scholarly journals Teacher Professional Development in Research Skill of Teacher in Non-Formal Education Center, Lampang, Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Pongwat Fongkanta ◽  
Fisik Sean Buakanok ◽  
Ammaret Netasit ◽  
Suwannee Kruaphung
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Posttest Score ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Pairwise Comparisons ◽  
Pretest Score ◽  
Research Skill ◽  
Skill Scores ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Research Questions

The educational policy will be developing strong human competency in which teachers’ research skill was one of most competency standards. This study introduces teachers’ research skill development through the Wlodkowski’s motivational approach and coaching and to study the teachers’ attitude toward action research. This study also examines the struggles and problem of doing action research. Participants included 12 teachers who are in the non-formal education center, Lampang, Thailand. The Wlodkowski’s motivational approach and coaching were used to develop teachers’ research skill. Data was collected by using the research skill inventory (RSI) and the research attitude toward inventory (RATI) which struggle and problems of doing action research questions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze teachers’ research skill and teachers’ attitude toward. Friedman test and Wilcoxon test were conducted to evaluate median differences among the reseach skills and created pairwise comparisons. Content analysis was used to analyze the struggles and problem of doing action research. Results revealed that in-service teachers’ research skills increased in all domains. Teachers’ research skill scores after received treatment were significantly greater than the teachers’ research skill scores before received treatment, z = -3.07, p = .002. The posttest score of teachers’ attitudes toward was significantly greater than pretest score, z = -3.08, p = .001. Teachers struggled with how to conduct research and who could help them.

scholarly journals Action Research in Vietnamese Schools as a Tool for Teacher Professional Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Nguyen Hoang Doan Huy ◽  
Nguyen Ngoc Quynh Anh ◽  
Bui Thanh Dieu
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Research Skill ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Relative Status ◽  
And Training

Educational research skill which is considered as a component of professional development competence of Vietnamese teachers, is an indicator of the Vietnamese teacher professional competences standards approved by the Ministry of Education and Training. Many activities have been organizing to enhance the teacher research skills in Vietnamese schools. The article deals with the possibilities of the incorporation of action research – a form of educational research – into teacher professional development; shows a relative status of Vietnamese teachers’ competence on action research; and thus, proposes some orientations on promoting teacher professional development through developing action research skills in Vietnamese schools.

scholarly journals Researching Classroom-Based Assessment for Formative Purposes

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-168
Author(s):  
Peter Yongqi Gu ◽  
Guoxing Yu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Education ◽  
Teacher Researchers ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Viable Model ◽  
Assessment Research

Abstract This article aims to help teacher-researchers engage in empirical research on classroom-based assessment for formative purposes. We will first introduce the key features of classroom-based formative assessment (CBFA), and analyze the research questions asked in round-one projects funded by the Fund for Assessment Research (FAR) in Foreign Language Education in China. Next, we will illustrate how some research questions can be answered by analyzing a video-taped lesson from a round-one FAR project. We conclude by calling for more teacher-led research and argue that research on CBFA by teachers will not only produce valid interpretations and applicable findings, but also constitute a viable model for teacher professional development.

Leadership Skills Training for Teachers as Leaders: The Research Report on the Erasmus+ CBHE Project. Development of Skills and Teachers Training for Leadership/DeSTT

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (61) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gainiya Tazhina ◽  
Alessandro Figus ◽  
Ramón Bouzas-Lorenzo ◽  
Diana Spulber
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Project Proposal ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Teachers Training ◽  
And Training

The DeSTT concept of teacher training for leadership examines the importance of non-formal education, i.e., training for teachers. The monitoring study revealed the urgent needs of Kazakhstani teachers in training their leadership skills. The paper analyzes two sets of research questions (each consists of 6 sub-questions), which we defined as follows: 1) What are the challenges of teacher training/upskilling for leadership and their involvement in the local community? This group of questions was studied at the stage of preparing the project proposal. 2) What are the impacts of DeSTT training on teachers' leadership skills and experiences? This group of questions was studied during the 2nd year of the project lifetime. The purpose of this paper is to indicate the findings and implementation of the concept of preparing teachers for leadership from the project proposal launch to the execution of pilot trainings. Research methods employed in the study are interviews of universities specialists and analyzes of the State data/reports for the project proposal. Observations of training participants and post-training interviews were used to study the 2nd group of research questions. The findings of the study confirm the data obtained in both groups of interviews and observations. Participants were enthusiastic and interested in the pieces of training, aware and confident of the need to continue learning, share experiences, and develop leadership skills achieved in DeSTT training. The reflection on the central terms of leadership and training has proved to be crucial for teachers. Further research is to survey the implications of the DeSTT project for all its consumers. The dissemination and sustainability perspective of the project is to collaborate with the National Center ORLEU for training leadership skills to the instructors from 17 regional branches who, in turn, will train teachers for leadership. The authors acknowledge the Erasmus Plus CBHE for funding the DeSTT project.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BOARDING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: AN APPROACH OF PROCESS EVALUATION

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Friyatmi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
State University ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Research Questions

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of the boarding Teacher Professional Development Program (PPG SM-3T) in State University of Padang (SUP). This research was an evaluation study using a part of the CIPP model, namely the process evaluation. The research questions for this study were 1) how is the effectiveness of the implementation of PPG SM-3T boarding program? 2) what are the weaknesses in implementing the PPG SM-3T boarding program in SUP? Data in this study were collecting using questionnaires and interview techniques. Informants of this study were the participants of the PPG SM-3T PSU and managers program. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistic techniques. The results of this study revealed that all over management of program implementation was considered less effective by the participants. The weaknesses of the program implementation are as follows. 1) The boarding education programs was less-organized, causing some programs were not function properly and often the schedule were not followed strictly; (2) Lack of coordination between the management and weakness supervision/controlling manager on the boarding activities resulted in less well executed program. (3) Meals service agent were less professional, resulting in the low quality and less variation food being served to the participants.

scholarly journals Researching Classroom-Based Assessment for Formative Purposes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongqi Gu ◽  
Guoxing Yu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Education ◽  
Teacher Researchers ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Viable Model ◽  
Assessment Research

This article aims to help teacher-researchers engage in empirical research on classroom-based assessment for formative purposes. We will first introduce the key features of classroom-based formative assessment (CBFA), and analyze the research questions asked in round-one projects funded by the Fund for Assessment Research (FAR) in Foreign Language Education in China. Next, we will illustrate how some research questions can be answered by analyzing a video-taped lesson from a round-one FAR project. We conclude by calling for more teacher-led research and argue that research on CBFA by teachers will not only produce valid interpretations and applicable findings, but also constitute a viable model for teacher professional development.

scholarly journals Design principles as a bridge between contexts: From innovation in the science museum to transformation in formal education

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon N. Leonard ◽  
Robert N. Fitzgerald ◽  
Stuart Kohlhagen ◽  
Mark W. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Science Museum ◽  
Science Museums ◽  
Discussion Article ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Bridge Building ◽  
Evidence Of Impact

This paper responds to Euler's consideration of the use of design principles to bridge between knowledge production and practice design in the first issue of this journal; and particularly to the question he left open on how design principles should be formulated more concretely. It does so by extending the discussion of the use of Sandoval's approach of 'conjecture mapping'. In this discussion article, we reflect upon our own efforts at a related form of 'bridge building', specifically on work to span the gap in practice designs between the contexts of science museums and more formal education settings. Museums offer opportunities for educational innovation. The evidence of impact of such innovation on the more formal le- arning environments, however, has been limited. Teachers in formal settings, it appears, tend to adopt individual exemplar activities, but do not transfer the innovative approaches to their wider practice. The ambition of the project we examine here was to design teacher professional learning activities that allow participants to move beyond a focus on the specifications of a specific innovation and instead appreciate - to make concrete - the design principles in use. We will argue that conjecture mapping has been useful making design principles concrete but, in doing so, will point to the need for further research 

Trans-Disciplinary Approaches to Action Research for e-Schools, Community Engagement, and ICT4D

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilani Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

This chapter will highlight how practitioners use trans-disciplinary approaches to conduct Action Research (AR) in the context of e-schools, Community Engagement (CE) and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D). The objectives provide details on how: AR is used to align e-education with life-enhancing values and in situations dealing with partnerships towards CE and/or ICT4D matters at local, national and international levels; to promote e-learning and development among those previously excluded from formal education; AR is contributing to transformation and equity in the context of e-schools, CE and ICT4D; AR CE is contributing to improving the quality of life for all; changes and/or growth in the way in which AR is utilized and interpreted can be explored when such questions are raised; AR can stay relevant in light of the ever-increasing speed of change in terms of technological innovations; and examples of ground-breaking AR work can thus be achieved.

scholarly journals Teacher Professional Development: EFL Teachers’ Experiences in the Republic of Benin

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Juvenale Patinvoh Agbayahoun
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Republic Of Benin ◽  
The Republic

<p>Using a survey, this study examines EFL teachers’ views on professional development, the models of teacher development they are familiar with, and their experiences in the area. The study also inquires into the teachers’ knowledge and opinions about inquiry-based teaching. The results indicate that though the EFL teachers often have the opportunity to participate in teacher development activities, these activities do not enable them to develop the skill of reflection and action on practice as they are patterned on top-down models of teacher development and happen in a one-shot workshop-style. Other teacher development activities such as action-research, reading research findings in the field, peer observation, mentoring, or teacher networking are unfamiliar to them. While the participant EFL teachers acknowledged that the top-down teacher development activities give them exposure to informative input, they also reported that such activities, paradoxically, have little impact on their teaching and students’ learning. Most of them acknowledged having very little knowledge of teacher development activities that involve self-intiative and autonomy, and they expressed interest in learning about and trying action-research in their classrooms.</p>

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