Secondary School Teachers' Opinions About In-Service Teacher Training: A Focus Group Interview Study

The aim of this study is to determine the secondary school teachers' opinions about in-service teacher training programs in Turkish Educational System. In order to provide in-depth information about teachers' opinions, the focus group interview method was used in this research. The partici...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2012, Vol.46, p.3502-3506
Main Authors: Bozkurt, Esra, Kavak, Nusret, Yamak, Havva, Bilici, Sedef Canbazoğlu, Darici, Ozlem, Ozkaya, Yildirim
Format: Article
Language:English
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In-service teacher training
professional development
secondary school teachers
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Summary:The aim of this study is to determine the secondary school teachers' opinions about in-service teacher training programs in Turkish Educational System. In order to provide in-depth information about teachers' opinions, the focus group interview method was used in this research. The participants of this study are nine secondary school teachers. The findings revealed that teachers strongly desire to receive trainings on curriculum, scientific developments in their own fields, drama and theater. Teachers suggest that a needs analysis should be conducted in order to inform for planning of trainings.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.093