Given the consensus on the importance of teacher reflection and the paucity of research on affective motivational challenges and outcomes of in-service teacher reflection, this study examined the hypothesis that support of in-service teachers' basic psychological needs (for relatedness, competence, and autonomy) in collaborative reflection…

Trauma-informed approaches are increasingly being integrated within early care and education (ECE) settings due to the plethora of research linking adversity and trauma in early childhood (e.g., maltreatment, violence, and racial discrimination) to children's social-emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being. However, despite widespread use of…

A collaborative effort by policymakers and researchers designed an experiential learning program to empower preuniversity chemistry teachers to integrate Sustainability and Green Chemistry principles into their curricula using case-based learning (CBL) strategies. Eighteen teachers from 17 schools participated in a workshop and a site visit to…

Increasing career satisfaction is crucial to retaining highly qualified teachers, as perceived self-efficacy is positively correlated with job satisfaction. With this in mind, understanding the needs of career phases is important for professional development. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between teaching experience…

Teacher leadership (TL) is recognized as vital to creating effective schools with demonstrated benefits to principals, teachers, and students. Teacher leadership is defined in this study as teachers leading from within and beyond the classroom in both formal and informal capacities. TL can take the form of a variety of behaviours such as…

Given the complex nature of teachers' professional development (PD) processes, it is crucial to examine how various factors surrounding teachers are associated with the evaluation of their PD experience. By applying a machine-learning technique, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), we were able to include numerous factors in an…

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the implemented Teacher Development Program (TDP), encompassing these modern approaches, in short-term (after 1 month) and more long-term perspectives (after 1 year). Data on the perceived effectiveness of TDP were collected through a survey. The participants included higher education instructors who…

Teacher empowerment is characterized as teachers' individual and professional development, supporting them, providing them with comfortable working conditions and materials, and fostering constructive communication. The study sought to understand how principals approach teacher empowerment and what constitutes optimum teacher empowerment. The…

This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on novice teachers, drawing from the metadata of 1032 publications indexed in the Scopus database. It explores publication trends, key contributors and prevailing research themes from 1945 to 2024, offering insights to inform and enhance support systems for novice teachers. Data…

The Reimagining Assessment Practicum (RAP) at Northwestern University exemplifies the importance of cross-functional collaboration, iterative design, and robust feedback processes in faculty development initiatives. RAP, a flexible, three-week series with both synchronous and asynchronous components, was created to enhance teaching and learning…

Since its inclusion in the Hong Kong school curriculum in 2003, Cantonese opera has remained underrepresented in music education, mainly due to insufficient teacher training. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an in-service professional development programme to equip music educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach Cantonese…

Undergraduate students in science classes are more engaged and demonstrate increased performance when instructional methods include authentic science practices and active learning strategies. Non-majors students (i.e., those enrolled in science classes to fulfill a degree requirement) typically receive instruction that is more lecture-based and…

Teachers' continuous professional development in the digital technology field is crucial, and different professional development programs are composed to meet this need. This paper gives an overview of one such program, named "Digital Accelerator", created in Estonia, and assesses whether it is effective in promoting teachers' use of…

The question of addressing the diversity of students is one of the most pressing challenges for teachers. Practicing mindfulness can serve as a valuable support mechanism for teachers navigating situations that challenge diversity awareness. In this study, we test the indirect effect of mindfulness in teaching on the relationship between…

This qualitative study identifies impacts a community of practice program had on faculty participants leading study abroad learning experiences. Through qualitative analysis of learning artifacts and interviews, researchers found a professional development program focused on cultural competence and high-impact practices (HIPs) frameworks led…