokoto state purposively selected. Three research instruments were used for data collection; Teachers Stress Scale, Perceived Teachers Depression Scale and Perceived Teachers Retirement Scale. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used for data analysis. The findings revealed that; there is significant relationship between stress and retirement phobia, depression and retirement phobia and stress and depression among secondary school teachers in Sokoto state. Recommendations forwarded includes Counselling Association should partner with Governments at all Levels to organizing programmes such as workshops, symposium and seminars; that are geared toward educating teachers on the danger of Stress and Depression on their retirement,

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.

scholarly journals School Teacher’s Perceptions about Equity Challenges and Features in Secondary School Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 63-81
Author(s):  
Tahira Roohi ◽  
Pervez Aslam Shami
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
School Education ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Elementary And Secondary Education ◽  
Secondary School Education

This study was conducted to investigate the vision and surveillance of secondary school teachers regarding features and challenges that hinder equity in secondary school education. The study aims to explore effects of two dimensions of equity i.e. fair and inclusive at secondary school education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The descriptive survey method was utilized in this study. The researcher – made instruments consisted of open-ended questions were administered to the 100 secondary school teachers of four districts i.e. Hangu, Karak, Peshawar and Haripur of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The study illustrate that the teachers preview the stipulation of fair and inclusive education system and design, resources, and curriculum are very crucial aspects that hinder the equity in secondary school education. To some extent, the features regarding secondary school teacher’s lesson planning, and students’ reward and punishment are encumbering the equity in education. Most of the teachers consider that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department (KPESE) have a chief role in the provision of an equitable secondary school education. On the basis of finding the conclusion was drawn and possible recommendations were suggested.

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