Fostering Excellence of Teaching Professions: Cross-National Insights Into Teacher Engagement in Professional Development Programs

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Abstract

This research explores the factors influencing teachers' participation in professional development programs from a comparative and international education perspective. Using a dataset from the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2018, encompassing 142,872 educators across 42 countries, the study examines the relationships between teachers' length of teaching experience, self-efficacy, job satisfaction, shared responsibility, and their attendance in seminars and teacher networks for professional growth. The findings reveal intriguing variations across countries, challenging conventional assumptions. The results underscore the significance of context-specific factors in shaping teacher engagement in professional development initiatives. Policymakers and education stakeholders can leverage these insights to design targeted strategies that foster a culture of continuous learning and support educators in their pursuit of enhanced teaching practices.

Author

• Ari Kim, Pennsylvania State University