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Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 2025, Vol. 14(1) 31-50
Professional Development in Education
pp. 31 - 50
Publish Date: June 30, 2025 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
This qualitative study examined professional development in education, its effectiveness, and the role of administration in professional development, and provided recommendations for improvement. This topic is critical because the literature suggests that professional development is a challenge for education stakeholders both locally and nationally. Teachers have criticized traditional forms of professional development as irrelevant and unhelpful for authentic learning and development. The literature review also suggests differing views on the effectiveness of professional development. Research shows that professional development can either significantly help teachers and positively impact their students' learning or be ineffective in promoting learning. This study surveyed teachers from one district in central Illinois, and participants were selected from various subjects and experience levels. This study concluded that teachers have negative perceptions of professional development, the role that administration plays in planning and implementing professional development, and its impact on and relation to teacher retention. This research aimed to assist teachers, administrators, superintendents, and professional development practitioners in creating, receiving, and delivering effective and beneficial professional development.
Keywords: Professional Development, Types of Professional Development, Effectiveness of Professional Development
APA 7th edition
Burge, K., Albataineh, M., & Al-Bataineh, A. (2025). Professional Development in Education. Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 14(1), 31-50.
Harvard
Burge, K., Albataineh, M. and Al-Bataineh, A. (2025). Professional Development in Education. Turkish Journal of Teacher Education, 14(1), pp. 31-50.
Chicago 16th edition
Burge, Kyline, Mohammad Albataineh and Adel Al-Bataineh (2025). "Professional Development in Education". Turkish Journal of Teacher Education 14 (1):31-50.
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