Characteristics of Effective Teacher Professional Development Programs

ELMAS R., ADIGÜZEL ULUTAŞ M., YILMAZ M.

Project-Based Education and Other Activating Strategies in Science Education (PBE), Prague, Çek Cumhuriyeti, 2 - 03 Kasım 2023, ss.110-116 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Prague
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Çek Cumhuriyeti
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.110-116
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study elucidates the preferences of 151 science teachers in Turkish Public Schools regarding teacher training programs. Through a survey, the researchers found a strong inclination for shorter, face-to-face, or hybrid sessions over online formats. Teachers preferred training programs focusing on 21st-century skills, laboratory experiments, and real-life problems with an interdisciplinary approach. While overall satisfaction was high, some teachers noted concerns about specific programs being too theoretical. This research underscores the importance of tailoring training programs to meet teachers' preferences for effective professional development.