Attaining professional goals using the expertise of colleagues

This study examines one method of providing professional development, which addresses the individual needs of experienced successful classroom teachers. It is a qualitative investigation into how teachers attain their professional goals using the expertise of their colleagues through a collaborative and collegial process Data were collected from regular meetings by the participants and their personal journal entries related to the project The data were then compiled in a context chart and a descriptive matrix, to enable case studies to be compiled. The findings contribute to enhanced understanding of how professional development may be provided to experienced classroom teachers.

Grantor dc:publisher

Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia

Year dc:date

1999

Author dc:creator

• Pashley, Esme

• Teachers
• In-Service training
• Western Australia.
• Teacher Education and Professional Development

Repository record dc:identifier

https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1255

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ro.ecu.edu.au:theses-2256