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McQuillan, Mollie T.; Leininger, Jennifer – Professional Development in Education, 2021
Transgender and gender-expansive students are disproportionately at risk for a host of negative academic and health outcomes; yet, few educators receive training on gender-inclusive school practices. This descriptive study used evaluation survey data from employees (N = 1,425) across 80 schools participating in gender-inclusivity professional…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Educational Environment, Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Development
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Tran, Ly Thi; Pasura, Rinos – Professional Development in Education, 2019
Despite the rapid flow of international students to Anglo-Saxon countries, especially the US, UK, Canada and Australia, the professional development needs and practices of teachers working with international students are still under-researched. According to the OECD, around the globe, over five million students are pursuing tertiary education in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Role, Foreign Students, Faculty Development
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Chaudary, Imran Anjum – Professional Development in Education, 2011
Professional development for tertiary teachers in Pakistan is problematic. In most cases, it does not exist; and if it does, it is very brief, sporadic and traditional, and is conveyed off-site through top-down teacher training strategies. The Pakistani tertiary education sector is predominantly public in nature and consists of two main wings: the…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Foreign Countries, Teaching Skills, Educational Opportunities