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Killion, Joellen – Journal of Staff Development, 2015
In this study of 16 teachers in two primary schools in the Netherlands, researchers built on findings from previous studies to demonstrate that a thoughtfully designed professional development program can be "effective and sustainable, if certain conditions are met" (p. 772) in changing teachers' knowledge, beliefs, perceived problems,…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Behavior, Active Learning
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Voerman, Lia; Meijer, Paulien C.; Korthagen, Fred; Simons, Robert Jan – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2015
This study describes an evaluation of a theory-based trajectory for professional development called FeTiP (Feedback-Theory into Practice) that aims to have an observable effect on teacher classroom behavior. FeTiP is a multicomponent trajectory for professional development and combines several types of interventions. Its goal is to help teachers…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Faculty Development, Theory Practice Relationship, Teacher Behavior
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Dennis, Lindsay; Horn, Eva – Early Child Development and Care, 2014
Early literacy skill development at the preschool level is critical for later success in learning to read and other reading-related activities. Professional development (PD), specifically coaching via performance feedback delivered through email, may provide a viable alternative to other types of trainings (e.g. workshops) that are often…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Faculty Development, Teacher Behavior, Story Reading