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Title: The Value of Continuous Professional Development: Teachers' Perceptions
Language: English
Authors: Lessing, Ansie, de Witt, Marike
Source: South African Journal of Education. 2007 27(1):53-67.
Availability: Education Association of South Africa. University of Pretoria, Centre for the Study of Resilience, Level 3, Groenkloof Student Centre, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, George Storrar Road and Lleyds Street, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. Tel: +27-12-420-5798; Fax: +27-12-420-5511; Web site: http://www.sajournalofeducation.co.za/index.php/saje/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Professional Continuing Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Teacher Workshops, Faculty Development, Questionnaires, Inservice Teacher Education, Learning Problems, Educational Principles, Educational Practices, Educational Needs, Time Management, Learning Experience, Relevance (Education), Teacher Improvement, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis
Geographic Terms: South Africa
ISSN: 0256-0100
Abstract: The central argument is that in the presentation of workshops for teachers, presenters should focus on the principles underlying continuous professional development (CPD), since teachers are likely to be more willing to attend workshops if they are worth the time spent and the sacrifices made. In a workshop, on supporting learners with learning difficulties, such principles were therefore applied. A hands-on presentation was used to ensure that the teachers fully understood the use of the suggested teaching methods. The teachers were then asked to complete a questionnaire to determine their perceptions of how they had experienced the workshop. The questionnaire focused on the various CPD principles applied in the workshop, as well as the personal value and expected effect of the workshop on their teaching approach. In general, the teachers reported that regardless of their teaching position, qualifications, gender, or age they had experienced the CPD workshop positively.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 22
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1150223
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