Teacher Professional Development and Classroom Effectiveness
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https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.477.2583-2093Keywords:
Teacher professional development; classroom effectiveness; teaching practices; instructional strategies; teacher educationAbstract
Teacher Professional Development (TPD) is very important for making classrooms more successful and helping students learn better. Teachers are required to keep up with new information about how to educate, how to manage a classroom, and how to teach in general in a time of rapid change in education. This study investigates the correlation between teacher professional development and classroom efficacy, emphasizing the impact of organized training programs, workshops, and ongoing learning initiatives on pedagogical practices and classroom performance. A quantitative, descriptive-correlational study approach was utilized, comprising a sample of 360 secondary school teachers from both public and private institutions. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire assessing aspects of professional development such as pedagogical knowledge, instructional strategies, assessment practices, and classroom management and measures of classroom effectiveness, including student engagement, instructional clarity, and learning support. SPSS was used to do correlation analysis, regression analysis, and descriptive statistics. The results show that teachers who regularly take part in professional development programs are much more effective in the classroom. There was a strong positive link between teacher professional development and classroom effectiveness. Professional development was found to be a good predictor of effective classroom practices. The study emphasizes the significance of ongoing, needs-oriented professional development programs in promoting effective teaching and enhancing educational quality. The results have significant ramifications for policymakers, school administrators, and teacher educators, underscoring the necessity for continuous investment in teacher professional development to improve classroom efficacy and student outcomes.
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